Listening to the Inner Voice We’ve Ignored.

Today, I found myself deep in thought—why have we lost connection with ourselves? When did we stop trusting our inner voice, the one that truly knows what we need? And why do we spend so little time doing what actually makes us happy?

The Disconnect: When Did We Stop Listening?

Somewhere along the way, we learned to silence our inner selves. Society teaches us that success is measured by productivity—work more, earn more, achieve more. But in this constant chase for "more," we’ve neglected the most important thing: our own inner guidance.

We ignore the feeling in our gut, the whisper that tells us we need a change, the quiet longing for something different. We push aside our dreams because they don’t seem "practical" or "realistic." We convince ourselves that happiness comes after we reach the next milestone—only to find that once we get there, we still feel empty.

Why Have We Stopped Trusting Ourselves?

From childhood, we are conditioned to seek external validation. We are taught to follow the rules, meet expectations, and fit into the mold society has created for us. Over time, we stop asking ourselves: What do I truly want? Instead, we ask: What is expected of me?

When we stop trusting our intuition, we feel lost, disconnected, and unfulfilled. We go through life on autopilot, doing what we think we should do rather than what we deeply desire.

Finding Our Purpose: Reconnecting with Ourselves

Purpose isn’t something we "find" out there—it’s something we remember within ourselves. It’s always been there, waiting for us to listen.

To reconnect, we must slow down and ask ourselves:

• What truly makes me feel alive?

• When was the last time I did something just for the joy of it?

• What does my inner voice keep trying to tell me?

The truth is, happiness isn’t in doing more—it’s in being more. Being more present. More in tune with ourselves. More willing to follow our hearts, even when the world tells us otherwise.

Breaking Free: Doing More of What Makes Us Happy

We don’t have to live a life dictated by external pressures. We can choose to listen to ourselves again. Maybe it starts with setting boundaries, saying no to things that drain us, or simply making time for what brings us joy.

Maybe it’s as simple as taking a deep breath, asking yourself What do I need today?—and actually listening to the answer.

Because the moment we start trusting ourselves again, we begin to truly live.