Listening

Summary

Listening explores truth beyond rumor—an invitation to presence, discernment, and clarity in love and connection. A poetic reflection at luciditybooks.

Why are you listening?

You have been told things about me that are not true at best. So, my task is to remove programmed propaganda against me from your mind. Don’t believe things you hear about me without consulting me first and judge me by my behavior not by hearsay.

The root of all confusion and misunderstandings is in the spoken word, so be careful of who you listen too. Eager ears are filled with whispers. Most of those whispers come with an enormous un-valued added tax. In other words, those whispers are not worth the breath they are transmitting on.

In most cases, it is not that certain people dislike me. They think they know what they do not know. They are enthusiastic about filling in the blanks. Swimming around in that pretty head of yours are falsehoods about me that must be addressed.

Muting those mistaken allegations about me will be quick. Just pay attention to what I am telling you. Place your trust in me not in someone who think they know about me.

Furthermore, I am not speaking to you from what I sit on. I am being deliciously up front and honest with you. In as much as you can take my words to bed with you and sleep comfortably all night. And if your appetite alerts you at any moment, be confident that my words will satisfy your hunger.

You have been told things about me from the downside up and the outside in. What you have been told sounds so convincing. The thought of counter-intelligence seldom crosses your mind. I am here to clarify any of your questions about me and guide you onto the path of high bliss.

The orchard is full of sour grapes that get mixed in with the sweet ones. This is where discernment and discretion are essential. You must choose either the sour or the sweet. This way, you cultivate your taste to judge well.

You have been told things about me that you know are not true. But, the heap keeps piling up. It is confusing you. Do not be alarmed by this. It is normal for the brain to question itself. The mind, if you like, often doubts itself. Do not jump into the lake if you do not know how to swim. Do not fall prey to unfounded gossip spurting from wide open mouths.

I am telling you this because I want you to listen. Hear them if you want but listen to me. Listen and know that you are being wise. Do not attribute what you hear from me as distortions created by earwax. Your ears are as clean as your senses. Your senses are guarding you as you walk through a sea of capping or outright lying.

You have been told certain things about me. Some are true and some are not. Some are fishing and some are hooked. I step placing one foot ahead of me at a time, which is true. I take you for granted, which is not true. I adore you, which is absolutely true.

I am an excellent cook, which is not true. Much of the food I buy is precooked. This is not the ideal or the cheapest way to do it. Still, it is better than eating burnt onion rings. Put aside all misgivings about what you have heard about me. Accept the plus and the minus as the essence of me and allow no one to divide us.