The Living Process. Practices in Experience and Existence Coming to Where You Are with Frans Sandbergen on The Living Process with Greg Madison
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Mar 14, 2026 
Frans Sandbergen, listener, writer and Focusing practitioner who trained with Eugene Gendlin, shares his Theory M and storytelling practice. He describes Marfrano and the idea of a personal 'university'. He talks about creating listening guilds, finding your 'inner profession', and the playful practice of following the smiling thought.
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How Focusing Fell Into Place For Frans
- Frans discovered focusing after being disappointed by instrumental trainings and trying an introductory exercise that immediately resonated with his long-standing listening practice.
- He had decades of contemplative practice and felt relief that focusing removed spiritual judgment, opening a rich, nonjudgmental listening source.
Meeting Gene Became A Turning Point In New York
- Frans visited Eugene Gendlin in New York and left feeling recognized and given practical guidance to cultivate his inner work weekly and unburdened from production demands.
- The meeting felt time-transcending; Gendlin validated Frans's creative longing and told him to 'go to your inner bookstore' and set aside unburdened weekly time.
Set Aside Unburdened Weekly Time For Inner Work
- Devote regular unburdened time each week to your inner project separate from production tasks as Gendlin advised Frans.
- Make the time outcome-free and protected so creative sensing can develop and be remembered.
