Learning to Listen (part two, lessons 2- 8)

Today was my first day of the silence vow. It hasn't been easy. But my inentions have been full of faith, and in a small way, I am proud. Lesson 2: To get where I need to go, to get where my soul feels at home, I had to speak when spoken to. When i did, i learned that my voice sounded sweeter to me, it asked nothing for me, and answered to all creation (because of the infinite connection for one moment to occur) Lesson 3: When other people are involved, listening is more connected with speaking than silence. If you don't respond with words, people seem to assume you aren't listening. listening has more to do with hearing, looking, paying attention, it has to do with responding to what is said, without clouding the message with your thoughts. in this way, listening is a lot like loving (loving---leaving room enough for others to grow) Lesson 4: True emotion yields sound. Laughter cannot be held back, sighs in the comfort of silence and sun, etc. Lesson 5: In the absence of sound, a smile is the best form of substitute language. In most cases a smile will suffice. Lesson 6: When there is sound, I speak too much, and don't listen enough. When there is sound, I call everyone. I'm constantly on the phone. I listen and converse with everyone. except God. except my core. except the Universe at a soulful level. I need to start every conversation here, then share with others from the absence of sound. Lesson 7: If you don't slow down and PAY ATTENTION you won't see the signs.... .and you'll also likely get a speeding ticket. (grrrrr!!!) Lesson 8: Silence speakes in different voices to people. The tone is in the intention. ____________________________________________________________________ *Today I played in God's back yard. I consider it my Home.