More on Listening

Just listen...

When I was growing up, I was happy to play on my own.  I would make up friends to have conversations with and to play with.  So when it came to the bit at the retreats where we were supposed to be silent, I felt I had an edge.  I like silence.
Good old Ego.  Ego makes me believe that being content on my own makes me good at being silent.  But being alone and being silent are not the same.  If I'm to be truthful, I find it difficult to be silent.  Noiseless, no problem.  I know where every squeaky floorboard is and how to avoid them.  But silence?
Ego likes to draw attention to itself.  Even when I take time out to sit with God my mind races.  "God, this is what I achieved today.  But I'm still struggling with this.  What should I do about this?  And what should I work on next?  Should I bother Nayne about the plane tickets?  I haven't even packed yet.  And I must remember to write up that list of things not to forget..."   Perhaps I should pay God for His advice.  If I did, I might just take the time to listen to it!

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Ross Galán, NLP Spiritual Life Coach
at the Spiritual Life Coaching School