The world is a loud and busy place. And many times, I have found myself nodding in response or murmuring in agreement to a statement that I have heard, but was not really listening to. And sadly, I must admit that this is not just limited to casual conversations with those around me. I find that I am not always really listening to what the universe, karma, or some higher being is trying to tell me.
I am by nature very stubborn and becoming more and more set in my ways as I get older. And as a result, I am finding that I am not as good at taking the gentle little hints that used to guide me. Little aches and pains from too many chores used to remind me to slow down and take a break or even call it a day. But now I find that I am just pushing on through to try to get the tasks done rather than listening to my body. When work is not falling into place as I wish, I try even harder to exert my will on the project or situation. And what I end up with is more frustration, but no better outcome. Sometimes, patience is the only answer, even when I don’t want to hear the answer.
But ever so slowly, I am beginning to see that not all messages and hints come tied to a rock that hits me over the head to demand my attention. Some of these messages are just slight little nudges that I can overlook if I choose to. But by ignoring these subtle messages, I am only adding to my own challenges and frustrations. This is true in every aspect of our lives. If we take the time to really listen we are rewarded with so much that we would have missed had we just thought that we were hearing the message.
Nice. Some of us listen to words, others listen to actions. Our tongue speaks, so does our bodies. We tend to listen to words, more than action, yet action tends to be a little more honest than words. Our bodies tell us the truth. Our minds tell us what we want to hear, truth or not. Then if we don’t listen to our bodies, it sends pain that we can’t ignore for too long. Pain doesn’t really care who you are. But we tend to listen to pain.
Some of us listen to words, others listen to actions. Our tongue speaks, so does our bodies. We tend to listen to words, more than action, yet action tends to be a little more honest than words. Our bodies tell us the truth, our minds tell us what we want to hear, truth or not. Then if we don’t listen to our bodies, it sends pain that we can’t ignore for too long. Pain doesn’t really care who you are. But we tend to listen to pain.