Day 25: The Act of Listening & Joshua Radin
I wish you all could feel my heart in writing this blog post this evening. I am filled with love and understanding and find myself extremely grateful for where I find myself in my life at this specific moment. I am not perfect by any means, but it is nice to see that I have come to develop an increase in listening skills since my college days. I have not always been a "good listener." Actually, I found it infrequent, on my behalf, when it came to listening to that "significant someone" whether we were talking about the weather or discussing the roots of an unforeseen quarrel. I hate to admit that, but it is true. However, good news stands this evening; I am a changed woman, my friends :)
Maturity is natural, but I feel that such maturation is dependent on meeting someone who makes you want to change for the better. You find yourself wanting to listen, to learn, to grow with that person. You want to hear their concerns, their fears and their dreams, and you want to do anything in the world to erase their troubles that they may come across in life. In discovering these exact emotions in another, I have unveiled this desire to listen, to hear another's voice other than my own. This in no way has been a Cinderella-transformation, but I have been enjoying its progression in my relationship. We talk to one another and listen in return. AND I mean we actually listen to each other. There is no walking away in anger with mornings of regret or days without contact. We actively love, listen and learn. I am who I am, because of learning to listen and learning to love. My ears have perked up and I couldn't be happier :)
With this post, I am not blaming my past relationships for my erratic outbursts, as if they were not worth listening to or as if I did not care for them; however, I was not ready to completely give myself in this way to someone else in that point in time. I was immature, young and careless with my words; my college-self would disagree with this statement, but in looking back, it is undoubtedly true. With that, I still have a lot of listening to do and learning to go with it. I imagine there will be times that I will want to hear my voice over that someone else's a time or two, but "make love not war," people. I am most ready to listen and keep on listening.
"I'd Rather Be With You" is tonight's song-pick for this evening. I hope you enjoy it. I find Mr. Radin's voice so creamy. Makes for a lovely dessert after a long day of "big girl" decisions and such :)
Day 26: Naps & Sara Haze
Only a few more days of "vacation" before starting my second level II at Carolina Hand Therapy. Spent the day with Nelson in the park and taking some much needed personal time to walk/run throughout Downtown Charleston. I was out for an hour and covered East Bay, Waterfront Park, Rainbow Row and The Battery. The weather was remarkable; the day was sun-kissed and cooled with a light breeze. It gave me some time to think about the decisions I made yesterday in declining my first job offer. No regrets and positive thoughts for a bright future :) I came back home to snuggle with Nelson in my quaint apartment and passed out for an hour. Woke up refreshed and thankful for the rest.
Closed the evening making apple & bell-pepper salad with pasta. Called my family in Puerto Rico to see how my grandmother was doing and now, you find me here, writing to you fine people :)
I heard the next song while I was in my apartment this evening. I love how this song strikes a personal meaning with me. Truly an empowering song. Gives me hope for the future.
Tomorrow is Friday, loves. Hope you have had a wonderful week and that good weather graces your spirit this weekend. Take care.
I wish you all could feel my heart in writing this blog post this evening. I am filled with love and understanding and find myself extremely grateful for where I find myself in my life at this specific moment. I am not perfect by any means, but it is nice to see that I have come to develop an increase in listening skills since my college days. I have not always been a "good listener." Actually, I found it infrequent, on my behalf, when it came to listening to that "significant someone" whether we were talking about the weather or discussing the roots of an unforeseen quarrel. I hate to admit that, but it is true. However, good news stands this evening; I am a changed woman, my friends :)
Maturity is natural, but I feel that such maturation is dependent on meeting someone who makes you want to change for the better. You find yourself wanting to listen, to learn, to grow with that person. You want to hear their concerns, their fears and their dreams, and you want to do anything in the world to erase their troubles that they may come across in life. In discovering these exact emotions in another, I have unveiled this desire to listen, to hear another's voice other than my own. This in no way has been a Cinderella-transformation, but I have been enjoying its progression in my relationship. We talk to one another and listen in return. AND I mean we actually listen to each other. There is no walking away in anger with mornings of regret or days without contact. We actively love, listen and learn. I am who I am, because of learning to listen and learning to love. My ears have perked up and I couldn't be happier :)
With this post, I am not blaming my past relationships for my erratic outbursts, as if they were not worth listening to or as if I did not care for them; however, I was not ready to completely give myself in this way to someone else in that point in time. I was immature, young and careless with my words; my college-self would disagree with this statement, but in looking back, it is undoubtedly true. With that, I still have a lot of listening to do and learning to go with it. I imagine there will be times that I will want to hear my voice over that someone else's a time or two, but "make love not war," people. I am most ready to listen and keep on listening.
"I'd Rather Be With You" is tonight's song-pick for this evening. I hope you enjoy it. I find Mr. Radin's voice so creamy. Makes for a lovely dessert after a long day of "big girl" decisions and such :)
Day 26: Naps & Sara Haze
Only a few more days of "vacation" before starting my second level II at Carolina Hand Therapy. Spent the day with Nelson in the park and taking some much needed personal time to walk/run throughout Downtown Charleston. I was out for an hour and covered East Bay, Waterfront Park, Rainbow Row and The Battery. The weather was remarkable; the day was sun-kissed and cooled with a light breeze. It gave me some time to think about the decisions I made yesterday in declining my first job offer. No regrets and positive thoughts for a bright future :) I came back home to snuggle with Nelson in my quaint apartment and passed out for an hour. Woke up refreshed and thankful for the rest.
Closed the evening making apple & bell-pepper salad with pasta. Called my family in Puerto Rico to see how my grandmother was doing and now, you find me here, writing to you fine people :)
I heard the next song while I was in my apartment this evening. I love how this song strikes a personal meaning with me. Truly an empowering song. Gives me hope for the future.
Tomorrow is Friday, loves. Hope you have had a wonderful week and that good weather graces your spirit this weekend. Take care.
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