Is Anybody Listening?

Is anybody listening?

With the busyness of life and everyone having their own responsibilities it’s easy to look around and wonder– can anybody hear me? Does anybody care? Is anybody listening?

We all have feelings, thoughts, and concerns that we need to express. Did you know that your body is holding in all of these feelings and thoughts that you give energy to? And if you suppress it, it can lead to these physical manifestations:

• Weakening of the immune system

• Chronic pain conditions

• Higher chances of other health risks

In other words, someone could be suffering from chronic pain or experiencing health issues all because they won’t express what they are feeling or thinking. 

I’ll be the first to say that I am guilty of this. Being busy in the daily grind, not allowing myself to feel all the feels. Because who has time for that anyway? I have a job to do, a family to take care of, and bills to pay. But the truth of the matter is that if you don’t take care of you– you won’t have the chance to decide if you want to slow down later on. You might be forced to.

So I encourage you today to acknowledge what you are feeling inside and don’t allow yourself to feel weighed down by your thoughts. Express them with someone you trust. Be present with yourself. Allow yourself time to feel and express what’s going on inside.

Only then will we be able to begin our journey to healing and encourage optimal health mentally and physically. And instead of asking “is anybody listening” we will be able to say “I will express myself and listen to what my mind and body need. I am listening.”