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The third element of active listening is responding our of silence, after prayerful listening, receiving and reflecting.
Reflecting as an active listening tool is much different than reacting to what someone says. Reflecting mirrors, clarifies, wonders along with the speaker.
In a highly distracted world, it takes intention to truly listen to another. Three key elements include receiving, reflecting, and responding.
There are many beautiful metaphors for spiritual direction. My new favorite is that of a musical conductor, blending all the voices, harmonies, tones, expressions of the divine score. What are your favorite metaphors?
