An old Zen saying claims that human beings are responsible for 'looking the sky into blueness.'  This statement indicates the power of attentiveness. The quality of what lives in our awareness is determined by our state of attention, or mindfulness.  Meaning, in this sense, is cultivated not merely consumed.

I believe humans are responsible for 'listening the world into wholeness.'  The process I call Sonica Circles is designed for individuals who want to delve deeper into human communication and better understand the multiple ways that we may engage and create together.  Sonica Circles are designed to help us listen for how to employ verbal and non-verbal expressions in areas such as mindful meaningful connections in a world of distractions. 

I offer Sonica Circle trainings to those who want to communicate purposefully in their private lives and who may also want to facilitate meaningful processes for others using such techniques as:  

• deep listening practices
• intentional sounding
• council dialogues and circle processes
• mindful communication techniques
• poetic and pragmatic communiqués
• community building through musical collaboration
• reflective practices to reduce stress
• personal and group story sharing

The Sonica method is taught in a shared learning environment and draws out imaginative yet effective communication skills in each participant.  We explore themes around connecting authentically and engaging meaningfully.  The material is meant to be accessible to a variety of backgrounds and pertinent to a wide range of roles/responsibilities.

For free articles on mindful communication, go to the Downloads section and click on a theme.