That is what I was able to gather after spending yesterday evening in my own little quiet corner. Everyone has literally gone home, and there I was, with my notebook, a pen, and nothing but silence and my own thoughts 💭 and inner voice. For the first time in a very long time, I was finally able to really hear what he was trying to tell me about my day and about my concerns, and where things are going in my life. The thing about having an innermost voice has nothing to do with those dramatic movie scenes where people think they can literally hear God speak. That’s just movie. But if you really ask me, I think there is really a small part of Him in every single one of us. Some of us know them as our conscience, or our intuition, instinct, and even gut feeling. He is rarely ever loud when he speaks, and yeah, he often whispers under all of the daily noises. The real challenge though, is that we are often so distracted by all the noises that we don’t bother to slow down and quieten ourselves enough to actually listen.

He/She is Our Guiding Compass 🧭

When I really reflect and look back on my life’s journey, going as far back as when I was 16, I could remember those key moments when that innermost voice would speak to me, help guide me towards certain decisions and directions. And frankly, if not for that inner wisdom, I would’ve been really lost a long time ago. No kidding. And yet, I must admit that in recent history, I’ve seemed to stop listening. Not because he wasn’t speaking or anything, but I just wasn’t really interested in listening. I would go to him like he is a consultant when I needed advice, but I’ve never really included him as a part of me, a part of my life.

And now I have. And it has really changed how I see everything about myself as well as my view of the world and the circumstances that I’m in. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that being able to truly listen and hear that innermost voice is one of the most life-changing experiences we can have.

The next question then is, “When was the last time that you have truly listened to your innermost voice?”, “When was the last time that you have actively included him/her in your daily conversations and thought-process?”

If your answer is, “It’s been a while,” then I loved to encourage you to maybe set aside some time today. Turn off your devices, or at least put them far away. Be in a quiet place, anywhere, and just sit, be still and listen. Trust me, it is truly a transformative experience once you can hear them speak for the first time [or in a long time].