Curiosity: Allowing something new to emerge
This is session # 4 of 5 of Focusing As Deep Listening.
In this session we explore what it feels like to stay with the felt sense: What happens in your body when you allow an inner sense to emerge without rushing to words or judgments.
Video 1 (8 min)
Video 2 (1 min)
Practice
Practice with a partner: Take turns gently speaking and listening, with pauses and slow attention.
Or practice alone: Silently bring awareness inward and notice what you sense in your body as you think about a topic.
Specifically:
- Take a couple of minutes before you begin to settle your body and notice your breath.
- Choose a topic or situation you’ve been thinking about.
- Slow down your inner pace — not just your words, but your attention.
- As you pause, gently notice any bodily sensation you feel: warmth, tension, openness, tightness, etc.
- If nothing obvious arises, that is also part of the experience — just notice without judgment.
Reflecting
After your practice, notice:
– What surprised you?
– Where did your attention tend to go?
– What bodily sensations did you feel?
– Did anything subtle shift as you slowed down?
This was session # 4 of 5 of Focusing As Deep Listening. When you’re ready, continue to session # 5.