I’ve always loved the idea of viewing our own thoughts as sacred. Here’s why: It would seem that many of us don’t give ourselves enough credit, feel unworthy, see ourselves as incompetent and/or incapable of bringing to fruition what is truly important and meaningful in our lives, no matter the size or grandeur of that dream. I certainly am guilty of this.
In doing so, we find ourselves dependent on what others think, feel and say about us and our ‘talents.’ Who cares what others think? Why do we place so much importance on what another individual’s opinion of us is? Because we want to belong. We don’t want to be an outcast. Many times we’ll compromise our own desires and intentions just to avoid being excommunicated from our safe haven.
This is a fallacy. First of all, everyone has the same doubts within themselves and – as I tell my teenage son – no one cares about what you’re doing. They have their own problems to deal with. So, instead of dismissing that small voice within us, we should be listening with great intent as if it’s a wise loved-one from the past is whispering words of truth in our ear to guide us to where we intend to go.
These are our instincts. These are indeed sacred and should be held as such. The more we listen the louder the whisper. We know where we’re going. And we can certainly use the help of others, but ultimately we know the way.