Session 8: The Power of Listening Part of Sing to the Power In This Section Introduction From Sing to the Power So when you are listening to somebody, completely, attentively, then you are listening not only to the words, but also to the feeling of what is being... Session-at-a-Glance From Sing to the Power Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Building a Beacon 10 Activity 2: Counting Circle 8 Activity 3: Rant — A Listening Exercise 10 Activity... Spiritual Preparation From Sing to the Power Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Opening From Sing to the Power Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Opening Words for Basket (Session 1, Leader Resource 1), and bask... Activity 1: Story - Building a Beacon From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story "Building a Beacon" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Activity 2: Counting Circle From Sing to the Power Activity time: 8 minutes Preparation for Activity Clear an area for participants to gather in a circle.... Activity 3: Rant - A Listening Exercise From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Bell or chime or other noisemaker Timepiece (minutes) Optional: Computer with Internet access Preparati... Activity 4: "I'm All Ears" Hats From Sing to the Power Activity time: 22 minutes Materials for Activity Baseball caps or other kinds of hats Drawing paper (11x17") and pencils Sheets of felt in various color... Closing From Sing to the Power Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle of Elements mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 1, "Listening" Circle, and tape Session 1, Leade... Leader Reflection and Planning From Sing to the Power Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What... Faith In Action: Reflecting on Our Air Power From Sing to the Power Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post blank newsprint.... Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Sorrows From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Attractive bowl Smooth stones, at least one for each participant Preparation for Activity Fill the bowl... Alternate Activity 2: Recording Oral Histories From Sing to the Power Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Video or audio recorder(s) Paper or notecard for thank-you note.... Taking It Home: The Power of Listening From Sing to the Power So when you are listening to somebody, completely, attentively, then you are listening not only to the words, but also to the feeling of what is being... Building a Beacon From Sing to the Power For 24 years, Reverend Don Robinson worked as a teacher. He taught in the Washington, D.C. public schools, in a juvenile jail, and later as a community... Leader Resource 1: Listening Circle From Sing to the Power Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing... Find Out More From Sing to the Power Go online to find out more about Beacon House. PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Sing to the Power NEXT: Introduction Download all of Sing to the Power (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.