Please read the information below regarding what these Listening Sessions are. If you feel it may be helpful to you, go ahead and use this form to book.
What are they?
I sit with you in a video call and offer you silent, affirming presence. This is not counselling or life coaching, it is not defined as anything, it is simply opening up a space, opening up a time, where you feel free to talk, share and speak, or to simply sit in silence.
How long do they last?
Listening Sessions are thirty minutes long. You are welcome to leave earlier, however I encourage staying to the end no matter the feelings of challenge you may feel. It is entirely up to you, there is certainly no obligation to stay for the full thirty minutes.
What qualifies me to listen to you? What qualifications do I have?
Nothing in particular. Though I believe our most soulful gifts are immune to quantification or qualification. I simply offer you my presence, a space of listening, not affiliated with any style of counselling, or practise, teacher or tradition. Maybe I'm more of a listener than most, but I don't believe I have any special ability that makes me better at offering this, I am simply choosing to offer it.
What should you do in a session?
This is an experimental space where we simply sit together. It is a co-arising space, and so I ask that you refrain from any insulting language. You may simply sit in silence for thirty minutes, you may meditate, or you may wish to speak about anything that comes to mind, or a specific issue. All information is strictly confidential, though this doesn't mean you are encouraged to bare your soul. Trust that whatever comes up for you is appropriate.
What will I do?
I may have my eyes open, or I may have my eyes closed, however, in either case, my full attention and intention is upon listening. I give you my attention, not in any intense laser focused way, just a sense of open awareness. Perhaps this will be of benefit to you, or perhaps you will waste your time.
Is it free?
Yes, it is completely free, I expect no payment, either before or after the session. These are offered as a gift to you from me. I honour myself, and I honour you in offering this gift, this is a reward in itself. If you do feel benefit from the session, you are welcome to donate in whatever amount feels right, true and good to you. Either in accordance with the value you received, or just as a return gift. If you are struggling financially, please do not donate.
Why am I doing this?
I have had this idea for some time, which arose from teaching English to many students online. I felt so many of them were stressed and overwhelmed, and needed to relax and let go much more than they needed to learn English. I would often wish I could just suggest we sit in silence, and just let all tension be and rest. And so I am inspired to offer these sessions, feeling that I am of much more use to people this way than teaching English! I also have come to realise, through various meditation practises and so on, that, in my reality at least, our truest being and peace is found in silence, that indeed, silence contains all the answers we may ever seek. For this reason, I also say to not be afraid to let silence simply be, if you feel it appropriate for you in the session.
How do I book?
If you feel any sort of resonance to this, or are intrigued and drawn to this session, please do go ahead and use the form above to book a session. You will fill out a google form, where you also provide your email, and then I will contact you to arrange a date/time. Thank you for reading.