{"id":5387,"date":"2025-04-10T15:46:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T14:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/?p=5387"},"modified":"2025-04-10T15:46:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T14:46:52","slug":"thought-for-the-week-shifting-from-listening-to-sensing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/2025\/04\/10\/thought-for-the-week-shifting-from-listening-to-sensing\/","title":{"rendered":"Thought for the Week \u2013 Shifting from Listening to Sensing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5388\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/2025\/04\/10\/thought-for-the-week-shifting-from-listening-to-sensing\/shift-symbol\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shift-symbol.png\" data-orig-size=\"588,588\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"shift-symbol\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shift-symbol.png\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5388 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shift-symbol-300x300.png\" alt=\"shift-symbol\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shift-symbol-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shift-symbol-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/shift-symbol.png 588w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Last time, we explored moving from debate to discovery, and how curiosity can transform conversations. \u00a0If you missed it, you can catch up <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/2025\/04\/04\/thought-for-the-week-from-debate-to-discovery\/\">here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This week, let\u2019s go one layer deeper:<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>What happens when we truly listen &#8211; not just with our ears, but with our full attention, presence, and even intuition?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This shift invites us into a more grounded, attuned way of being with each other. One that fosters trust, empathy, and new possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Many of us have been taught to listen with the goal of responding rather than understanding. This approach to communication often limits the depth and possibilities of our interactions.<\/p>\n<p>Sensing goes beyond hearing words. It\u2019s about tuning into:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What\u2019s not being said.<\/li>\n<li>The emotion under the surface.<\/li>\n<li>The patterns and energy of the conversation.<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s trying to emerge between us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This kind of deep listening builds trust and nurtures a space where new insights &#8211; and even transformation &#8211; can take root.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Try this shift in conversation:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Instead of <\/strong><strong>Listening\u00a0to Reply<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> e.g., \u201c<em>I see what you\u2019re saying, but here\u2019s what I think<\/em>\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Try Listening to Connect:<\/strong> e.g., \u201c<em>That\u2019s an interesting perspective &#8211; can you tell me more, so I fully understand where you&#8217;re coming from?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sensing invites us to pause &#8211; to be still enough to notice what\u2019s <em><u>not <\/u><\/em>being said. It opens up a space where empathy, intuition, and innovation can come alive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some \u2018<\/strong><strong>Sensing Practices\u2019\u00a0to try:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pause before responding! <\/strong>This lets silence do some of the work. (Yes, many of us can be uncomfortable with silences and this is usually why we feel the pressure to fill those silences right)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Yet, when we do that, rather than allowing the natural flow to evolve, this disconnects us.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ask yourself:<\/strong> \u201cWhat\u2019s <em><u>not<\/u><\/em> being said?\u201d to invite hidden insights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice your own inner response<\/strong>: What do you feel in your body as the other person speaks? Notice what comes up for you and trust this.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reflect what you\u2019re sensing<\/strong>: \u201c<em>It sounds like this really matters to you\u2026<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice tone and pacing:<\/strong>Usually, <em><u>how<\/u><\/em> someone speaks tells us more than what they say.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask for clarification:<\/strong> e.g., \u201c<em>What feels most important here?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Why does it matter to \u2018sense to understand and connect\u2019?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Our interactions thrive on deep connection, mutual understanding, and emergent insight. When we practice sensing, we move from transactional exchanges to transformational conversations. We stop trying to contrail and drive outcomes and begin to be in flow with what\u2019s unfolding.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><em>\u201cThe most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">&#8211; Ralph Nichols &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[Dr. Nichols was\u00a0a pioneer in drawing attention to both the importance and scientific understanding of developing proficient listening skills]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This week, I invite you to try one moment of \u201csensing instead of solving.\u201d Notice what shifts.<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you a week of deeply connected conversations,<\/p>\n<p>With warmest wishes,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3183\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/home\/signature-cropped-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/signature-cropped.png\" data-orig-size=\"159,70\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"signature-cropped\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/signature-cropped.png\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3183\" src=\"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/signature-cropped.png\" alt=\"korinne-sig\" width=\"159\" height=\"70\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Korinne Le Page<br \/>\nThrive Coaching &amp; Training <\/strong><em>\u2013 Empowering You to Thrive!<br \/>\n<\/em>P.S. Feel free to share your experiences and insights!<\/p>\n<p>P.P.S. 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