This Has Taught Me A Lot About The Spiritual Practice of Deep
Kavita Chhibber - October 01, 2005
Listening
I discovered this poem by John Fox a couple of years ago and have shared it with many friends and loved ones. I’d like to share it with you today and I hope it will move you as much as it did me.
When Someone Deeply Listens to You
When someone deeply listens to you
It is like holding out a dented cup
You’ve had since childhood
And watching it fill up with
Cold, fresh water.
When it balances on top of the brim,
You are understood.
When it overflows and touches your skin,
You are loved.
When someone deeply listens to you.
The room where you stay
Starts a new life
And the place where you wrote
Your first poem
Begins to glow in your mind’s eye.
It is as if gold has been discovered!
When some one deeply listens to you,
Your bare feet are on the earth
And a beloved land that seemed distant
Is now at home within you.
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Posted by Kavita Chhibber at October 1, 2005 08:39 AM
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Thank you, Kavita.
Aradhana
Hi Kavita, beautiful poem.
There were 4 people who deeply listened to me. It was 1968,my first year as a med student. I loved these four,I understood them, they understood me.Being separated from my family,the lousy food at the hostel,the endless teasing of the bad boys,the rigorous studying,the very strict teachers,all of that was bearable because 4 sweet souls were always there to listen deeply to all my troubles.37 years later they are still here in usa if i ever need them. Thank you God for Your infinite love and caring in giving me my best friends.
God bless you Kavita.
When someone REALLY listens, you know. This reflective listen is in my mind
priceless....
Thanks Kavita :)
~joanie
very nice.
I remember the first time you sent me this poem and a hard core techie like me just melted and teared up. Thank you for this and many such gems you have sent my way time and time again.
They have all been priceless
hey its a nice poem..so simple and sweet.nice expressions.
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Dear Kavita,
I have come back to read this poem, and it makes my heart soar, and my senses tingle with - the newness of the present moment - which is what deeply listening offers.
Always,
with love
~ Kate
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I remember the first time you sent me this poem
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