Inside, and outside of us, we hear criticism, comfort, judgment, understanding, shame, support, fear, love, and beyond. Which ones should we heed? The answer might surprise you …
It gave me deep joy to listen to you reading this post. I miss you. I'm grieving what once was, us gathered in a room together, and embracing what's new. The new I'm still trying to figure out, but I'm embracing grace in that.
I was just putting a sticker in my new journal that says "Live Awake" and it gave me pause as I listened to you. Living awake means paying attention. And, like you say, we need to pay attention to what voices we're listening to and tend them with wisdom and care.
I'm so delighted to hear that, friend. And, I miss you too! That was a really special season we had together, for sure. And, whether we're in Scotland, Sicily, or elsewhere in Europe, our doors are always open for you!! 🫶🏽
Ooh! I love your connection between "live awake", paying attention, and the voices we listen and tend to. Thank you! 🙏🏽
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and heart specifically regarding your own experiences and challenges ❤️ the authenticity of this is beautiful and inspiring.
In addition to what you spoke about regarding our positive and negative voices ; I wish to add a third perspective.
Often we have life experiences that lead to a third array of feelings and thoughts to navigate. They aren’t necessarily able to be labeled as ‘positive’ or ‘negative’ but instead as a voice of what influences how we feel to a similar situation . I also believe that this third category warrants attention. Something you consider.; not because it’s right or wrong, but instead, because this is how our body feels in response to a similar positive or negative situation.
I hope this makes sense. I’ve been thinking about this today in regards to my own response to a situation.
I'm delighted this resonated with you, friend. And thank you! 🙏🏽 What is more, thank you for offering more to what I shared! 🫶🏽 What you say makes sense in a variety of ways! For instance, there are more "neutral" flavors to our emotions, thoughts, etc. for sure. What is more, I'm increasingly learning that to compare and contrast things--i.e. "positive" versus "negative"--is a judgment. And being nonjudgmental is the path. Which, includes seeing and not judging our judgments. If that makes sense? And not to say either of those are what you're specifically getting at. More that I appreciate you pointing out there's more to the story than what I briefly shared. Thank you! 🫶🏽
It gave me deep joy to listen to you reading this post. I miss you. I'm grieving what once was, us gathered in a room together, and embracing what's new. The new I'm still trying to figure out, but I'm embracing grace in that.
I was just putting a sticker in my new journal that says "Live Awake" and it gave me pause as I listened to you. Living awake means paying attention. And, like you say, we need to pay attention to what voices we're listening to and tend them with wisdom and care.
Miss you.
I'm so delighted to hear that, friend. And, I miss you too! That was a really special season we had together, for sure. And, whether we're in Scotland, Sicily, or elsewhere in Europe, our doors are always open for you!! 🫶🏽
Ooh! I love your connection between "live awake", paying attention, and the voices we listen and tend to. Thank you! 🙏🏽
Love and miss you too.
I may just show up on that door next year!
Woohoo! 💓💓
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and heart specifically regarding your own experiences and challenges ❤️ the authenticity of this is beautiful and inspiring.
In addition to what you spoke about regarding our positive and negative voices ; I wish to add a third perspective.
Often we have life experiences that lead to a third array of feelings and thoughts to navigate. They aren’t necessarily able to be labeled as ‘positive’ or ‘negative’ but instead as a voice of what influences how we feel to a similar situation . I also believe that this third category warrants attention. Something you consider.; not because it’s right or wrong, but instead, because this is how our body feels in response to a similar positive or negative situation.
I hope this makes sense. I’ve been thinking about this today in regards to my own response to a situation.
I love hearing your heart- thoughts- and perspective. You make me a better ME! ❤️
🥰 Ahh! Thank you! 🫶🏽
I'm delighted this resonated with you, friend. And thank you! 🙏🏽 What is more, thank you for offering more to what I shared! 🫶🏽 What you say makes sense in a variety of ways! For instance, there are more "neutral" flavors to our emotions, thoughts, etc. for sure. What is more, I'm increasingly learning that to compare and contrast things--i.e. "positive" versus "negative"--is a judgment. And being nonjudgmental is the path. Which, includes seeing and not judging our judgments. If that makes sense? And not to say either of those are what you're specifically getting at. More that I appreciate you pointing out there's more to the story than what I briefly shared. Thank you! 🫶🏽