Thursday, January 24, 2019

When I Listen

When I listen, I am led to solutions.

When everyone I know listens, they are led to solutions.

When everyone I don’t even know, all over the planet, listens, they are led to solutions.

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Sometimes I have a scary problem that is so severe, it blocks out my ability to think.

I have learned to calm myself and to take deep breaths.

That is the first tool that I turn to.

Later, I am able to take other steps to relieve my fear and panic.

The best thing that happens is that by calming myself, I am able to listen for solutions.

Sometimes, just calming myself is the solution.

Sometimes, taking the time for deep reflection allows me to hear the solution.

Sometimes, just realizing that I need to stop, or at least slow down, allows me to feel calm.

Doing research can help find a solution.

Immersing myself in creative work always feels good.

Journaling helps me define my problem by putting it into words instead of just letting my feelings take over.

I am so grateful for the opportunities to listen.

The luxury of taking time for self-care is the greatest gift I can give myself.

Learning to practice self-care habitually is important for me.

Realizing the self-care needs to be consistent helps me progress.

The consistent and habitual practice of self-care is new for me.

Often, it is the solution.


© 2019 Kathryn Hardage


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