Somatic Listening: Listening by Ear, Brain and Heart

Many times we understand listening simply by "using the ears," but in fact, true listening is much deeper than that. Listening that actually changes relationships is listening that uses both the ears, the brain and the heart.

👂 ears - to hear what's being said.

The use of headphones is, first, we hear words, hear intonation, hear what the speaker sends out honestly, but listening by ear alone can make us hear only words without reaching deep meaning.

🧠 Brain - to reflect on what is heard.

When the sound ear comes in, the brain is the tool that makes us understand, interpret, and connect with context. We use the brain to think, "What does he mean?" "How does this information relate to other things?" The brain allows us to be rational, not to judge too quickly, and to see the big picture.

❤️ Heart - To Empathy Feelings

This is the deepest dimension, because words may tell information, but the speaker's heart tells the truth. When we listen to the heart, we not only understand what he says, but how he feels. This opens up a space for the other person to be recognized, valued, and safe enough to reveal himself.

✨ Listening to all three dimensions together is the Somatic Listening.

It makes us listeners who are not only aware, but also truly connected and understood. For example, when someone says, "I'm okay,"

Hu told us he said, okay.

The brain tells us that the tone of voice and face may not correspond to words.

The heart tells us that deep down, he may be in pain.

This is listening that uses the whole body, brain and heart to work together.

🌱 3 ways to practice listening like this in everyday life.

1.Stop and take a deep breath before listening - to keep your mind still and truly open.

2. Repeat what is heard in the heart - the brain will help us not rush to judge, but understand the real meaning.

3. Ask yourself how he feels - to connect with the other's emotions rather than words.

💡 Imagine that if we listen to those around us with open ears, a reflective brain, and a heart full of understanding... all our relationships will deepen, conflicts will diminish, and bonds will truly flourish.

🔖 Are you listening to your loved ones with your ears alone today... or with your brain and heart?

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