Listen with your heart, you will understand
February 28th, 2006 by Yvonne
As a child, I used to enjoy Disney cartoons such as Beauty & The Beast, Pinnochio, and Mulan. I also grew up to enjoy singing Disney medleys, the enchanted classics. They often convey very sound message. One example would be a simple song in Pocahontas.
Que que na-to-ra
You will understand
Listen with your heart
You will understand
Let it break upon you
Like a wave upon the sand
Listen with your heart
You will understand
Anyone speaking English would be able to literally understand this lyric, but it was total deafness that really taught me the meaning of this song.
I remember the days when I could still hear, my mind was pretty much distracted by surrounding activities, where to listen, what to reply, and when to remain quiet. Whenever we’re not interested in the things a person is saying, we would pay attention to other sounds other than the person’s voice. And when a few person talk at the same time, your mind tends to slow down in thinking, due to the access amount of information that needs processing.
So eventually, as I turnrf deaf, my mind becomes more focused. I am now more observant, calm, and sensitive. There’s now one less bodily function to cope with. I wouldn’t say I’m in the best state of mind, but at least, I no longer have to worry about mishearing words and giving the right response.
Referring back to the lyric mentioned above, it is absolutely true that we are capable of listening with our hearts, especially for deaf people like me. Without listening with our ears, we become more sensitive towards body language and aura. I may be deaf, but I have been noticing things that my hearing friends did not see. I can tell whether a person is unusually sad, happy, or troubled. At times, I can also tell if a person has malicious intent.
That goes to say that I’m extra receptive toward my friends. If you like me, I will know. If you dislike me, I will alsol know! Yikes, was this supposed to be a good thing?
Anyway, what I’m trying to say is… wear earplugs for one day, and try listening with your heart. Meditate on it, and discover a world of hidden wonders.
Posted in Matters of the Heart |
February 28th, 2006 at 11:52 pm
…should i even go out with u again?? later u know what i’m feeling…=P
March 1st, 2006 at 12:27 am
Yes, it’s true. If we listen to our hearts, we will understand. The serenity of it … *hugs*
March 1st, 2006 at 8:43 am
Somehow I am not surprised that you have become extra receptive. In most people, there is an endless chattering going on inside the mind almost all the time, and has been described as “like a mad monkey stung by a scorpion”. Trying to quieten the mind is the objective of many meditation methods. It is believed that when the mind is quieter without the distraction of sounds, we will see things as they truly are.
March 1st, 2006 at 11:03 pm
DJcarmen don’t spoil the mood ler…
Kyels Yeah listen with your heart!
viewtru the chattering still goes on in mind, more so now because I have nothing else to do than to daydream. so yes, the chattering continues, but the wisdom eye is more alert as well. wahhh… so sound so boastful. hehe!
March 1st, 2006 at 11:11 pm
Yvonne,
Fanny Crosby, that dear saint of the last century who wrote “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!” was blind from her earliest babyhood. When she was only eight years old she wrote this little rhyme,
Oh, what a happy child I am,
Although I can not see.
I am resolved that in this world,
Contented I will be.
How many blessings I enjoy
That other people don’t.
To weep and sigh
Because I’m blind,
I cannot and I won’t!
She lived to be over 90, and that beautiful, rejoicing spirit characterized her all her days.
I see the Fanny in you!
Yan
March 1st, 2006 at 11:25 pm
[…] The verses that kept repeating themselves today are from this song. Everytime I sing it, I get assured about my opinions toward uncertainties. Whenever it could either be yes or no, I listen to my heart, then I would be right. It’s true that our hearts have sixth sense, nevermind the scientists who say otherwise. […]
March 2nd, 2006 at 1:32 am
I believe God gave us ears to hear what the world speaks to us and a heart to listen to Him……
March 2nd, 2006 at 8:52 am
Maotsetung Well said