Have you ever heard a piece of music and found yourself crying as you listened to the words or melody? Have you ever watched a movie and cried the whole way through even though no one else found it sad? Have you ever sat in a religious service and felt moved to tears? Have you ever listened to children laughing or singing or playing instruments and had your eyes well up?
These are the times when you know your spirit is speaking to you, your soul is telling you what it yearns for.
I had an experience like this today. I turned on the music of Julie Silver, a Jewish singer, while driving in the car. My daughter once had the chance to sing with her. A whole group of young children provided her with back-up vocals. As I began to listen, I also began to cry. How my soul yearned for those much more simple days when I was much more connected to my religion and had more time for my spiritual life and quest. I cried for what I was missing–and wanting.
Pay attention to the stirrings of your soul. Listen to what your spirit tells you. Sometimes sadness and tears provide important messages that we should heed.
What does your soul yearn for? Do you know?
