{"product_id":"conversation-the-sacred-art-practicing-presence-in-an-age-of-distraction-paperback","title":"Conversation--The Sacred Art: Practicing Presence in an Age of Distraction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDiane M. Millis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRev Tilden Edwards\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivate the potential for deeper connection in every conversation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"To think of conversation as a sacred art challenges us to imagine all the conversations in which we participate, from the acquaintance we run into at Target to the dialogue for which we've spent weeks in preparation, as a potentially sacred conversation.\"\u003cbr\u003e--from the Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe often find ourselves distracted and overwhelmed by a constant stream of information and demand for connectivity. Now more than ever, we need to develop our capacity for greater presence in our daily lives and relationships. One of the best ways to do this is by improving the quality of our conversations. Dr. Diane M. Millis offers us inspirational stories, insights and spiritual practices from many faith traditions to increase our awareness of the deep, natural holiness waiting to be unlocked in our everyday encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis resource is a catalyst for anyone who would like to enrich seemingly ordinary conversations as well as for leaders in educational, ministry and corporate settings who want to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease their capacity to listen deeply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome more self-aware and attentive to others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to move beyond conventional topics to exploring purpose, meaning and values in conversation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCultivate the potential for deeper connection in every conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"To think of conversation as a sacred art challenges us to imagine all the conversations in which we participate, from the acquaintance we run into at Target to the dialogue for which we've spent weeks in preparation, as a potentially sacred conversation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e from the Introduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e We often find ourselves distracted and overwhelmed by a constant stream of information and demand for connectivity. Now more than ever, we need to develop our capacity for greater presence in our daily lives and relationships. One of the best ways to do this is by improving the quality of our conversations. Dr. Diane Millis offers us inspirational stories, insights and spiritual practices from many faith traditions to increase our awareness of the deep, natural holiness waiting to be unlocked in our everyday encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This resource is a catalyst for anyone who would like to enrich seemingly ordinary conversations as well as for leaders in educational, ministry and corporate settings who want to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Increase their capacity to listen deeply \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Become more self-aware and attentive to others \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Learn how to move beyond conventional topics to exploring purpose, meaning and values in conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiane M. Millis, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a leadership consultant, educator, spiritual director and author of \u003cem\u003eConversation-The Sacred Art: Practicing Presence in an Age of Distraction\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDeepening Engagement: Essential Wisdom for Listening and Leading with Purpose, Meaning and Joy\u003c\/em\u003e. She brings over twenty-five years of teaching experience in the fields of spirituality, communication studies, family studies and human development. As a leadership consultant, she coaches leaders in corporate, education, health care, ministry, non-profit and philanthropic settings. She is the founder of the Journey Conversations Project, an educational initiative devoted to developing deep listening and increasing self-awareness, mutual understanding and candor in communities. To learn more about her work, visit www.dianemillis.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760448831776,"sku":"9781594734748","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d3ccbf439e162dcd256b98d417f3ad84.webp?v=1780180119","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/conversation-the-sacred-art-practicing-presence-in-an-age-of-distraction-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}