Distractions… A Way to Avoid Listening to my Inner Guide

Sometimes I wonder why I feel a need to keep myself busy. Running here, running there, helping this person, helping that person. Always listening to either music, talk radio, or connecting with something on social media. Constantly distracting myself from the thoughts in my head.

Am I not wanting to hear something? Am I afraid of being alone with myself and my thoughts? Am I afraid of what I’m going to hear? Am I avoiding working on myself? Am I displaying avoidance behavior?

These are tough, yet necessary questions I need to ask myself. I know in my heart it’s imperative for my inner and outer growth, to take time to be with myself… to listen to my spiritual team, higher self, and my heart.

My mind tends to intellectualize the need to be still, at times throughout the day, and my heart yearns for it, yet there are still days when I tune-out both of them. However, I have learned to identify and appreciate the opportunities provided to me that allow for this quiet time. For example, at the beginning of a weekly zoom session, with an enlightened friend and others in his community of learners, he asks each of us to take a few minutes for ourselves. To take a few breaths, calm the body and mind, and put aside all thoughts and concerns. I look forward to this time, because it’s exactly what my heart and mind need, before interacting with others on zoom.

Another opportunity I cherish is my morning quiet time with my four fur babies… a dog, cat, and two birds. Our routine consists of not only feeding each animal breakfast and playing with the dog and her toys, but with cuddling, petting, nurturing, and talking with them as well. It is during this time that I quiet my mind, talk with my angels, giggle as I watch my dog play, and “tune in” to what my inner guidance is sharing with me. This daily time is one we all appreciate.

Now that I’ve reflected on my need to take time to quiet my mind, I will be more aware of the times I am using music, talk radio, projects, work, and other outside influences to intentionally distract me.

If I’m going to become the best version of myself… I need to start with loving myself enough to take time to silence my mind, calm my body, and to listen and hear what my inner voice, higher self, and spiritual team is trying to share with me.

So, the next time my cat jumps on my lap during a zoom session or while I’m on my laptop, I will become aware of what I’m doing and give her the attention she is asking of me. I’ll see it as a reminder for both of us to get our needs met… she with a little attention, and me, a few minutes to be present in the moment and LISTEN!

Blessings Embraced:

• Taking the time to quiet my mind gives me the opportunity to listen to the messages I need to hear

• Listening to my inner voice and spiritual team provides me with guidance

• Animals remind me to slow down and “smell the roses”

Affirmation: I take time, everyday, to quiet my mind and listen to the messages I receive.