Listening at its best can represent the gracious movement, exchange and flow that we see in dancing, especially the waltz dance. 

Like a waltz, there can even be sense of beauty and satisfaction which develops in healthy listening experiences. A listening waltz is represented by a beautiful flow and movement of awareness. 

The listener graciously transitions between the one two three movements of being aware of their own story, the story of the speaker and the story they are both in.

Before we can progress further on our journey of holistic listening. 

We have to contend with the notion of moving from the wrestling mat to the dance floor. Listening can ultimately resemble a wrestling contest or a gracious dance like the waltz. 

Initially, it might seem like there is a lot of motivating factors for not wanting to be caught in cycles of wrestling type listening. However, if we are honest with ourselves, sometimes there is an allure to the adrenalin of wrestling and the short-term satisfaction of winning.

In our journey of becoming great listeners we must have a full and healthy appreciation of listening. 

Too often listening is viewed as a task that we do. This tends to compartmentalise listening from other aspects of our lives. 

Great listening is not an action rather it is a lifestyle. We become great listeners when listening is no longer something we do but who we are. Great listeners live a listening life.

Good listening is a core Thrive Skill. 

Good listening has a profound influence on the wellbeing, wholeness and success that we experience in life. 

Good listening brings connection, healing, growth and understanding. Being a great listener empowers our personal lives, families, workplaces and communities to thrive. 

Quite simply, good listening is transformational to our lives.

Communication - Thrive Skills

Do you want to breakout of cycles of oppression and experience greater success and wholeness in your life? 

Then it is time to develop your thrive skills! Thrive skills can include critical thinking, problem solving, empathy skills, character traits, listening skills, social skills, teamwork, leadership skills and many more.  

Thrive skills allow us to experience an increased level of confidence, strength and joy across all areas of life including relationships, community and the workplace. 

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Thrive Now Introduction to see a broad overview of where we are headed