In a World Full of Noise... Be the One Who Listens Closest.
- Cassandra Hendriks
- Apr 18
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 22
We are living in an age where information is everywhere — but truth often sits quietly, waiting for you to notice.
News headlines spun for ratings. Social media content crafted for clicks.Stories told through angles that direct attention where it’s wanted — and away from what matters most.
This isn’t about blame. This isn’t about conspiracy. This is about responsibility.
Everyone has a job to do.The media has a job.Doctors have a job.Mechanics have a job.Salespeople have a job.
And none of that removes your job — to ask questions.
I learned this deeply through personal experience.
For years, I lived with a medical diagnosis that didn’t sit right with me. I expressed my concerns over and over. I said something didn’t feel right. I was told what I was feeling were just side effects. I trusted the professionals — because I believed they knew better.
But that knowing deep within me never left.
Eventually, I decided to go outside of my healthcare team for a second opinion. No one could make that decision for me. My family supported me, but they couldn’t advocate for me — that was my responsibility.
The new physician listened carefully. They didn’t rush. And at the end of our conversation, they didn’t offer another prescription. They suggested I read The Body Keeps The Score.
At first, I was frustrated. I didn’t want a book. I wanted answers.
But reading that book gave me something I hadn’t realized I’d lost along the way — resonance.
It reminded me that my body had been speaking to me the entire time. I simply needed to trust myself enough to keep seeking until I found someone who listened.
Let me be clear: I’m not offering medical advice. I’m sharing from my own life experience — to encourage you to never abandon your voice, your instincts, or your responsibility to seek truth.
In the age of information — misinformation is abundant.
Ask the hard questions.Look beneath the surface.Consider the source. Pay attention to what is not being said.And above all — trust yourself enough to listen within.
My upcoming book, launching later this year, will explore these principles of conscious leadership, personal sovereignty, and navigating life in a world full of noise.
Until then, I would love to hear from you — when did asking the right question change everything for you?
Drop your story below. Let us learn from one another. Let us lead ourselves — first.
This post is derived from my personal experience and is shared for informational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended as professional medical, financial, or political advice.
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