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2/19/2013

 
Do you sometimes hear a little voice in your head, telling you to turn back or take another action? It's something we can't explain, yet I've come to trust that guidance. The whisper can be something as minor as telling you to return and pick up an item, which will save time in the long run. Sound, size and voices run through my thoughts for today.

Three things are linked on the news: A man claims he hears voices directing his actions—Whales are suffering from excess shipping noise—Container ships are increasing in size and volume.

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Can container ships get any bigger? They are now one quarter of a mile long and taller than London's Olympic Stadium. If the vessels were placed in Times Square in New York, they would rise above billboards, streetlights and some buildings. You can read the BBC News article demonstrating comparisons in size of container ships here. The increase in size is not surprising, considering the volume of goods produced in Asia and consumed in Europe and the US. But are these giant symbols of the world's trade imbalance growing beyond all reason?


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At the same time, excess North Atlantic shipping noise affects the way whales hear each other, communicate and find food and mates. Northern right whales numbers are low and can ill afford ship strike losses. Researchers have persuaded shipping companies to change their routes in and around the Boston area. The changes have helped lower the din and avoid collisions with whales. Boston's vast port nestles close to the skyscrapers of the city's financial district. 1,500 vessels go in and out each month, mostly large container ships carrying gas and petroleum products.


The way we hear effects the way we act. At the sound of a ping above, we automatically duck to avoid a hit. I don't know how a deaf person perceives what goes on around them, but maybe they hear their own thoughts. In the Canary island of Tenerife, off Spain, a man accused of beheading a woman claims to have been directed by voices.

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I believe in the little inner voice that directs me in times of need. It's always good and always right. But what would happen if a voice directed a warped mind the wrong way?

I've written several novels featuring that very thing. In the first published book, Still Rock Water, my heroine envisions others at times of need and whispers advice to help them through a situation. The second soon to be released book, Tidal Surge, shows the bad voice that wants to cause harm. You can see my books at the bottom of the page.


Caro Ness link
2/18/2013 06:07:13 pm

I always trust my intuition, it never let's me down....

Francene Stanley link
2/19/2013 04:10:31 pm

Thanks for your comment, Caro. I agree. Intuition exists for a purpose. I always regret not listening.

Cher link
2/19/2013 01:48:07 am

Great post Francene & yes those voices - intuition - guide wouldn't be with out mine, But you are right, I trust so much that if i was unbalanced could I be capable of who knows what?

Francene Stanley link
2/19/2013 04:11:52 pm

The inner voice is an interesting subject. I wonder if anyone has done a study about it?

Suerae Stein link
2/19/2013 03:33:45 am

Very interesting post, Francene. I like how you link all these stories together. I'm happy to hear that shipping companies will change their route to accommodate the whales... a little surprised to be honest! At one point in my life, I didn't listen to my little voice and it turned out to be one of the biggest mistakes I've made. For some reason I didn't trust it... thought it was unreasonable. I am learning to trust it more. Your books sound fascinating! Great post!

Francene Stanley link
2/19/2013 04:14:54 pm

I apprecialte your follow. I remember when my inner voice told me to return home when I'd almost reached the bus stop. I didn't do it, went on to work, and worried all day. I can't remember what the circumstances were though. haha. I guess it was nothing too serious.


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    Born in Australia, I moved to Britain half way through my long life.

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