Sunday Stillness - E:1 Discernment And Powerful Listening

Welcome to Stillness Sundays with Devon Kerns. In this first episode we talk about my intention behind creating these 1 hour discussions each Sunday and we focus our energy on the topic of Discernment and Powerful Listening. Please note there are some edits made to remove those that shared on our live Sunday Stillness event to protect their privacy. I hope you enjoy this first episode of many and maybe you will join us live next Sunday.

Transcript

There's people in South America,

Central America,

Over in Europe that'll be joining and trying to find that sweet spot as far as time too,

Because I know the people over in Europe that Monica's bringing to the table,

Every hour gets a little bit later and all of a sudden they can't show up because it's almost midnight out there.

So I may be making these a little bit earlier on our end to adjust for those folks as they arrive and to make it easier in the morning for people.

But,

Okay,

So here's the context.

I am,

As you guys know,

A,

In becoming more and more a greater advocate for this concept of stillness.

And it's not a new one,

By any means.

In fact,

You could go all the way back to my favorite quote which comes from not Sue,

Which is to the mind that is still the universe,

Surrenders,

And you guys,

Particularly on this call have heard me say that a lot.

And the more you unpack that the more power it has to the mind that is still not to the body,

Not to not taking action not to not,

You know,

Are sitting around on the couch and doing nothing.

There's some kind of misconception around stillness.

It says to the mind that is still meaning I can actually carry a still mind throughout the day,

In order to tap into what today's topic is around and that's discernment and through discernment and discernment comes from our ability to listen,

Not just here.

And stillness is,

And has become one of the most powerful tools in my world for my day to day because it's allowed for me to get out of mind and into listening to what I believe wholeheartedly is my true mind,

Which is my heart.

And while that is,

It used to be somewhat ethereal and very old wisdom,

Listening to the heart,

We are even finding that through science,

Through the heart math Institute who has been studying the heart for quite some time.

It might be the greater of the two minds,

Because,

As you all know,

And you also have been studying the heart itself gives us access to,

This space energetically,

That does not have clouded judgment that does not have past memory or future memory.

It gives us access to what is here and now.

And for some.

That also means gives us access to multiple dimension.

And multiple realities.

And when the heart math Institute has done some studies they have found that the heart itself has access to future knowledge future meaning in our linear time and space.

It appears as future.

However,

When you are in a non time and space energy,

Like the heart actually comes from that heart center actually comes from it may not even be tied into time and space it's just an infinite knowing that exists in the present moment.

And when they've done these studies.

It's adorable that the heart monitor that was on the heart was actually reacting and giving off an energy,

A reading that would take place,

Sometimes upwards of 30 seconds before the image would come up on the screen,

Meaning it's began to accurately predict what image would be coming up and reacting according to the image before the image even arrived.

And when we listen to that information again nothing new for the world,

Particularly in the quantum world.

And those studying it,

And and ancient ancient wisdom.

When we go all the way back to loud Sue talking about this wisdom,

But the heart wisdom and finding that peace and stillness and being able to speak from it with no cloud of judgment meaning.

And then the information what they found through the heart math Institute is the information will be picked up on by stepping into our electromagnetic field which the heart generates one that's upwards,

According to their instruments which they fully admit that their instruments only can measure out to six feet so it might even be further.

When there's something that enters that field.

The heart knows the heart reacts.

And then it goes up into the mind where it has to pass the monkey mind which is flight or fight.

And then that creates and triggers certain chemical reactions and different things that take place in the frontal cortex and as it takes place in the frontal cortex that's based on our decision making right it's based on my past present and future.

That is my experience in the world and then the gut reacted,

Then the gut had a reaction to it which I find interesting because we always talk about trust your gut,

Or the gut is actually a final reaction after it's been processed through the heart through the monkey mind through the frontal cortex our entire experience and then the gut goes,

Is that true or not.

And the gut also has its own wisdom.

And so my goal here is to actually assist us in stepping into stillness that allows for us to hear something through.

What is that first piece of information.

Malcolm Gladwell also wrote in the book in blink.

That when you walk up and you introduce yourself to somebody,

Whatever that nanosecond reaction is,

Is usually the accurate decision based on the study of 1000 people going through this whole experience so learning to be still isn't no movement,

No action.

The point in this experience,

Every Sunday,

Is to be still in order to know when to act in order to know what information.

I should be acting on.

And then moving in that direction.

With implicit trust.

And as I am moving into the direction of that action,

And or no action to to trust what is coming to me in that moment to go left or right to stop or go.

One of the hardest things that we experience is actually particularly on this call with a bunch of doers.

Allison just joined as well one of the greatest doers I know,

And life changing individuals with her background in psychology and coaching.

Our problem usually is not in the action,

And particularly the type of people I attract in my life.

The people that will be on this call.

They're big action oriented people.

The problem is finding enough value in doing nothing to actually be still both in mind and body.

And to trust that when my infinite wisdom that wisdom that is telling you no not yet.

To be in the capable space of being still and not getting that itch that makes you feel like I have to do something I'm missing out on something to trust that there is divine timing.

So that the divine timing aligns in our time and space.

And when those two things collide.

I can tell you it's pretty magnificent.

And I know each of you have experienced that.

But to do it more often is to come from that implicit trust and so the,

The exercise today.

And what I did today was pull a card I probably will do this each and every week,

And from different types of decks.

Today's card is discernment.

And one of the best ways to tap into stillness is through the power of listening.

And so I thought this was pretty profound based on what I felt might be a great start to this conversation of stillness anyways.

And of course the universe,

Allowed for this card to come our direction.

Let me also preface,

Just for the sake of all of you and those that might listen to the recorded version of this.

This is not for Devin This is not anything other than I really truly feel called and when Monica shared the concept of maybe just take an hour,

Keep it simple.

Every Sunday,

And allow for people to step into this stillness and get some information.

What felt so right about it was making this for you,

Helping you find this space,

Not because of who I am but because of what we have the capability of being in this life.

And I truly truly truly feel the power of stillness being crucial,

And these messages that come to help guide us into what is really that power of trusting oneself and finding as much value in doing nothing as the greatest something I could do.

We are valuable without action.

We are valuable without our money.

We are valuable without our business those are rewards and mechanisms that are fun.

They're super fun to create but they are not what makes you valuable on this planet.

And my hope is that each and every one of these Sundays,

Through the power of stillness you begin to access that value,

And then carry that value into whatever you choose to do including something simple like taking time for yourself,

Going and playing pickleball you're just as valuable playing pickleball or playing any score or watching Netflix,

As you are creating the greatest business ever.

So today's message of discernment.

There's a little quote here that I thought was really powerful.

It says discernment begins at an individual level,

As you come to see how deeply your view of others is connected to your feelings.

Over time,

You reclaim your ability to listen to others,

And to the world from a broader perspective.

These cards,

By the way,

Are really exciting they're based on the gene keys which I thought was.

Most of you know about the gene key.

There's a whole story here I won't dive into the story but the gift behind this card says this discernment says,

I am here to wake you up.

Where are you repeating the same mistakes.

Where are you refusing to listen and accept the consequences of your heart's truth.

You will be surprised at how courageous you are once you begin to be honest with yourself.

It is time to start listening to yourself and to others.

Learn the art of discernment.

Listen beneath the words.

Listen for deeper desires and the emotional agenda,

And the underlying tone.

Listen beyond your own individual story.

There is a grand mythic human drama playing out in your life,

And all around you.

We're all a part of it.

We all have a version of the underworld.

We all carry the wand of the wizard,

The sword of the warrior,

And the potential for a happy ending.

As you begin to see the mythic quality of your own rich human life,

Your optimism will grow right along with your empathy,

Compassion,

And heroic potential.

You are not alone.

I am here.

When I was reading that this morning,

And really tapping into what message not only did I want to bring,

But why am I doing this?

It really resonated with me because a part of the gift that I feel so honored to bring into the world is this power of listening.

To hear behind what the individual is saying.

To listen to myself and trust implicitly that my body,

My heart,

My mind,

My soul,

And my creator can be aligned if I listen.

And so what I'd love to do real quick is to drop into this access of what you've heard me reference,

Which is the done space.

The space where all is done,

The space where there is no need to worry about how.

We're going to drop in there real quick.

And then what I'd love to do is position a couple questions.

Feel free to just sit with the question yourself,

Or feel free to share some wisdom that comes to you or through you that we can all learn from.

So if we can close our eyes.

And as you close your eyes.

Just allow the archetypes to fade away for a minute.

Allow the doing to fade away.

And feel your breath.

If you breathe in through your nose.

And hold for a couple seconds.

Breathe out through your mouth.

Using your diaphragm allowing your diaphragm to expand out when you breathe in.

And allow it to come inward,

Your diaphragm shrinks as you blow out.

Now on this coming breath I want you to feel the air hit the middle of your brain basically.

Right where your pineal gland is.

Feel that cool air coming in through the nose.

And as you exhale.

Allow your body to feel the exhale through your lips.

Get in tune.

With your breath.

See if you can feel a slight tingling in the body.

As you breathe in.

And hold.

And breathe out.

Now on this little journey together I want you to go anywhere in the world.

Any vacation spot,

Any jungle,

Any space that you just love.

And on your journey to get there.

See what it feels like.

For it to feel done.

Getting theirs done.

The things you wanted to create are done.

This feeling of done.

Is not a space of complete and finished.

But arriving.

I have nothing to chase.

I have nothing more to do.

That space that I've always wanted to accomplish has arrived.

Lean into that feeling as you are in your favorite place.

Maybe you're out on a balcony seeing this beautiful majestic view taking in nature.

Maybe you're deep in the jungle somewhere.

Maybe you're by the ocean.

Sipping a margarita.

Wherever you are.

Sit down.

And take in this feeling of done.

As you breathe in.

And breathe out.

It's all done.

The lives you've wanted to change,

The businesses you want to build,

The abundance you wanted to attract.

It's all done.

See what it feels like to truly lean in.

To the idea that it's done.

What feelings arise?

Do you feel peace?

Do you feel gratitude?

Do you feel that sense of ease?

Knowing it's all done.

And even if it's just for a moment,

You can feel this feeling of it's all done.

Lean into it.

See if you can expand it just a little bit longer.

And as that peace rides over your body,

Lean into it just a little bit longer.

And as you feel as close as you can to the embodiment of this done space,

Come back to this present moment here with me.

And here with all of us.

Open your eyes and know that it is done.

The feedback I get across the board from tapping into a space like this.

Particularly as people practice that throughout their week,

As they get to watch the magic unfold instead of trying to force it to happen.

When you really get weird with it,

And I encourage everybody to get weird with it.

When you get weird with the idea that maybe,

Just maybe what I just did is real in this present moment.

It wasn't in the future.

It wasn't in the past.

When I experienced that done state and as I experienced it,

It was real.

And it is done.

Now we can go down a rabbit hole which we won't as to what that means on multiple dimensions and multiple levels.

But we won't,

Because I wouldn't know how to explain it even quantum physicists don't know how to explain it so I'm not going to attempt to.

All we know is that somewhere along the line we started discovering that our reality is based on the projection that we put out.

And if I am putting into the universe and into the world that any given moment that the idea of it being done,

Meaning I am at my destination.

Everything I was chasing before I have,

Even if it is not in physical form,

Yet.

There is a vibrational version of it,

And I like a movie get to watch it come to me.

I get to watch it unfold.

And if you can imagine what it feels like to go through life,

Enjoying the unfolding versus the forcing.

Both work,

By the way.

Because this is our reality.

I bump up against a lot of individuals who say no it is 100% about force,

And I say no it is 100% about stillness and guess who's right.

Both of us.

I just know that as many conversations as I've had with individuals who are great creators and manifestors,

Some piece of them still is not happy.

Some piece of them still does not feel like it is complete yet,

And they are constantly pursuing something next.

And when do you get to be and enjoy.

If you are never there.

So my hope is as we access this done space,

Each and every week and as we take a little chunk of a lesson like listening that will dive into here in a minute.

By understanding maybe if it is done vibrationally and I allow for it to come to me and I accept that it is done,

Then I am no longer in pursuit and I can enjoy the movie.

In every present moment.

And you'll still create it weird.

It'll still come.

And in fact it might come quicker.

For no other reason than I am not creating resistance,

Thinking it isn't there yet.

And by the way,

None of this is new.

I don't think a single human that is going to listen to this hasn't heard this before but have you embodied it.

Is it your truth.

This is why once a week.

I want it to be your truth.

Just for an hour and give you little tools for it to be your truth.

If I were to ask you right now.

If you were trapped.

In this idea of discord,

Which by the way,

In the gene keys.

The shadow state of discernment is discord.

Here's a little glimpse of what the gene key says about being in the shadow state now let me preface this by saying,

Reminding everybody listening.

That shadow,

If deemed bad or good is a judgment shadow is just simply the opposite of light.

Without judgment.

It just is a part of the same frequency,

Just on the other end of the frequency.

So if discernment and the gift of listening deeply is on one end,

On the other end,

The shadow,

The absence of discernment and deep listening is discord.

Says at the shadow frequency of discord,

Which is the inability to listen and learn from your experiences in the world.

Listening is entirely different from hearing.

Hearing refers to the acoustic absorption of auditory information.

Whereas listening is something that can only be done from your whole body.

Often listening requires withdrawal.

A time in order for it.

And eight and time sorry,

Often listening requires withdrawal and time in order for it to function effectively.

For the first ever Sunday stillness for the message to be around the ability to listen in your whole being.

And in order for you to be able to do that it requires a moment of stillness to know what the whole being is telling you.

What does deep listening,

Feel like for you.

Have you truly ever listened deeply with your whole being.

If anyone has an example that they'd love to share,

Feel free to open up your mic because there's no obligation by any means maybe it's just something that comes to you directly and maybe you write it down.

But I think examples are always helpful,

Particularly if they had an end result that was a win or a deeper connection or an example that allows for us to draw that connection.

If you have one of those examples,

Feel free.

I could feel the shift in you and you shared that a few days after it happened in the realization that this this idea that it's done.

Does not mean I'm finished.

It just allows for us to take a breath and lean in and look around and go.

Wow.

Life is extraordinary.

I've created something already,

And,

And one of the gifts is recognizing if it's something I don't want.

I also created that.

We are tremendous manifestors and we think manifesting is only the things that we do want.

But if you want to believe in the power of manifesting look at all the things that are around you that you don't want that you have.

Congratulations.

You're an incredible manifesto.

And if you just lean in like Colleen did for just a moment on a day where she took time for herself,

Yoga,

Pickleball,

A drive,

Breathing in that air.

Wow.

Life is extraordinary in any given moment.

And if you've arrived,

And you're listening to your body,

Heart,

Mind,

Soul,

Creator,

Everything you need access to is here.

So I'd love to spend about five minutes with you.

And dropping in.

I'm going to position a couple questions,

Because this is an area where we could be listening.

And if these don't resonate.

That's okay.

Walk through some other ways.

We could be listening deeply.

Where are you starving for empathy from yourself or others.

Can you be more empathetic toward yourself and others in your everyday life.

I'm able to listen deeply.

As your examples of listening to others the thing that they're feeling from you is attuned to this frequency of empathy,

Relate ability,

The ability to connect on a deeper level through my whole being.

And it feels like you are hearing me,

Maybe for the first time.

You are listening at a level to which I can connect to you.

That has no words and no need for words.

Empathy is a vibration and its deepest state.

The one connection we all have.

And how someone across from me.

Or how the planet,

Or the animal is feeling how our collective consciousness is feeling.

If we are picking up on those things that is a deep level of empathy.

And in order to be attuned to that we must first do that for ourselves.

So if you close your eyes for these next few moments.

And with your whole being,

Where can I experience empathy for myself.

What is my human needing desiring longing for.

Listen deeply.

Be still powerful mind.

And listen deeply.

Take one deep powerful breath in.

And listen to your breath with your whole being.

Hold at the top of that breath.

Listen to the stillness with your whole being.

Exhale.

And listen with your whole being.

To the breath,

Leaving your body.

Listen deeply.

As we close out,

Take one more deep breath.

Deep as possible.

Breathe in loudly and listen.

With your whole body.

Hold and listen to the stillness.

What does this stillness offer you.

Exhale.

What does your exhale tell you.

For one brief moment.

See if you can drop in.

To a deep profound listening.

And as you're ready,

Open your eyes and come back to this moment.

As we close out,

Take note of what you heard.

If you want to take 30 seconds and share anything profound that came to you or significant for you,

Feel free.

What did you hear?

What did the human need?

What if there were ways this week to give that human what it needs?

I love that.

Is that something you needed to hear?

I would say so.

What does the week look like if you lean into that hug,

That trust?

Take this week and lean into listening.

Take this week and every morning find that space of done.

Let it be weird.

Let it be true.

Just for a week.

And when you know you're supposed to be going right,

But your deep,

Profound listening tells you to go left,

Go left.

Try it.

Against all logic.

Do it.

For no other reason than I want to hear the story next week.

I'm so grateful you guys were here for this brief moment in time.

If you know of individuals that would love to join this will grow this.

This is not about me.

It is purely through me for you.

I hope you carry this through your week.

Thank you for being here.

Have an amazing week.

Reviews

Wow. Thank you so much 🪷🙏🏽

It is done. 😊

Thank you so much!

Namaste Devon 🪷 🙏

The body energy connection to discernment. It's a knowing that requires trust and loving kindess to myself......

There is much I need to learn and so, I shall continue.

Thankyou

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It was very precious to listen to this recording. I was deeply moved 🤍🌷
Thank you💌

Gave me a new understanding of the heart versus the mind. The “done” practice was so powerful and I’m excited to move deeper into the entire concept behind it.

I am a firm believer in the quote, “When the student is ready the teacher appears.”
So grateful for your teaching-I have also begun The Gene Keys.

Dear Devon just so grateful for finding your work work
Your tempo of speaking the sounds and again the love in your voice thank you from my heart
Ah well yes and the space inbetween

This was absolutely beautiful and such a wonderful thing to regularly do ✨

So profound and just what I needed to hear. What a great follow up to yesterday’s discussion. Thank you Devon. 💜💜💜💜💜

Profound wisdom! This deeply resonated. Thank you Devon, you’re a treasure. Love and sweet blessings to you 💫

Will definitely get weird with it!
Thank you Devon 🌻

This was an amazing and powerful experience. Thank you for your calming voice and guidance as you create a safe place to just be. Since the passing of my husband, I wanted to ask for a card in your live sessions, but was not clear on what I wanted to ask. I got clarity in this moment. Thank you.

Profound stillness, thank you very much 🙏🏽✨🪄❤️

Beautifully spoken!