Listening...

Listen to silence. It has a lot to say.

One of the greatest things you can own in this life is your opinion; to know what you believe + why you do. You will never live intentionally or effectively by listening to everyone else. 

One of the reasons I moved was to get away from the noise, the opinions + the 💩. It was time to embrace the silence, find peace + find God without all the noise, the performances + the opinions.

Sometimes it's easiest to put on the headphones, have others distract you, let the noise drown out your pain or follow someone else's advice in life. It may be easiest, but it won't last. When you need advice, you will never be whole without it. If you're addicted to the noise, you wont hear the beautiful messages in the silence. If you take everyone's words, you will never speak your own.

This season, embrace the peace + quiet. Listen to your soul. Find God in the intimate moments. Find your purpose, passion + plan. This life is all we have, we have one shot to make a difference. Love intentionally, not passively. Unplug the headphones... I dare you! Xoxo Mel Marie