The Journey
Listening More Closely: Making Space for What Matters
As I’ve shared before, I began this journey of learning to use my intuition many years ago—and now, it’s not just something I practice. It’s how I live.
I began by seeking more happiness, health, joy, learning, and contentment. I thought I was headed toward a destination. But now, I’ve realised: there is no destination—only the next step.
Creating Space to Hear
One of the greatest gifts of this phase in my life—where I’ve consciously reduced responsibilities—is the ability to listen more closely.
For a long time, my life was so full that the things which really mattered often got pushed aside. Even foundational actions—like those related to my health—never quite made it to the top of the list.
Now, as I clear away the last bits of “life laundry,” I’m beginning to focus on what, ironically, I needed all along.
Synchronicities in Stillness
Earlier this week, I sent a photo of a sunrise to a friend. She had just done the same. These quiet synchronicities have become predictable moments when I’m more in tune with life’s natural flow.
This particular friend has been in my life for over 30 years. We don’t speak often, but when we do, nothing has changed. There’s no judgment, no guilt, no need for apologies. Just a familiar rhythm and a deep sense of being seen and understood.
She listens to my stories—new and old—without interruption, and in that space, I feel heard. That kind of connection restores something essential in me. It makes me want to offer that same presence in return.
The Luxury of Unfilled Time
While we were messaging, I told her how grateful I was to have the space to think about the people I truly care about.
That thought has lingered with me all week.
I’ve noticed how tempting it is to fill the space as soon as it opens up. That’s long been my habit. But filling the space too quickly leaves no room for:
New directions
Unexpected connections
Deeper moments with people already in my life
So, I’m learning to pause.
To ask myself: How does this feel in my body?
Before saying yes. Before adding more.
Living the Question
Right now, not refilling my time takes intention. It takes awareness.
And in that space, I find clarity—not just about what’s next, but about what matters now.
Your Turn:
What could happen if you left just a little more space in your schedule this week?
Who or what might show up in that quiet?