{"product_id":"conversation-the-sacred-art-practicing-presence-in-an-age-of-distraction-9781683360155","title":"Conversation--The Sacred Art: Practicing Presence in an Age of Distraction","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skylight Paths Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781683360155\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d","brand":"Diane M. Millis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38017148682421,"sku":"9781683360155","price":23.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_7971033c-50a6-491c-9276-6d5a99c11f07.jpg?v=1609163157","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/conversation-the-sacred-art-practicing-presence-in-an-age-of-distraction-9781683360155","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}