Listen

I've been thinking about listening. Not just to the people around us, but to that indefinable voice inside that seems to prepare us for things we can't know to expect. Those times when you realize, "something just told me..." or "I had a feeling...".

If you've read my recent posts, you know my mom passed away last month. The month before that, I decided at the last minute to go see her for Mother's Day. During that visit, I uncharacteristically and spontaneously decided to take a selfie of the two of us. I also remember noticing how frail she seemed and wondering how much longer she would be with us.

It turned out to be just a few more weeks.

I was so incredibly grateful I listened and paid attention to that feeling that told me it was important.

Those feelings and thoughts are there for a reason. I sometimes find it hard to tell if it's really a prompting or just my wishful thinking. But there are times that I'm left with no doubt where it's coming from, even if that understanding doesn't come until afterwards. And I often regretted the times I brushed those thoughts aside, thinking I was being silly or foolish.

I'm a religious person and I believe that "voice" is spiritual inspiration or revelation. Some people probably think of it as instinct or intuition. Maybe some people think of it as a guardian angel or as the universe sending you a message.

Whatever it is you believe - listen.