Listening to Your Heart
by Steve Goodier
I sometimes wish I had a road map for living.
If only someone would occasionally show me a way to
go, a direction to take, it seems things could be easier. Have you ever thought
like that?
But it doesn't take me long to remember that others
probably feel as confused as I do.
Passengers on a regular flight from Detroit to
Tri-City Airport (which is situated between the Michigan cities of Saginaw, Bay
City and Midland), must have felt a little more than confused during a flight
attendant's greeting. Obviously not familiar with the area, she welcomed
everyone warmly and stated that the destination would be Midland. A few
concerned passengers alerted her to the mistake, so she quickly corrected
herself by saying they were headed to Tri-City and Bay City.
Chuckles rippled along the aisle as she bravely
tried again. This time she informed passengers that their destination was
Saginaw. Now laughter broke out.
At that point, an authoritative voice came over the
intercom and rescued her. "I'm your pilot, folks," he said, "and don't worry --
I know where we're going."
It's nice when someone knows the way. But does
anyone know the way YOU should be going? The way you should go in your life?
The truth is -- we really can't depend on others for
the most important answers about living our lives. People can help, but nobody
can truly decide what is best for us; nobody else can steer us along that
individual path that we should take.
But the good news is this: we will eventually find
the way ourselves. And I believe we'll find it best by listening. Listening to
our hearts; listening to an inner voice.
I've learned that if I listen well, I will discover
that the solution I need is usually there, hiding within. It may be irritatingly
well hidden, but it is there nevertheless.
Perhaps you feel a bit lost. Most of us do at times.
And if so, don't worry. This may be a perfect time to listen. Listen to that
quiet voice within. And while you listen, remember this -- your inner pilot
knows where you're going.
Steve Goodier
Publisher@LifeSupportSystem.com is a professional speaker,
consultant and author of numerous books. Visit his site for more information, or
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