Listening to Myself
It’s OK to be ME
It’s OK to ask myself for guidance
I have my own permission
To seek out my own internal barometer
I can listen to the still small voice
The creative voice of my inner child
The happy kid who became excited
At almost anything entering his path
I can listen to what my heart says
I can heed my soul’s inner whisperings
I can feel what wants to spring forth
Only now will I finally listen
I thought society knew best before
I was following what I thought I “should” do
I followed what sounded like good ideas
Concepts, noble purposes, societal norms
I followed ideas like helping others
Saving the world, doing good deeds
Finding my purpose and building a business
After I got good grades and got a good job
But I never listened to myself
I never listened to what made my heart sing
I paid no attention to my own inner voice
Which knows what’s best for me above everything else
Above the plan my parents’ laid out
Above the plan my church described
Above the plan my good intentions laid out
Above the plan my fears prescribed
Not what I should do
Not what the rest are doing
Not because having a business is right
Or becoming wealthy or building passive income is either
All are great ideas I know
But no idea is greater than what my heart knows
What my soul lives and breathes inside
What my body continuously whispers to me
Searching and seeking, but never finding
Until I listen to what’s always been present
The quiet still voice whispering to me
Telling me my own path to fulfillment
Feeling like a fool I come back to this moment
Realizing I had never asked myself the question
What would make me happy?
What would make my heart sing for joy?
What does my heart say?
What does my soul crave for?
What does my inner guidance tell me to do?
I just might find out for the first time
For so long I had neglected my voice
What I had truly wanted inside
What surprises, what joy
What fulfillment, what treasure
What blessings of joy I will find
As I journey back into where I came from
And ask myself what is best for me
Resting assure my own wisdom knows best
