I found that the "still, small voice" within was easiest to hear in the early morning hours while still in bed and I did not have anyone around to contradict what it was telling me. And sometimes the voices of those who did try to contradict me, the ones that I had internalized, were quieter then too. Over time I have come to rely on that inner voice more and more, and can hear it now when the sun is out too! You cannot spend your time paying attention to all the others who try to tell you what is true and what is not. A few of those outsiders will actually try to listen to you, but not many.