The Universe is Always Speaking: Are You Listening?
As these words flow, we are bathed in the light of June's Strawberry Moon—a time when the universe invites us to harvest the sweet fruits of awareness and taste the magic hidden in our lives.
We move through a world buzzing with noise and distraction. Our phones chime, our to-do lists call, and our minds race with thoughts about the past and future. But beneath it all, there's a constant, quiet conversation happening—a dialogue between you and the universe itself. What if every moment, even the most mundane, held a secret message meant just for you?
The Language of the Universe: More Than Just Words
Magical Strawberry Moon
This divine communication rarely arrives as a booming voice from the heavens. Instead, it speaks in a subtle, symbolic language woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. It's in the recurring number you see on a license plate, the specific animal that crosses your path, or the way a friend says the exact words you needed to hear, seemingly out of the blue.
These are the clues. The people in our lives often act as mirrors, reflecting back our own patterns, strengths, and areas needing gentle attention. The natural world—the plants, the weather, the insects—offers constant teachings on cycles, resilience, and connection. Synchronicities align, showing us we are on the right path. This isn't random; it's the universe responding to our energy, our intentions, and our readiness to receive.
The Key to Tuning In: Surrender & Stillness
So, how do we learn to hear this quiet language? The secret isn't about striving or trying harder to find meaning in everything. It's the opposite. The key is to surrender to the present moment.
When we are in a constant state of doing, planning, and rushing, our energetic field is "loud." We are broadcasting, not receiving. To truly listen, we must first find inner stillness. This doesn't mean you have to sit in a perfect lotus position for an hour every day. For many of us, especially those with neurodivergent minds, stillness can feel challenging. The beauty is that you can find it in your own way. Stillness might be found in the rhythmic movement of a walk, the focus of a creative project, or simply pausing to take three conscious breaths before starting your car.
The funny thing is, the more you slow down when your intuition nudges you to rest or become still—whether for self-nurture or simple self-care—the more truly productive you become. When you slow down, you become more receptive. When you become more receptive, you open yourself to inspiration and guidance.
You begin to notice all those subtle signs woven into the fabric of the universe around you. You might see pictures in the clouds, a practice known as scrying. You might notice an insect behaving in a particular way, activating an association that becomes the answer to a problem you've been trying to solve. You might glimpse a memory from another lifetime. It’s about learning to glean information and notice patterns. This connection is in us, around us, through us—it’s everywhere. When you surrender and open up to this flow, you allow yourself to align with the highest, most magical possibilities for your life.
Where Attention Goes, Energy Flows
There is a simple but powerful universal law: where your attention goes, your energy flows. If your attention is constantly fixed on what's lacking, on stress, or on distraction, that is the reality your energy will amplify.
However, when you set a gentle intention to simply notice, you shift everything. By choosing to place your attention on looking for these clues, these moments of magic and connection, you energetically open yourself to receiving more of them. You're telling the universe, "I'm here. I'm listening." This isn't about obsessively searching for signs; it's about cultivating a state of gentle, curious awareness as you move through your day.
Practical Steps to Start Listening Today
Take a 5-Minute Awareness Walk: Leave your phone behind. Go outside, even just for a few minutes, with the sole intention of noticing. What catches your eye? A uniquely shaped leaf? The color of the sky? What sounds do you hear? Just observe, without judgment.
Ask a Daily Reflection Question: Before you go to sleep, ask yourself, "What was one unexpected sign or synchronicity I saw today?" Don't force an answer. Just hold the question and allow any memories from the day to surface gently.
Set an Intention to Receive: As you fall asleep, you can set a simple, heartfelt intention, such as, "I am open to receiving clear guidance and messages in my dreams tonight." Keep a journal by your bed to jot down any impressions upon waking.
You Are Always Supported
Learning to hear the universe's whispers is a practice in trust and self-love. It's a journey of remembering that you are never alone. These signs, these messages, these gentle nudges are constant, loving proof that you are seen, you are heard, and you are always, always supported on your path.
Now, I invite you to reflect: What's one way the universe has spoken to you this week?
