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Silence

How listening can give you more.

April 7, 2018April 14, 2017 by ipdove

Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 2: Silence – day 2. Have you ever engaged in conversation with someone and found yourself with an incredible urge to interrupt so you can get your own point of view across? I have, it’s a very bad habit. Think instead about remaining mostly silent while … Read moreHow listening can give you more.

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Taking the time to listen

April 7, 2018April 14, 2017 by ipdove

Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 2: Silence – day 3. Let me tell you about my Sunday. It was the best of days, the sun was shining and the air was warm, it felt good to be outside in the fresh air after the long months of winter. We were out … Read moreTaking the time to listen

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Silence your negative thoughts

April 7, 2018April 14, 2017 by ipdove

Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 2: Silence – day 4. Something you can use for your Confidence. Someone wrote in and complained about Silence. “when I shut everything off and just sit in silence my mind keeps bringing up all these negative thoughts, ‘you’re useless’ ‘you’ll never be anybody’ etc and … Read moreSilence your negative thoughts

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The Sound of Silence

April 7, 2018April 14, 2017 by ipdove

Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 2: Silence – day 5. When Paul Simon Wrote ‘The Sound of Silence’ when he was just 21 years old, he must have been in a melancholy mood. Simon liked to play his guitar in the bathroom (because of the echo) and in darkness. He also … Read moreThe Sound of Silence

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Slay your toxic noise barons

April 7, 2018April 14, 2017 by ipdove

Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 2: Silence – day 6. You’re late – again. You sneak in the back way hoping to get in without being caught. And you walk straight into the exact person you were trying to avoid. This is exactly what happens to Marty McFly in the Movie … Read moreSlay your toxic noise barons

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