I listen and recognize the voice of Spirit.
If
I still my thoughts, I may hear sounds I had previously ignored—the hum
of a refrigerator, a car passing by, the ticking of a clock, or
laughter from a child. My awareness grows as I pay attention to the
present moment. Hearing and listening are not exactly the same. I hear the birds as
they carry on their conversations with each other. I listen carefully to
another person expressing thoughts and feelings. I interact with them
as I grow to understand them better. I am not listening to respond with
my own story, but rather to connect with them in a spirit of compassion
and understanding. I listen to the ideas that come to me from Spirit in meditation and
prayer. I recognize the inner knowing of Spirit and follow the guidance I
receive.
For God alone my soul waits in silence.—Psalm 62:1
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