LISTENING FOR GUIDANCE —

When you listen to someone completely and attentively, you are hearing not only their words but also the feelings behind what is being conveyed—the whole of it, not just part of it.

Most of us are better talkers than listeners. When someone is talking, we often aren’t listening; we’re thinking about what we’ll say in reply. Or perhaps we have nothing to say in response, but we simply aren’t interested in what’s being said. Our eyes glaze over. Giving someone our full attention is the highest compliment. So it is with God.

We show God our deepest respect by listening attentively. When we still our minds and truly listen, we are likely to receive surprising insights. Today, I will remember to pause and connect with my higher power in silence, inviting a more peaceful and productive day.