Conversation – 15

Sheba,What a beautiful gallery of roses.Happy Thursday to you,Loaf,Cherie,Taci,Mcpoopoo and all that read and post here.

So very sorry to read of your family member’s loss.My aunt(who I loved like a Mother) had that type cancer and her last days were so hard on her and the family.Hospice was outstanding,as usual.She passed 10 yrs after my daddy,her brother.Prayers for you and all that loved her. ((((HUGS))))

I hope bad weather goes away for each of you and Spring brings the beautiful flowers and trees back to life…Hope each of you have a great rest of your week.

YOU R SO SWEET SHEBA! Tank- you for the beautiful rose& It means a lot that you include me! HAVE W WONDERFUL DAY!! BIG HUGS TO YOU!!🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️HOPE YOU LIKE FRUIT 🍇🍉🍊🍑🍒🍌

Less Thinking and More Feeling

When we begin to listen with our hearts rather than our heads, our whole world changes and becomes softer.

Most of us were born and raised in cultures that value the head over the heart and, as a result, we place our own hearts below our heads in a sort of inner hierarchy of which we may not be conscious. What this means is that we tend to listen and respond from the neck up, often leaving the rest of our bodies with little or no say in most matters. This is a physical habit, which sometimes feels as ingrained as the way we breathe or walk. However, with effort and awareness, we can shift the energy into our hearts, listening and responding from this much deeper, more resonant place.

The brain has a masterful way of imposing structure and order on the world, creating divisions and categories, devising plans and strategies. In many ways, we have our brains to thank for our survival on this planet. However, as is so clear at this time, we also need the wisdom of our hearts if we wish to continue surviving in a viable way. When we listen from our heart, the logical grid of the brain tends to soften and melt, which enables us to perceive the interconnectedness beneath the divisions and categories we use to organize the world. We begin to understand that just as the heart underlies the brain, this interconnectedness underlies everything.

Many agree that this is the most important work we can do at this time in history, and there are many practices at our disposal. For a simple start, try sitting with a friend and asking him to tell you about his life at this moment. For 10 minutes or more, try to listen without responding verbally, offering suggestions, or brainstorming solutions. Instead, breathe into your heart and your belly, listening and feeling instead of thinking. When you do this, you may find that it’s much more difficult to offer advice and much easier to identify with the feelings your friend is sharing. You may also find that your friend opens up more, goes deeper, and feels he has really been heard. If you also feel great warmth and compassion, almost as if you are seeing your friend for the first time, then you will know that you have begun to tap the power of listening with your heart.

To My Family. ♥

@loaf and @mcpoopoo I know your B-Days are in April just give me a date. 🙂

I don’t want to forget anyone. Here is to Spring. Don’t let the wind blow you away. ♥

Al Jarreau
“Mornin'”

Mornin’ Mister Radio
Mornin’ little Cheerios
Mornin’ sister oriole
Did I tell you everything is fine
In my mind?

Mornin’ Mister Shoeshine man
Shine’em bright in white and tan
Baby said she loves me and
Need I tell you that everything here is just fine
In my mind

‘Scuse me if I sing
My heart has found its wings
Searchin’ high and low
And now at last I know

Mornin’ Mister Golden Gate
I should walk but I can’t wait
I can’t wait to set it straight
I was shakin’ but now I am makin’ it fine
Here in my mind

My heart will soar
With love that’s rare and real
My smiling face will feel every cloud
Then higher still beyond the blue until
I know I can like any man reach out my hand
And touch the face of God

‘Scuse me if I sing
My heart has found its wings
Searchin’ high and low
And now at last I know

Mornin’ Mister Radio
Mornin’ little Cheerios
Mornin’ sister oriole
Did I tell you everything is fine
In my mind

So won’t you get up, oriole
So won’t you get up, Cheerio
Wake up, Mister Radio
[Scatting] it’s fine
Here in my mind

Singin’ about mornin’ little radio
Mornin’ little Cheerios
Wake up, Mister Radio
Need I tell you everything right is just doing fine
Woo, in my mind

4 Angel1204,

I hope this post finds you well I know your pain. Be well my friend. ♥

4 the peeps at HSN. 🙂

To All The Peeps Who Visit The Conversation Thread. ♥

@taci,

Thank you for your kind words. How are things with you?

@pigpandi

Enjoy your day. 🙂

Cherie ♥

@loaf,

I hope everything looks great. Enjoy your day. ♥

@mcpoopoo,

This should make your day. ♥