Just Listen in Slovenia

From the 8th to the 19th of October we were lucky enough to participate in the "Just Listen" project in Trbovlje, Slovenia. Nothing would have happened without the organization usb (United Societies of Balkans) in Thessaloniki which gives access to many different projects between many countries. We searched for many projects with different themes (ecology, cultural exchange, psychology, earth, nature, youth work) and 'Just Listen' was the one that caught our attention. The project was designed to help us connect with ourselves, each other and nature on a deeper level.

As part of the project, we had the opportunity to receive practical training on listening to ourselves, our environment and nature. We shared the information we learned and the experiences we had in the context of the project with my close environment. Every day was a learning day. We learned about design thinking, coherence, non-violent communication, coaching, mindfulness, guidance, deep listening and also meditation. The one thing we will never forget is the day we met the change makers. They really change my mind and how to focus more on the good things. The good things you can offer to the community and people in need.

It was a program where we formed strong bonds with each other because of interactive activities that focused on listening and understanding without judging each other. We also learned how to respect each other's boundaries as well as cultural differences.

Tatiana and Veronica