“Welcome to Sara’s View of Life with me Sara Troy. This week, I’m speaking to something we all feel but rarely admit—we’re just plain tired. Tired of the world’s noise, the heaviness, the personal struggles, the not-sleeping, the getting-through. But in that tiredness, there’s also wisdom. Let’s talk about how to honor our weariness without losing our light.”

I think many of us are feeling it—the weight of the world, the noise, the injustice, the uncertainty. I know I am. It’s exhausting. Add to that a night of poor sleep or ongoing health challenges, and it can feel almost impossible to hold onto your joy, your spark, your sense of purpose.

But here’s the truth: we must find ways to nurture our energy, even when it’s low. Not by pretending everything’s fine, but by honoring our fatigue, slowing down, and finding small ways to refill the well. Sometimes, simply admitting “I’m tired” is the most courageous thing we can do.

In this episode, I speak from the heart about the collective weariness so many of us are carrying—and how we can find light in the middle of it. It’s okay to rest. It’s okay to not be okay. But it’s also vital that we keep feeding the soul with moments of beauty, laughter, and hope.

So if you’re feeling worn thin—emotionally, physically, spiritually—you are not alone. The world has been asking a lot of us. And while we may not have control over the chaos, we do have the power to choose how we care for ourselves in it.

Rest isn’t laziness. Pausing isn’t failure. It’s part of the rhythm of being human. Take the nap. Say no to what drains you. Say yes to something small that nourishes you. The world will keep spinning—but your soul needs tending too.

Remember: the light doesn’t disappear when we’re tired. It just waits patiently for us to turn toward it again.

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Sara View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from July 22nd

In the stillness between words,
in the quiet of a soft gaze,
in the gentle holding of space
there, truth rises.
There, connection is born.
There, the soul finds its voice.

In this fast-paced world of noise, distraction, and constant output, have we forgotten how to truly listen? In this episode of Sara’s View of Life, I explore the sacred act of listening—not just with our ears, but with our hearts and presence. I reflect on how ancient cultures honoured listening as a form of wisdom, healing, and connection, and how we can reclaim that art in our lives today. Whether it’s listening to others, to ourselves, or to the whispers of the universe, there’s a transformative power in giving our full attention. Join me as we dive into what it really means to hear—and be heard.

Listening is more than just hearing words—it’s about being fully present with another, tuning in with the heart, not just the ears. Deep listening is when we allow space for understanding, without jumping in to respond or fix. It’s a rare and sacred act, especially in a world where so many are desperate to be heard but aren’t truly seen.

Throughout history, many ancient cultures honoured listening as a powerful form of connection and healing. In Indigenous traditions, elders would speak and others would sit in quiet reverence, absorbing the meaning between the words. In Eastern philosophy, the silence between the sounds is often seen as where the truth lives. Listening wasn’t passive—it was a spiritual discipline, a way of being attuned to the universe and its rhythms.

Today, we find ourselves in a very different landscape. The world is loud, fast, and full of distractions. Social media keeps us scrolling, multitasking pulls our attention in every direction, and we often listen just long enough to form a reply. Real connection gets lost in the noise. In our hurry to be heard, we’ve forgotten the beauty of slowing down and giving someone—or ourselves—our full, undivided presence.

But oh, the power of truly being listened to. Think about a time when someone held space for you, without judgment or interruption. It feels like being seen, like your soul has room to breathe. When we listen like that for others, we offer them not just attention, but care. We say, “I see you. I’m with you.” That, in itself, can be deeply healing.

And then there’s the listening we do within. How often do we truly hear our own inner voice—the whisper of intuition, the wisdom of our body, the truth rising from our gut? Too often, that voice gets drowned out in the noise of the outside world. But when we pause, breathe, and listen inward, clarity often comes. That’s when we begin to align with what really matters.

So how do we reclaim the art of listening? It begins with presence—putting away the phone, the distractions, and giving someone your full attention. Ask questions that matter, and don’t rush to fill the silence. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is just be there, holding space, allowing whatever needs to come forward. When we truly listen, we create space for transformation in others and in ourselves.

AMAZON

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