There can be so many conflicting voices in our head vying for attention. Arriving unannounced and at times uninvited to play with out thoughts and emotions. Waking us from our sleep or rendering us unmotivated and tired in our daily lives. These voices can be self critical or critical of others. Fearful for our own health and safety. Concerned and filled with worry for the health and safety of others. Angry at ourselves, others and the world. Deeply saddened by the current world situation.
In our daily lives we absorb the outside world – conversations, news and social media and even the unsaid which we interpret within. All these outer voices get filtered and processed within our mind and body.
How do we filter the conflicting voices that try to sabotage our decisions, self beliefs and mood? Particularly when they speak loudly and try to drown out the quieter inner voice of our own truth.
“Your inner voice, your instinct, knows everything.”
Henry Winkler
Look to the inner voice that speaks to you with love, understanding and compassion. The voice that has your back and your best interests at heart. The inner voice that bolsters your spirits, urges you to go after your dreams and gives you hope for the future. The more you listen to your true inner voice about your value and potential the stronger that voice will become. The more able you are to think clearly and calmly. Resolving issues that need your attention.
Create a space of discernment. Consciously step back and switch off from the constant bombardment of the outer world. Find a quiet space to allow your body to process and hear your inner thoughts clearly. Question the voices of negativity, criticism and fear. Are their ‘words’ true? Create a pause to listen to your inner response.
Finding your true inner voice is an ongoing practice. It is one that consciously requires creating space for discerning and sifting your thoughts. The rewards are increasingly honouring yourself and living your life authentically. A benefit that radiates beyond you back out into the world around you.