To keep the heart
space open, we almost all need some healing in regard to our carried hurts from
the past. It also helps to be in right relationship with people, so that other
people can love us and touch us at deeper levels, and so we can touch them. In
addition, I think the heart space is opened by “right brain” activities such as
music, art, dance, nature, fasting, poetry, games, life-affirming sexuality,
and, of course, the art of relationship itself. And to be fully honest, I think
your heart needs to be broken and broken open at least once to have a heart at
all or to have a heart for others. [Richard Rohr, Daily Meditation 8.8.14]
What is true is always so clear when my eyes are open. At
least the “eyes” of my heart. I DO a lot of thinking these days, especially
when Gracie and I are out walking in the BEautimous mornings.
I remember times and places. Sometimes I can stop things just
enough to see me in those times and places. Little understandings are floating
into view. Awarenesses, too.
BEing in “right relationship” with people isn’t always
possible. NOT as I understand it.
But you know what?! That’s coming to matter less and less.
It’s simply a matter of BEing openhearted.
I love you, Currie
1 comment:
Sometimes it feels like being so open hearted is only inviting the pain of others in.... but when it's all said and done I wouldn't have it any other way. Sending love your way♥
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