Noise.....

Sometimes, life is peaceful. Other times, it is interrupted by noise.

I can get used to the noises that happen every day. The familiar noises: voices, sirens, dogs barking, cars, planes, music on the radio.... I can continue what I am trying to do and tune them out. Most of the time.

The noise that won't go away is inside of me. I don't “hear voices” but there is a still, small voice inside of me that tries to communicate with me.

When I choose to listen, I learn the things that I need to know, such as, how I am feeling about something, or what I need to do about a situation in my life.

For months, I ignored the little voice. The noise inside of me kept getting louder and louder. And I had to work harder and harder to ignore it. Until I could ignore it no more.

I had to listen.....

The cacophony was gone and a sense of peace washed over me again. I know what I have to do and I know it is the right thing—for me—to do.

Note to self: please listen to me!

Cali