Every person in this life has something to teach me

- and as soon as I accept that,

I open myself to truly listening.

– Catherine Doucette

I remember reading years ago in the small but powerful book, Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff…And It’s All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson, that most people do not listen. Literally.They’re looking at you, but they’re not listening.

When we’re in conversation, most people aren’t listening to what the other is saying; instead, they’re already busy composing their response. I know I often feel it is hard for me to interject in a conversation, and we all know what it feels like not to be heard.

What does Carlson suggest?

Truly stop and consciously listen. Count to leave a space before responding, to be sure the other person truly is done and has completed their thought. Count to 10, which may seem long, but for a day, let others feel truly heard.

How will listening help you?

Draw one card from your favorite tarot, oracle, or angel deck and ask:

What can I learn this week

by truly quieting and consciously listening?

Carry this thought with you as you work with others today.

Count to 5 or 10 before responding to allow them a full discussion, and really … listen.

Here’s wishing you a week of new wisdom.

Warmly,

Donnaleigh

www.Donnaleigh.com

I am a big believer in what you focus on, expands in your life. In another words, what you put your attention to, becomes your reality. I have been focusing on something that is quickly starting to manifest in my reality. The flu. However, yesterday, I started to notice feeling worn out, headache, little fevers, chills and overall malaise.

Since I have learned that if I continue to focus on that, it will become my reality, I chose to relax, nap, drink fluids, pump the vitamins C and D and eat healthy. I watched some TV that makes me smile and excites me and off to bed I went. Before the lights went out, I used some EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to tap out the anxieties and fears that I took on about the flu.

Changing my focus to wellness and health, I feel 100% better. I am ready to greet the day, and the rest of the week feeling healthy and rejuvenated. Keeping my focus on wellness is creating a different reality. Deliberately choosing to focus on wellness, my nutrition, rest and wellbeing has become the forefront of my experience.

Today, be mindful of what you are paying attention to. If its something that isn’t desirable, gently change your attention to something that is. I have a “toolbox” that helps me change my focus. Here are a few ideas that help me to feel better and create a better reality.

Friends are my first line of assistance. I call a friend that can help me shift my attention. A friend can be loving and nonjudgmental in supporting you in shifting your focus from negativity to a more positive perspective.

Secondly, essential oils are a favorite in helping me shift my mood. I pick oils that uplift or comfort. My favorite scents are Geranium or Lavender. Scents help me to feel better nearly instantly.

A funny or inspirational Youtube video can be an added pick me up. Nothing is more effective than taking a couple minutes to laugh or be inspired. When you feel good you can shift your focus quickly.

We all experience things in our lives that don’t feel great. Our minds have the amazing power to create a different reality just from shifting our thoughts about it. I have experienced time and again how quickly things change. Today, I am experiencing good health and emotional wellbeing. I know I have the power to be well and stay well.

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