A practice in presence, connection, and soul-sourced expression
What if communication wasn’t about getting it right, being heard, or making a point?
What if it became a sacred practice—
of listening with the heart,
speaking from the heart,
being clear and grounded,
and trusting what wants to emerge?
This is how we shift from discussion to dialogue.
From debate to presence.
From reaction to resonance.
Listening with the heart:
To truly listen means:
- Being fully present
- Listening with the whole body
- Releasing judgment
- Letting go of rehearsing a response
- Empowering the speaker through presence
- Cultivating connection beyond words
Try this: Before responding, take a few breaths.
Imagine your heart—not your ears—is doing the listening.
Feel the words enter your awareness, not just as sound, but as energy.
Even when attention momentarily turns inward—notice, return, stay open. This, too, is part of presence.
Speaking from the heart:
To speak from the heart means:
- Being authentic and vulnerable
- Trusting simplicity
- Releasing the need to impress or persuade
- Allowing silence when it serves
Let go of performing. Let go of proving.
Speak not to be right—but to be real.
Words that come from the heart don’t aim to harm;
they carry clarity and care.
Being short and to the point:
Clarity respects space.
- Speak what is needed in the moment
- Trust that less can be more
- Let your words contribute to the whole
Everyone has a unique style. Some paint with language. Others are concise.
Neither is better—what matters is whether your words serve the moment.
When both speaker and listener meet with awareness, the “right” amount of time finds itself.
Being spontaneous:
True conversation arises in the now.
- No script. No performance.
- Say what wants to be said in this moment
- Trust the collective wisdom in the room
What is forgotten might not have been needed.
What is unplanned might be exactly what’s called for.
Ask: What is mine to say right now?
Let the answer come not from the head, but the heart.
The art of communication is just that—a practice. It deepens with curiosity, trust, and time.
If you'd like to explore more, you can use this downloadable pdf. or begin with the book The Way of Council by Jack Zimmerman and Virginia Coyle—a wise companion for this journey.
Let me know if you are interested in practicing this artform of communication