04/30/2026
Several weeks ago, the hubby and I were evacuated from a store because of a gas leak. The interesting part? I could smell it right away. I knew we needed to leave even before the fire department arrived, but I didn’t. (And in fairness, my husband lost his sense of smell from COVID, so he wasn’t much help in that moment.)
What I find so fascinating is this: if I had been alone, I would have turned around the moment I walked in. I would have trusted that something wasn’t right. So why didn’t I listen to my intuition?
Because it would have affected someone else.
Even now, at almost 60, there are still moments when I question my inner knowing—especially when I think it might inconvenience or impact someone else. Honoring the quiet whispers within (or in this case, the undeniable screams!) is still something I’m learning to trust. And I don’t always get it right.
But here’s the thing: even if nothing had been wrong, what mattered most was listening to what felt right for me in that moment. Choosing myself—even if it might inconvenience someone else. Next time, I’m going to try harder to trust that voice within and speak up. Because that, to me, is The Soulful Way. 🌿🤍✨🧭