Hearing the Whisper
There is immense beauty and power in listening to the quiet whisper within.
Have you ever noticed that in a noisy, crowded room, the most effective way to communicate with someone is to lean in close and whisper? Shouting to be heard only amplifies the chaos and leaves you feeling drained. In the same way, the still, gentle voice inside us doesn’t try to compete with the constant mental chatter or the loud, distracting noise of the world around us. If we want to hear it—no matter how much turmoil surrounds us or rages within us—we only need to tune in to that soft, inner voice beneath the noise.
Often, the louder voices in our minds—the ones that bring panic, fear, or urgency—are the ones that demand our attention. These voices may come from old internalized beliefs, perhaps from childhood or the expectations of society, and they often carry half-truths. Their insistence comes from being disconnected from the center of our being. Meanwhile, the quiet voice that reassures us that everything is fundamentally okay speaks with calm assurance. Once we hear it, we recognize it as the truth. It’s a truth that brings a profound sense of peace, and suddenly, all the other voices—the ones that once seemed so loud and pressing—fade into the background, seeming distant and small.
As we begin to listen more closely to this whisper, we may notice that it influences how we communicate with others. We might find ourselves less inclined to indulge in pointless chatter and more focused on preserving our connection to that steady, quiet truth within. This whisper, with its unwavering confidence, becomes our guiding force. As we align more with it, we become a living extension of that calm voice, cutting through the noise of the world and radiating more peace, trust, and confidence.
To learn how to tap into your authentic inner voice, schedule a session.
Debi Anson LCSW CAADC
616-268-2787
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