Speaking to Our Soul

"I can sit alone by an open window for hours if I like,

and hear only bird songs, and the rustle of leaves.  The

trees are pure gold and orange."

Virginia Woolf

Life can be overwhelming with critical thoughts in our head, mandatory appointments on our calendar, and unlimited self-imposed expectations from our jobs.  We tell our lovely selves we will deserve a break once our to-do lists have been completed.   Rarely, does that happen.

All of the above is a projection of how we want to be seen in the world.  We hope to carve out a place  where we may shine, where our work is recognized, and at long last feel secure in the presence of others.  The ultimate goal is to know we have made a change.

At some point in life, we begin to shed activities that no longer seem to heighten our life experience and we drift from people who no longer contribute to expanding our awareness.  Deeper within we go, being alone more with our own thoughts.  The realization that taking a walk, sitting on the porch, reading or listening to music can more clearly speak to our soul.