Life is like Playdough

Another week has flown by. Are we all enjoying the whirlwind?

I KNOW time is a human-made construct, an illusion in the cosmic scheme of things- but deadlines, appointments, and other time pressures like getting dinner on the table in time sure feels real! With all the fabulous technological advances that are supposed to make life so much easier and convenient, why does it seem like we are going faster, doing more, and feeling under building pressure more than ever before? Life feels overwhelming and I can’t see it letting up any time soon…

OR…

Another week has flown by. Are we all enjoying the dance?

I KNOW time is on my side. I have all the time in the world, because I am in flow! We are eternal and have forever to get it right! Creating life from an open heart that is clear about our Purpose here, we may learn to manage our schedule based on priorities. We can use all the fabulous technology to expand, and assist our soul’s mission, and that includes daily to do’s. In a world where everything is coming at us from all directions, being able to distinguish what is worthy of your attention is a powerful skill. Claim it now. Claim into being that which you want and it shall be done!

Well, these are the kinds of conversations going on in my head at any given point in the day- can you relate? And which one feeeels better?

I think that answer is evident… so why do we even bother with the one that stresses us out…? Truth be told, it’s just a habit. A pattern we picked up and by repeating it unconsciously for years or decades, the grooves go deeeep.

The beauty of being alive in this dimension is the ability to choose again. We CAN make changes! IF we are aware. Awareness is the first step; a desire/willingness is next.

I always tell my kids “Life is like Playdough; you can make of it what you will” Gee, I’m brilliant! LOL! So why am I making a mess sometimes and beauty at others? It seems to take a lot of practice…Like my dear Father-in-Law used to always say to me “In 20 years Kid, you’ll be perfect”… Hrrumph.

Thank Goddess, time is on my side!

This week, along with having more FUN with the boys and hubs, I have dialed-in something else. It only takes minutes, but can shift the atmosphere in the home/relationship/conversation INSTANTLY- now that’s effectiveness we can all use!

All it is, is actually LISTENING.

Literally STOPPING whatever I am juggling, and just turning around. Maybe even sit down or bend down, and HEAR not just what is being said, but what is the message, the need, underneath what is being said?

The beautiful thing is how much space that gives everyone to hear themselves, and they usually can actually discern their own answers from that honored place. When I am distracted and ‘trying’ to listen, which doesn’t validate the other person or what they’re sharing, which can get them distracted and confused so it actually takes LONGER for them to even express it in all the static we’re both feeling. Another benefit is that I get to Relaxxxx. I just listen with an open heart, and breathe deep, and feel them, which actually gets me to tune into myself too, and we all seem to connect in that moment.

Something magical transpires. I can’t even believe my ears, when so often I say literally nothing other than maybe, “hmmm”, “I see…”, or “wow, that sounds rough”. Before I know it, the tears, anger, or depression vaporizes and suddenly I am engulfed in a hug of small arms, big heart, and POOF, they are off again!

Taking time to listen saves time, and creates time.

For now, I leave you with an all-time favorite quote that says it all so beautifully:

“JUST BY LISTENING DEEPLY, WE CAN ALLEVIATE MUCH SUFFERING.”

I am not exactly sure where I first came across this, but I believe it is a Buddhist saying.

And remember, listen deeply to your self too! That’s where all the answers are.

I’ll be whispering this loving reminder in your ears and hearts this week.

Bless!

Shannon Leone

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