notes on listening

To assume the energetic shape of another while maintaining one's center is an essential of true listening.

The "other" includes the vast non-human realm as well as the human. In this way, the world discloses itself to us.

If one cannot maintain one's center, one cannot listen.

If one cannot assume the energetic shape of another, one cannot listen.

To maintain one's center means that one has no affectations.

With no-mind, one can move with the mind of another.

When listening, one dwells in vast boundless space.

A playful spirit is essential. Play is a requisite of all creativity.

Jesting is not playing. Jesting is jousting.

As soon as a stance is adopted, one is doomed.

Water overcomes rock every time.