

Contemplative Listening
Much of my graphic recording work happens live, on the spot, with my listening and drawing keeping a steady pace with the room's conversation. And when the day is done, my maps are (barring the need to add some color or catch a mis-spelling!) done too. But every great now and again, an opportunity arises for me to work at a deeper level, engaging in what can only be described as contemplative listening. Last week was just such an occasion. For the second year in a row, I was