Imagine yourself seated at a bustling dinner table in a different country. You have unique dietary needs yet you're hesitant to voice them, fearing misunderstanding or offense.

Deep listening is the kind of listening that can help relieve the other person's suffering. You can call it compassionate listening. You listen to help her empty her heart.

Whether it's the body of an individual or a group of people working together to achieve a common goal, voice is the soul reaching out to touch the human spirit.

If you're having difficulty slowing down and relaxing, know you're not alone. Carving out time to rest can be challenging as we go about our full lives.