𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝, 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭.
How often do we feel something profoundly, yet keep it locked away out of shame, fear, or the weight of past hurts? Or perhaps we speak, but the words ring hollow, tinted with defensiveness and demand. In both cases, our true needs remain hidden, and genuine connection slips through our fingers.
How often do we truly listen to the quiet inner voice that tells us something is off, something is missing, or something needs to be said? When shame and blame from the past have conditioned us to remain silent, we can lose sight of ourselves. But in staying silent, the people around us have no way to understand our hearts—or to nurture them.
And yet, there is another side to the story: sometimes, after too long in silence, the words come out with a sting. We speak abruptly or harshly, demanding what we think we have been denied. In that rush of emotion, we might unintentionally push others away, losing the very connection we are yearning for.
So, where do we begin? It starts with clarity—understanding and honoring our own needs. We cannot expect others to know what’s going on inside of us if we don’t know what is going on inside of us in the first place. In the power of listening—that magic of silence, openness, and caring attention from a listener who truly hears and receives—we can tune in to our feelings, open up, and express what we are longing for.
Listening holds remarkable power here. At Power of Listening, we practice listening deeply, allowing you to hear yourself first.
Acknowledge any whispers of unmet needs within you.
Consider how you’ve been taught—intentionally or not—to hide or dismiss those needs.
Imagine what it might feel like to share your truth in a safe, loving way, one small step at a time.
Through honest self-expression and mindful listening, we give our relationships the chance to become calm, close, nurturing, and respectful. We break the cycle of speaking without being heard or withdrawing in silence. This transformation is contagious—because when you truly experience being listened to, acknowledged, and respected, you want it for yourself all the more. You no longer need to react in anger to not receiving it. Instead, you naturally become that listening and acknowledging presence for others, too, as your own needs are met.
It begins with the courage to hear yourself first. When you do, you’ll discover the words that need to be spoken, and from there, you’ll give your relationships the permission to grow in honesty and respect.
with Love 
