These responses were taken from participant evaluations.

What was your most valuable insight from this session?

• There are many ways to listen—and many opportunities.
• We are all connected regardless of our belief systems.
• Listening with the intention of love allows God�s spirit to work within us.
• Being able to stop, think about what you are being asked.
• The value of listening as it opens the door to creative thoughts.
• There does not always need to be an answer.
• What I hear is more important than what I say.
• How valuable people are when I listen.
• How quickly people can become close when all are listening.
• Listening closely and fully allows others to be who they really are.
• The importance of being intentional about creating time and space for silence in my life.
• Thank you for your loving presence and the healing gift of your work.

How do you see yourself applying these principles
in your life and work?

• I can visualize using it in my school and to open better dialogue with my own children.
• Teaching teachers.
• Being fully present when I ask questions of my team at work.
• Centering myself more, slowing down more.
• Being more consistent with my meditation practice.
• With family members, close friends and myself for starters.
• Listening to school staff.
• With my patients.
• Leading small groups.
• With my co-workers.
• Practicing the exercises.
• Listening to understand.
• I can�t always �fix� the situation but I can listen.
• Asking myself–what wants to be said next–before speaking.

Additional comments

• I appreciated the exercises to practice the principles and the time you allowed for group feedback.
• Thank you for the gifts of your insight.
• I�ve been positively impacted by this workshop.
• It was a relaxing day of sharing and learning.
• This should be part of orientation on the job.
• I never had this kind of workshop. I needed this class. It was wonderful and I learned a lot.
• All healthcare professionals should include the art of listening in their classes.
• I really appreciated the spiritual basis of this workshop. I am so pleasantly surprised that it was so much more than just the communication skills I�ve learned in the past. It�s much deeper and far reaching for me.
• Thank you for this session of peace, calm and connection.
• Beautiful simple truth.
• Very informative and relaxing.
• This workshop was exceptional because it brought us together as community. The presentation was consciously egalitarian rather than hierarchical.
• When I saw the circle with the candle I knew this would be different. Thank you. The experience was Spirit-filled.
• Thank you for your caring and gentle leadership.

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