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LISTEN LEARN SHARE by James R Martin

Listening mindfully is a different type of listening than what we may hear with our ears. In fact our human sense of hearing is subjective and filters out much of what might be heard if we pay attention to the sounds around us.

Mindfulness involves, being aware of what is happening now, in the moment in four areas. First we are aware of our body, movements, sensations and posture. We listen to our breathing and to our hearts. The next aspect of mindfulness is to listen to and be aware of what we feel is pleasant and unpleasant. Being aware of feelings is important because it shows what we may be clinging to, judging or condemning. The third thing we listen to is our consciousness. We are aware of all of our mental states like anger or fear and their impermanent nature. The fourth aspect of mindfulness is awareness of the cosmic order and/or the Dharma, life and the true nature of our existence.

To listen mindfully is to be aware of our environment, our bodies and minds in the present moment. Being mindful in any of these areas brings clarity and balance to the mind. Being mindful is listening and being aware in the present moment.

 

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LISTEN LEARN SHARE

Have you ever asked yourself questions like: “Why does this always happen to me?” I’m successful but why am I not happy? Why is life so stressful? Why do certain things make me so angry? What causes rage? This book will help you to answer these questions and others, as it takes you on a step-by-step journey exploring ideas about how the human mind works and how listening, learning and sharing can resolve these issues.

Listen Learn Share is a story inspired by a question. “If you had to choose just one of the things you do, would you choose teaching, making films and documentaries, or writing?” My answer to the question surprised me. I realized they were all the same experience so there was no need to choose. My life was listening, learning and sharing. It did not matter what form it took, it was all the same practice. How did this happen? Was listening the key to learning? What role did sharing play? I found that listening is a state of mind rather than a tool by itself. I discovered that listening is more than what is heard via sound waves entering the ears.

“It seems that there should be one word that exemplifies the concept of listening, learning and sharing. This word should describe a state of mind with a sense that embodies the combined spirit of all three words. I believe the word is “mindfulness.”

“Twenty-six centuries after Buddha taught his philosophy science has begun to recognize that much of what he taught supports their research. Psychologists are now confirming the concept of “No Self” and the fact that “I” and “Me” are just constructs of the mind.”

This story draws from the authors forty-six years of teaching, making documentaries, fiction work, and writing. The book explains how the practice of listening, learning and sharing works and how it is tied in with meditation and mindfulness.

Print version of Listen Learn Share available January 17th.   

 

 

 

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