THE VOICE....

“Just listen” - the voice said. “I am” - I said. “No, really listen” - the voice said. “Why are you resisting from listening” - the voice continued on. “Because I’ve finally found my voice” - I said. “I know, it’s great...don’t stop, but now it’s time to listen just as much, if not more” - the voice said. “I get it, but I just find it hard sometimes, ha I have so much to say now” - I said. “Yes, continue to use your voice, but listen” - the voice said. “Ok” - I replied. “Ok….I still sense resistance around this….why???” - the voice said “Because, I felt I was never really heard in life, and now I guess I’m just over compensating, making up for lost time, and I guess, now that I’ve found my voice, people can hear me, will take me seriously” - I said. “Right, and that’s ok, you have learnt to use your voice after listening for so long...now it’s time to listen again, and know and trust when to use your voice” - the voice said “Ok, I understand, I will” - I said. And from then on ‘the voice’ continues to pop up and remind me to listen, to hear, to really hear. We all have that little voice, Who wants us to not only listen to it, But to really listen to what it’s trying to teach and guide us. And to take action on. This little voice is the one who wants the best for you. It’s the one who wants you to be better than yesterday. Have a conversation with that voice. It will take you to 'why' you're holding back on being the person you know and want to be. For me, I just wanted to be heard...I know it’s something many people want... to be seen & heard. But what I’ve found is it’s important to be seen & heard by yourself first. Then when you do, others will too. So for me, my learning is knowing when to listen and when to voice. While I have times when I know it’s best that I listen more...and I don’t, I forgive myself in those moments and keep on keeping on. Yet, I know I’m getting better when my friend messages to say “Thank you for being a great listener” Or when my kids come to me on the daily to share their thoughts & feelings around all sorts of things. This is when I know I’m getting better at it each day. So that voice of yours is there to make you better than yesterday, always. What is one thing ‘the voice’ is whispering to you right now? Will you decide to listen?