Unfiltered Feelings

"It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question."

Eugene Ionesco

With trusted friends, there is comfort in just being present with each other. Our guard is let down and our inner thoughts can freely flow. We are able to release what is bothering us or express disjointed emotions weighing us down. Sometimes just articulating brings us closer to understanding what is beneath dis-ease.

Together, we don't always desire an evaluation, but rather, just the space to be heard. Unfiltered feelings can be released making room for repair.  There is comfort in hearing our friend feed back to us what we just shared. This provides comfort as we feel understood which provides a layer to our healing process.

The friend who is listening need not worry about having experienced answers. The listener simply rephrases what was just shared without criticism or judgment. The arising questions become the new stimulant. Sisters of the heart take turns listening, while walking on the pathways to deeper understanding.