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Club Sheba

@sheba2011

Another beautiful day in the ‘burgh. Helped hubby put some outdoor Christmas decorations up since it was sunny and warm. Will be getting cooler and a lot of showers during the next week so took advantage of today.☔ A lot of people in our area already have their houses decorated and lit. I think people are looking for something to make them happy.🎄🎋

Nothing planned this weekend because of the covid increases. Was supposed to be at a very elaborate, expensive wedding tomorrow. Dad was spending $75,000. It was canceled but they are still getting married with only parents and grandparents attending. They did send a link to watch the ceremony virtually. 👰🤵

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.

@kittengirl,

Good Morning in California wishing you and the family a safe weekend.
Sending Kitty hugs. 🌹

@Cherie

Good Morning in S. Cali wishing you and the family a great and safe Weekend.

Miss ya!!! 😘

@shoelady60,

Good Afternoon in the burgh. 😘😎All my appts will be done in the next three weeks. 🤣
Labs are next with the Oncologist all he needs are the Mammogram Report. 😎

It has been a long year with so many twist and turns I am ready to collapse but I have to
be strong.

I hope you and your family are having a great time. We are on the uptick in OZ.

I am still thankful for so much. Thanks for the chuckle last night. 🤣

@71flowerchild,

Howdy in Texas or wherever you are. Happy Thanksgiving Week to you and your
family.

Give Little D and Jewell a nice OZ pet. 😘😎Please stay safe.

@taci,

Good Morning in Cali I am so glad you and your family will be together this
Thanksgiving. Please let me know how your mom is doing. I am so tired of Covid-19.
All our lives have change in this pass year. Moving forward let’s all be thankful for what
we do have. 😎😘

Enjoy the view as you go on with your day. 🌹

I have notice the sky looks different when there is someone you love is up there. 💕

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon in Florida. Pretty sure you are getting reading for Trivia tonight. 😎🌹
See ya then.

@loaf,

Good Afternoon in the Rock and Roll City. Wishing you and the family a safe Thanksgiving
with the family if possible. 😘🌹

Enjoy this beautiful fall season

HSN Sassy Jones