How can you show someone you are actively listening?

Jul 17, 2019 ... Oren Jay Sofer speaks at the Insight Meditation Center of Washington. This talk is shared freely. To donate to support Oren's work, ... Jun 19, 2009 ... Trust people to mean what they say. In turn, you have to mean what you say. That involves more than just expressing the things you secretly hope people will do. When we are clear and respectful, when we ask for what we need and check for understanding to ensure we have been heard, we are being kind. Apr 15, 2013 ... The album is a wonderful juxtaposition of heartache and pure bliss. Are you more likely to dance out your feelings than cry into your pillow at night? We do not say what we mean when we say what we say. Even yes and no quite often do not mean affirmation or negation, but rather suggest routes of negotiation. Jul 26, 2016 ... If you point out what someone else has done wrong, instead of the person considering the feedback and having an objective conversation, the ... In this groundbreaking synthesis of mindfulness, somatics, and Nonviolent Communication, Oren Jay Sofer offers simple yet powerful practices to develop healthy, ... Mar 4, 2021 ... The homely hero of “Horton Hatches The Egg” feels like a symbol of what we are sorely lacking in a culture that sets us up to be flighty and fickle. I loved that question because people sometimes mistake the word “nice” for “weak” or “wimpy”, but I believe that the word can mean “tactful,” “assertive”—not ... Mar 4, 2025 ... ... Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say (or not)." We'll dive deep into the top drafting issues of transactional contracts, moving beyond ...