And then a scholar said, Speak of Talking. And he answered, saying: You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts; And when you can no longer dwell in the solitude of your heart you live in your lips, and sound is a diversion and a pastime. And in much of your talking, thinking is half murdered. For thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words may indeed unfold its wings but cannot fly. There are those among you who seek the talkative through fear of being alone. The silence of aloneness reveals to their eyes their naked selves and they would escape. And there are those who talk, and without knowledge or forethought reveal a truth which they themselves do not understand.
I think so too! It's also a sign of respect for the other person, to seriously consider what someone is saying and to recognize them in whatever words they choose. The Dali Lama also wrote an interesting Book 'Ethics of the New Millenium' (if I remember correctly) where he writes about the art of communication and to learn the tongue of the other ... understanding rather than trying to be understood ... I found that an enlightening thought!
Highlights two of my favourite points about speaking. One, it's not about you as the speaker, but about giving value to your audience. And two, active listening is a core skill of a standout speaker #nowyouretalking #listening #speakercoach #standoutspeaking
Before you speak listen and don't interrupt someone with your thoughts because you don't find what they are saying is interesting.
I think so too! It's also a sign of respect for the other person, to seriously consider what someone is saying and to recognize them in whatever words they choose. The Dali Lama also wrote an interesting Book 'Ethics of the New Millenium' (if I remember correctly) where he writes about the art of communication and to learn the tongue of the other ... understanding rather than trying to be understood ... I found that an enlightening thought!
Hmmm... didn't one, or a few, ancient Greek scholars say something to the effect of "dialogue is the way to the truth".
The Socratic method… so, Socrates. Exhausting man…
I'd say that dialogue is the way to truth (only) if one is aiming to find truth in dialogue!
Listening would be required … and that’s not so common.
Yes, discernment & a true willingness to meet the logos in service to the other.
Dang I love him….😍
Thank you, I needed to hear this today...
Highlights two of my favourite points about speaking. One, it's not about you as the speaker, but about giving value to your audience. And two, active listening is a core skill of a standout speaker #nowyouretalking #listening #speakercoach #standoutspeaking
Maybe a typo here: “Let the voice within your voice speak to the ear or his ear;” ✌️❤️
From Poets.org: Let the voice within your voice speak to the ear or his ear;
Thanks for the Gibran! His poetry always speaks to me. Most of his work is available online. I keep the hardcopies anyway.
“thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words may indeed unfold its wings but cannot fly” I love this, it’s a very powerful image 🙏❤️
Thank you for this one.
Beautiful, brilliant, profound. Genius.
Listening in closely through any doorway
Any time
to the many people with hungrier souls than yours
Is the eternal blessing.
Awesome 👍
Empty sounds through flapping lips
seize truth’s throat and coarsely rip.
Yes, I cherish that book🥀
I have been thinking of Kahlil Gibran for the past few days and today, here you are! Thank you