I read a quote the other day that triggered further wonderings. It is a quote from Doug Larson and has to do with wisdom. He states that wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk. It stopped me dead center, wondering about how many times I have talked, so eager to tell my own story, in such desperation to be heard and understood, when in reality I should have listened instead. Maybe I just blabbered away and unleashed stuff that was boiling over that needed to be released, but other than just a release I’ve gained little and definitely no wisdom could derive from there if this quote is true.
Fact is that we all have a story and we all need to be heard. We all seek that understanding, that approval, that companionship, that being seen. I think it is human nature, we want to belong to something and some cause that we deem important and which brings us purpose. Yet I feel that I didn’t stumble upon this quote by accident and it comes at a time that is much in line with the spirit animal energy of December. Perhaps this is a time to wisen up and to listen a little more. Maybe instead of telling our story so much, we need to let someone else tell theirs. Maybe just maybe, a different reward is waiting for us, enriching us with a new, yet unknown purpose. Until now…
We are the co-creators of our life and the time is now. More than ever are we needed to support Mother Earth and each other.
Together we discover and explore our unique gifts in times of strengths, in times we lean on each other, and in times when we learn from each other.
This blog started as an outlet and what I ultimately called my “Warriors Journey.” It was a way to document the ups and downs of my life, sharing my hardships as well as my successes. It showcased the struggles, but more important the ways of how to overcome them. Although we are warriors each and every day, I realized that having to be a warrior, comes from a place of pain. I decided to rename this blog, and “Phoenix Rising” now stands for the story of overcoming such a painful place.
My motivation for this blog hasn’t changed and I hope to share inspiration and hope, to create a sense of belonging, a space of being heard, and connecting with like minded beings who instill a sense of oneness. We are never alone, and we are unstoppable in the pursuit of what sets our soul on fire.
Who I am in a nutshell...
I am an energy healer and Reiki Master.
I am surviving a chronic disease that I’ve sent into remission three times since my initial bout, 15 years ago.
I continuously challenge the status quo and by doing so I change my stars.
I am a believer that anything is possible. I am a hopeless romantic and I believe that true love exists on various levels. I am an optimist that will always see the glass as half full. I am a dreamer, believing in endless possibilities. Not even the sky is the limit. I have jumped off of the hamster wheel, and I am writing a new chapter.
I am chasing my Nirvana to support my most authentic self.
This is my story, I am that Phoenix and I am rising from the ashes.
Namaste 🙏🏼💙🦋
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8 thoughts on “The Reward”
Yes! That could be so! Who knows, listening is so important, I’m always here, listening and hoping you are ok. xoxo
Great post, dear Rhapsody.
I agree, that all of us have a need to feel heard and accepted in some ways. We are all different, so some of us more than others.
When we feel heard, it is more easy to listen to others and learn too.
When we are boiling over, it is also us, who needs others to listen. After that, we are able to be there for others too.
Wish you a beautiful day and send much love ❤
So beautifully said and full of experience and wisdom. I loved reading this and can only agree with you. As each situation is different we continue to add traits to our toolbox. Thank you for sharing. Hugs
Part of the journey dear lady, each level experienced so it can be understood and released. Wait till you reach that point where all is where it should be…and let it all go. And no, I’m not there yet, still making too much noise 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋 😂 🤣
I’d like to think that I’m close in many ways but like you I know what hurdle still stands, yet to be crossed. But I taste it already and it feels pretty amazing. 🙏🏼💙🤗
Rhapsody Bohème 
Yes! That could be so! Who knows, listening is so important, I’m always here, listening and hoping you are ok. xoxo
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You are so precious to me and I can only say thank you and likewise my dear friend. 🙏🏼💙
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Great post, dear Rhapsody.
I agree, that all of us have a need to feel heard and accepted in some ways. We are all different, so some of us more than others.
When we feel heard, it is more easy to listen to others and learn too.
When we are boiling over, it is also us, who needs others to listen. After that, we are able to be there for others too.
Wish you a beautiful day and send much love ❤
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So beautifully said and full of experience and wisdom. I loved reading this and can only agree with you. As each situation is different we continue to add traits to our toolbox. Thank you for sharing. Hugs
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Hugs for you too ❤
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Part of the journey dear lady, each level experienced so it can be understood and released. Wait till you reach that point where all is where it should be…and let it all go. And no, I’m not there yet, still making too much noise 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋 😂 🤣
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I’d like to think that I’m close in many ways but like you I know what hurdle still stands, yet to be crossed. But I taste it already and it feels pretty amazing. 🙏🏼💙🤗
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