There’s a certain stillness that arrives toward the end of the year. The air feels cooler, the days grow shorter, and life seems to gently nudge me inward…to reflect, to realign, and to remember what truly matters. Every year around this time, I find myself sitting with a warm drink, looking back on the months behind me. There’s always so much that’s happened. Joys I didn’t expect, challenges I didn’t plan for, moments of growth I didn’t see coming.

Today, I invite you to try it. The next time someone speaks, pause. Don’t rush to fill the silence. Don’t think about what you’ll say next. Just listen with your whole heart.   You might be surprised at how much beauty you’ll hear. Not only in their words, but in the quiet spaces between them. I hope this blog has found you in good spirits and that you enjoyed reading my personal thoughts on mindful listening as much as I have enjoyed sharing them with you. I'm looking f