The Still, Small Voice

I've often been accused of having a hummingbird mind.  While my husband ponders and weighs his thoughts during a conversation, I have often flown on to the next interesting topic. When he continues with his take on our current conversation, I am lost. Thankfully, he no longer takes it personally when I look at him blankly and say profoundly, "Huh?"

My mind is rarely silent. Meditation without a moving pencil or brush is challenging. And although I'd like to tell you my self-talk is always on par with what I believe, the negative, faithless and cruel can enter periodically. Perhaps you're familiar with some of these yourself? These dreadful comments on our looks, our abilities, our reputation, our futures... that we would never ever consider voicing about anyone else. Yet we allow this inside our most private world.

 I am working to be aware of when I let my mind entertain these harmful thoughts. Left alone, they can become what I believe to be true. And once that happens, can shape who I am and how my life goes. I am working hard to hear that still, small voice  that speaks truth to me. And then, no matter how silly that seems, concentrate on that.

So don't you let nasty thoughts build a comfortable place in your head. They will break your heart. They are not your friends. The truth is you are precious. You are valued and you are worth being loved. Yes, you are.

And I love you, too. Bunches.