I’ve been hearing a lot of stories lately. There is something powerful when someone decides to share their own story with another. It’s a great way to engage and disarm others, and it’s hard to argue with the authenticity of a rich personal story.

I find people can really connect with their own stories when they create the space for deep listening and contemplation—something not always easy in a digital world. What matters most? What defines my journey? How can I bring more of myself into every engagement?

In First Nations culture, there’s a term—*dadirri*—used to describe deep listening and still awareness. It’s a practice often undertaken in nature to connect with the deep spring within. I’m finding it increasingly important to create this space for contemplation, especially when the week has been full of meetings and I’m caught in the thinking mind.

Dadirri teaches us to create a quiet place to lean into our inner voice and ask the questions that matter most. For me, the most common ones are:

• What is my inner voice telling me?
• What do I need to give to myself right now?
• What matters most?

I’m making time to practice dadirri this weekend—asking better questions and listening for the answers.