Even for "Audacious" Women, Our Quietist Moments Can Be Our Most Powerful

Audacious is such a boldly descriptive word. Kind of makes my heart race just saying it. But being audacious doesn’t mean we always have to be in high gear. In fact, in my experience, the more I allow myself to get still in meditation or prayer and listen in the silence...the more power I give myself when I am out in the world, working joyfully toward my heart’s desires.

It’s in the silence, listening to my inner guidance, that I find critical answers to my concerns about business, relationships, and anything else going on in my life.

I share this because at one time I was a frenetic type A perfectionist who just went after goals, and not always very substantive ones I admit. I had an appearance of success, but didn’t feel very peaceful on the inside. There was never enough, time, energy or money.  And certainly no time for or interest in meditation. Sadly, there might have been a time when I thought this was actually a waste of time.

Thankfully, I know better now. I actually carve out time in my day, every day, for this practice. I don’t “give up” an hour a day for this. It’s in this quiet time that I get truly grounded, appreciate the path I am on, and come to understand what my next steps are. 

For years my soul was calling out for me to simply listen. To just stop, be still, get silent, and listen.  When we realize how much wisdom is within, we can really live life big. Our inner guidance is the most powerful because it’s the voice we’re most aligned with… even more than those of our spouses, friends, and yes, even our life coaches!

It wasn’t until I started listening to and then acting on my inner guidance that I really understood my own power. As I became (nearly!) fearless and so energized toward what I wanted, I started noticing my dreams started getting bigger – I mean a whole lot bigger. Ideas that would have seemed impossible previously were not only possible, but very clearly my Divine path.  How could I not walk down that road?

So, I want to encourage those who meditate on a regular basis…cool, keep going. And, if you are not but want to try it out, I recommend starting with a guided mediation CD, something with a message that really resonates with where you are in your life. In my experience it is not really necessary to read a book but perhaps reviewing some resources on the benefits and basics would be helpful and motivational. And most cities have wonderful people who facilitate live group mediations… these can be extra powerful because you get to be in the experience rather than thinking about it.

Most important, just give yourself time each day with no noise, let go of the mind chatter, drop down into your heart, feel the love there… and listen. It takes practice, especially letting go of the mind chatter, but keep trying. Don’t judge yourself. You will find amazing gifts of wisdom in the silence.

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