Sufi Heart with Omid Safi Ep. 18 – Listening, Suffering, and Rumi with Marilyn Shannon
May 15, 2020
Marilyn Shannon, a listening practitioner and author known for her 'In Just One Afternoon' series, explores listening from the heart. She and Omid talk about deep pauses, holding suffering with presence, and asking 'How is your heart?'. They weave in reflections on Rumi's teachings about love, longing, and the ways wounds open us to light.
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Listening Creates Inner Space
- Deep listening creates space for people to hear their own thoughts and feelings more clearly.
- Omid Safi argues listening with someone fosters shared meaning rather than quick intellectual sparring.
Ask About The Heart
- Ask "How is your heart doing right now?" instead of "How are you?" to invite deeper, honest responses.
- This question creates silence and space for people to notice and name their present feelings.
Turn Quarantine Into Study Time
- Use quarantine time to translate ancient spiritual teachings into contemporary, applicable practices.
- Omid Safi suggests online courses and live calls to connect teachings to daily life and community.
