The path – Transformational listening

The course

admin — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:21:07 +0000

The 6 Principles of Transformation training course is a prerequisite training for joining our community of practice, the Transformational Listening Circle (TLC).

We believe that certain conditions that are present when transformation occurs. These are the 6 Principles of Transformation: Practice, Grace, Trust, Vulnerability, Connection and Out. Conversely, when these conditions are not present, it is very difficult for growth, change and ultimately, true transformation to occur. All that we do at Transformational Listening is structured so that the 6 Principles of Transformation will activated.

We offer 11 week training courses twice a year in January and Octoberl. These courses are designed to be an experiential introduction to the 6 Principles of Transformation and to the central practices of the Transformational Listening Circle. After successful completion of the course you will be invited to join a TLC.

To register or to get more information click below.

Transformational Listening Circles

admin — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:20:28 +0000

Our community of practice is called the Transformational Listening Circle or TLC. Because we believe that transformation is a group project, something that MUST happen in community, the TLC is the heart and soul of the Transformational Listening process.

The TLC is an ongoing community made up of 5-12 individuals who meet every other week to practice together. Our structure combines a safe but “risk worthy” space for the practice of surrendered presence, self inquiry, and group sharing, which draws us into a highly supportive experience of “We Space”, a space of deep connection in which transformation naturally unfolds.

The TLC is non-hierarchical in that a “teacher” is not required, only a guide or facilitator. Our vision is that each member of a circle take turns leading different parts of the circle so that all members of the circle become both participant and guide.

The community also meets weekly as a larger community to practice Surrendered Presence which is similar to meditation and centering prayer practices but has been uniquely developed for our community. Surrendered Presence is the foundational practice of the Transformational Listening community. Access to Presence Practice is available to all and can be accessed through our Mighty Network platform HERE.

Our community of practice is offered outside of the usual fee model. No payment is ever asked for, but we do offer an opportunity for participants to help cover operating expenses of the community by making a quarterly donation if they feel so called.

We regularly offer open houses so that interested practitioners can join us in our community.

Please email us if you are interested in experiencing a Circle with us. transformationallisteningteam@gmail.com

Co-Listening

admin — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:19:52 +0000

Co-listening is two or more people gathered in sacred space to bring compassionate attendance to our inner life and experiences with the express purpose of transformational change. Each person is a “Co-Listener”, listening to their own inner experience as well listening to the inner experience of the other.

Authentic sharing and speaking from the immediacy of our experience are fundamental to our practice and are essential elements in catalyzing* the process of transformation.

Both/All Co-Listeners are engaged in a transformational experience as space is created for the 6 Principles of Transformation to arise.

Our process is dedicated to the unfolding journey of transformation.
Co-Listeners have no agenda for one another. Instead we hold each other in Love and trust that each individual’s deepest wisdom will arise as we listen together.
The transformational listening space is one of acceptance and non-judgment. We are each met where we are in the moment.
We affirm the transformational potential of all Beings.
We are committed to our own transformation so that we can serve the transformation of others and ultimately, the transformation of humanity.
All those interested in transformation are welcome whether they identify as religious or spiritual or they do not.
As is true for our Transformational Listening Circles, the only dogma to which we are strongly attached is our deep belief that Love is the ground of our Being and that transformation is possible through Love which grounds all of the 6 Principles.

We are engaged in group co-Listening and One with One co-Listening. We are currently developing a peer co-Listening practice.

In one with one co-Listening, one person will be trained in the process of Transformational Listening and there is usually a charge for this.

We strongly encourage all Transformational Listening Community members to be in a monthly co-Listening partnership.

Individuals may choose to participate in Transformational Listening without being a part of the TL Community.

If you are interested in any form of co-Listening please email us at tranformationallisteningteam@gmail.com.

*to increase the rate of reaction in a chemical process.

**Why is it important to catalyze transformation? As the dire situations around us increase in number and speed we believe that it is important and possible to also speed up our transformation and capacities as human beings. That being said, the practices themselves are all about slowing down.