Launched in November 2008, the Listening Project began with a group of 15 listeners who desired to commit to being fully present through the practice of deep listening at the 2009 Parliament. Once there, members listened for the interconnectedness of life and listened in a manner that invited others to feel genuinely heard and to discover their own voices in a deeper way. Members listened for relatedness and partnership. They listened more than they spoke. When they did speak, they supported safe space and the cultivation of trust.  Members engaged without an agenda of any kind,  because they trusted that what was best would unfold naturally inside the space of deep listening. The 2009 Parliament Listening Project continues to practice compassionate present awareness in each and every moment. All are welcome to join monthly conference calls on the Second Sunday of each month. Please come and join “The Listening Project Group” on www.PeaceNext.org

Also, please join us for the rich vitality of our monthly conference calls on the Second Sunday of each month:

7 – 8 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)

Please call in 2 minutes ahead of the hour ~

U.S. Dial-in Number:   712-432-1600

International Dial-in Numbers
Austria: 0820 4000 1552
Belgium: 070 35 9974
France: 0826 100 256
Germany: 01805 00 76 09
Ireland: 0818 270 021
Italy: 848 390 156
Netherlands: 0870 001 920
Spain: 902 886025
Switzerland: 0848 560 179
UK: 44 (0) 844 581 9102).

PARTICIPANT CODE FOR EVERYONE: 984279#

Listening is the heart of true, loving communication. True, loving communication can solve any problem and mend any heart.

Visit www.sacredlistening.com for more information.

Exploratory Conversations about Women, Spirituality and Leadership

Calling all women of faith and spirit! You know there is something important about this moment in human history. You know it from your rich experiences in the world — from a place of deep wisdom within.  Your unique pattern of knowing is part of a larger pattern of feminine wisdom which may have the potential to powerfully animate the spiritual leadership of women in service of humanity. We are excited about the possibilities that lie before us  and are deeply curious to learn more about the pattern of women’s spiritual leadership in at this moment in time.

We, the organizers of Women of Faith and Spirit, attended the Parliament of the World’s Religions in December 2009 and in our explorations to date have observed:

• While there are currently many initiatives focusing on women’s leadership, most do not emphasize the spiritual needs and issues unique to women and that may indeed represent some of the most significant barriers to activating their authentic leadership.
• While there are many diverse initiatives and networks for spiritual women, there exists in this moment a powerful opportunity to build a larger field of collaboration, passion and action by building bridges of understanding to connect these diverse networks in a web of spiritual presence.

You are invited to join us for a series of four ‘Exploratory Conversations’ hosted as conference calls from April through July 2010. Focusing on a series of questions, this inquiry will allow us to explore together the pattern of women’s spiritual leadership.

May 20 ~ Thursday                5 – 6 p.m. Pacific/ 8 -9 p.m. Eastern
Topic: What is the special contribution of women to spiritual leadership?

June 17 ~ Thursday                 5 – 6 p.m. Pacific/ 8 – 9 p.m. Eastern
Topic: How might we animate women to claim their voices/roles as spiritual leaders?

July 15 ~ Thursday                  5 – 6 p.m. Pacific/ 8 – 9 p.m. Eastern
Topic: What is waiting to be birthed in the community of women and spirit?

Simply RSVP to any one of us by email and indicate your interest in any or all upcoming conversations. We will send you the conference call information once we hear from you.

We would be happy to answer any questions you might have and look forward to an exciting year of listening to the wisdom of the women of faith and spirit.

In gratitude,

Kathe Schaaf  – Women’s Spirit Council at:   katheschaaf@cox.net

Kay Lindahl – The Listening Center at:  thelisteningcenter@yahoo.com

Guo Cheen -Compassionate Action Network:  thecompassionnetwork@gmail.com

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