listen with intention.
listen without judgement + with appreciation.
listen calmly + on purpose.
listen to truly see, feel, + hear the core + heart of a person.
listen to the sounds + proof of life around you.
listen to your heartbeat, to the falling rain, to the wailing sirens, the deafening silence, to the cooing (or possibly crying) baby, + to your constantly changing, yet ever present breath.
listen to the smile one has when recanting a dope memory.
listen to the heartbreak + grief one experiences +/or recalls without words at all.
listen to the passion behind the voice that rarely speaks.
listen to the pause before you respond.
listen to the underlying issue (ask questions for clarity).
listen with understanding, with curiosity, + with love.
listen to challenge your current perspectives, opinions, + beliefs.
listen to learn, to expand, to grow, + to accept.
listen to your instincts + your gut.
listen to what life is sharing with you.
today, take the time to truly listen —
listen + then share what you’ve learned from listening, fam.
be you, be dope!
Phylicia Sadsarin
Mindset Coach
journal prompt(s) for today:
who/what did you listen to today?
from your interaction, what did you learn about them/it? what did you learn about the world around you? what did you learn about yourself?