Today I have been reflecting on my ability to listen deeply, which I work on daily and have commented on many times in this journal. My ability to listen has added greatly to the richness of my life. If I am internally quiet I can communicate with the plants in my yard, feel the more intense feelings of those I am interacting with and communicate with spirits. I just have to quiet my internal dialog, which of course requires constant attention and is next to impossible. I do better to not watch or listen to much news and stay away from rapid fire things like the internet. I like meditation and quiet time. Laughing at my own brain chatter rather than fighting or judging it also helps.
