More Than Words

"It is only with the heart that one can see clearly.

What is essential is invisible to the eye."
Antoine De Saint-Exupery

THE LITTLE PRINCE

The toddler, rubbing sleepy eyes, wanders into the parents bedroom where they happen to be enjoying hot and heavy sex.  The little one sees aggressive behavior and believes the parents are in danger of hurting each other.  The child begins to scream and of course startles the parents.

Our emotional makeup colors what we see.  What we see is interpreted through our personal life experiences.  Ego shifts reality to coincide with its projections.  If we view something horrific that is not within our comprehension, we can freeze with fear.

With the compassion of the heart, we can visualize what is happening without attachment.  We can perceive the actions of others as their behaviors and not judge nor condone.  With an open heart, we can see people desperately struggling to hold his or her mask in place and it is enough to simply be the witness.  The extended love from our heart is a gift to the person offering more than words could ever say.