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The Quiet Revolution of Listening Inward

  • Jun 16
  • 3 min read

By Malia Wofford

Have you ever felt that quiet stirring deep down, a whisper of a feeling or a truth that just... needed to be heard? For so long, many of us have learned to quiet those internal nudges, tucking them away behind carefully constructed walls. But listening to that whisper – that finding your own true voice – is the first step through an open door, to freedom.


It’s a quiet revolution, really, happening one courageous heart at a time. When we dare to let our voice be heard, to ourselves first, something transformative begins. It’s the sheer power of acknowledging truth without judgment, without feeling the need to twist it into something more palatable or fearing outright condemnation. That, my friend, is potent stuff. It absolutely sparks change because it breaks the silent code of pretending everything is fine when it’s not.


Think about it: when we speak openly, vulnerably, with someone we trust – and trust me, it doesn't mean spilling every bit of "tea" – we give that person an unexpected gift. We offer a glimpse behind the curtain, a simple clue that says, "Hey, you know what? I'm not okay either. And maybe... maybe I need a little help, like talking to a counselor." This is how the quiet seismic shifts happen. It's less about striving harder or listening to motivational speeches, and so much more about having the courage to address ourselves from where we actually are. So, when we drop the pretense, even just a little, it’s like extending a warm invitation to other women to do the same. An invitation to finally begin to heal, to pursue what truly nourishes them and their families.


So, how do you even begin to build this kind of relationship with your voice, one that truly impacts you first?

It starts with that radical act of listening. Allowing your true feelings, yes, even the tense, uncomfortable ones, to simply be acknowledged by you. It's connecting with the person inside who isn't defined by all those walls and masks. Go ahead, let 'em down, just enough to peek over the top and really feel where you're standing.


And if you're a person of faith? Why not just start talking to God about it? Seriously, like He's that best friend you can trust with absolutely anything. Another big piece is learning not to get so tangled up in the fear of what other people think. There are folks out there whose curiosity about your struggles isn't coming from the purest place. But you can learn, practice, transparency and vulnerability with the people you know, deep down, you can trust – the ones who will truly understand. As you lean into this, something beautiful happens: you become a quiet beacon, encouraging other women to finally hear the sound of their own hearts, giving them permission to process and heal.


And the most wonderful part? Being able to see the unexpected blessings tucked into the very process of finding and listening to your buried voice. Seeing the gift in the messy, imperfect journey that led you towards healing or maybe, just maybe, a miracle you didn't see coming. It opens up the channel to gaining a wisdom, a hard-won understanding, that you can then pour out and share with others walking a similar road. This exchange creates a ripple effect of voices that can be heard to bring healing, support and freedom. Anything that brings others into true freedom is worth sharing!


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