The Art of Listening: A Lesson in Slowing Down

The universe is always working for our highest good —
shaping, rearranging, lining up what’s meant for us,
and gently shifting out what no longer is.

But here’s the truth… we often miss the signs.
Because life gets loud.
Busy.
Demanding.
And in all the noise, we forget how to hear ourselves.

My Personal Reminder

Over the last two months, I’ve been learning what it really means to slow down and listen.
It took something heartbreaking — my second miscarriage — for me to finally pause.
To stop doing and start being.

In that space, I realised:
I had been moving through life with grace…
but not always with presence.
I was quieting my intuition for the “easier” route —
the one that felt familiar, comfortable, safe.

And maybe you’ve done the same.

For You, Beautiful Soul…

If you're in a season of uncertainty, overthinking, or emotional overwhelm, this is for you.

Here are some ways you can start listening again:

1. Notice what keeps showing up.

Life repeats the lesson until we’re ready to learn it.
Is there a pattern or theme you're being shown?

2. Check in with your body before your mind.

How does it feel in your body — open or tight, soft or tense?
Your body often knows the truth before your head catches up.

3. Create space for silence.

Just 5 minutes a day.
No music. No scrolling. Just stillness.
This is where your inner voice starts to come back online.

4. Watch your self-talk.

Are you talking yourself out of what your heart knows is right?
Notice when you hear the voice of fear disguised as logic.

5. Follow the nudges.

The quiet callings.
The idea that won’t leave you.
The thing you “don’t have time for” but keeps knocking.
Follow it. Even just a little.

My Intention for You

Within The Cocoon Collective, my hope is to create more than just a wellness space.
I want to offer a sanctuary — a place to return to your truth,
to soften, to realign, and to remember that your heart knows the way.

I’m here to walk with you as you learn to trust yourself again.
To remind you:
✨ You don’t need to push.
✨ You don’t need to figure it all out.
✨ You just need to listen.

Journal Prompt for You:

“What signs or nudges have I been ignoring — and what might shift if I followed them?”

Let this be your permission slip to slow down.
To pay attention.
To open your heart to what life is gently showing you.

With love, always,
Jess xx

@jessellmer
@cocooncollectiveclub