Listening before acting eliminates impulsiveness. When we’re tuned into the universal spirit, we have access to our inner guidance, and we respond rather than react. The act of responding before acting is reflecting on our wisdom, contemplating the scenarios, and choosing what is ultimately for our highest good.
Listening is also about being more present and embracing mindfulness. It’s about listening to our body, mind, and spirit. What is our body telling us? Is it giving us indicators that need to be addressed? Are we vibrant, strong, and healthy, and what can we do to embrace more vitality, strength, and longevity?
Within us lies an infinite intelligence if we’re willing to listen. Inside us all lies a limitless source of wisdom that is always prodding us to action. The inspired actions can be baby steps—changing our inner self-talk and changing the words we speak so they can be in alignment with our higher selves. It can be rituals such as meditation, affirmative or gratitude prayers, or journaling.
Other times it can be talking to someone we trust, or it can be merely solitude. Our mind seeks expansion, and it does so through our lifestyle and rituals. Expanding our mind means expanding our awareness. Being open-minded means greater self-awareness.
Self-awareness is about discernment, cultivating our inner power, and choosing what resonates with us. Following a plan obliviously is negating our guidance from within. It’s following a philosophy or system with our eyes closed. It’s asking for directions all the time rather than relying on ourselves.
Advice is good, but everyone is different, and what works for some may not work for others. There is not one path for everyone, since that would defy contrast, authenticity, and uniqueness, and it would stunt evolution. Don’t seek to convert; seek your unique path, and the universe will align you with your tribe and your authentic contributions.
Lastly, listening to our spirit is embracing our calling and purpose. It’s following our passion, creativity, and uniqueness. If your passion and creativity are in alignment, then pursue that, knowing there are unseen forces at work, always willing to assist. Persistence doesn’t quit, and faith is taking inspired action toward your goals and desires.