The Voices We Hear and Listen To

So many voices with so much to say

Constantly telling you how to feel, what to do and who to be.

“Stand here!” “Sit there!” “Do this! Don’t do that!” “Go up!” “Come down!”

“That’s right, that’s wrong.” “Here is good, there is bad.”

“He’ll make you happy. She’ll make you sad.”

Parents, siblings, family and friends

Religion, politics and societies trends

All voicing opinions creating chaos and fear.

But in stillness, there’s a different voice I hear.

“Run Wild. Fly Free. Take a moment and listen to me.

I’ve been with you from the very start.

I am your soul. I am your heart.

Breathe in. Breathe out.

Look at where you are. Take note of all you have done.

The paths you’ve taken have carried you far.

You’ve sat here and stood there. Done this and done that.

Been up and been down. Gone right and gone wrong.

Have had good and bad. She’s made you happy and he’s made you sad.

Parents, siblings, family and friends

Religion, politics and societies trends

Yes they are confusing, chaotic and filled with fear.

Yes it’s been hard and you’ve done much of it on your own.

But oh the experience gained and how you have grown!

And one thing that is bright and clear

Are the steps you’ve taken and the seeds you’ve sown have not gone unknown.

The life and love you dream of and desire lives in you and only you can ignite its fire.

You believe it’s possible for others. Now believe it’s possible for you.

It’s all there you’ll see.

Keep running wild and flying free

And remember to listen to me.”