Able Quote by Rachel Naomi Remen
“In this culture the soul and the heart too often go homeless. Listening creates a holy silence. When you listen generously to people, they can hear the truth in themselves, often for the first time. And in the silence of listening, you can know yourself in everyone. Eventually you may be able to hear, in everyone and beyond everyone, the unseen singing softly to itself and to you.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Kitchen Table Wisdom, Rachel Naomi Remen, 1999
Listening deeply creates a shared silence where both speaker and listener discover inner truth and connection, revealing a universal, unseen harmony.
In simple terms: Deep listening reveals inner truth and shared harmony.
Key Takeaway
Practice generous listening to uncover hidden truths.
Themes
empathy
connection
self‑awareness
spirituality
Mood
reflective
calm
inspired
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- team meetings
- family discussions
- meditation groups
Key Concepts
mindfulness
interpersonal resonance
collective consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your own silence affect what you hear?
- What truths emerge when you truly listen?
A Different Perspective
Listening alone does not guarantee understanding; bias can filter perception.
