Flow ...

"Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind ~

compassion opens it."

Dalai Lama

Life will always have an element of fear. It can be helpful and act like a boundary or open an awareness of uncertainty. Fear may trigger us so that we can tread a little more cautiously. It is important to recognize fear, but like any other emotion, it needs to be understood and not have power over us. 

Where fear confines and restricts, causing withdrawal, kindness opens us and offers us connection with others.  It lifts our spirits and opens up deeper compassion for the self and for others. Our heart grows when fed by kind acts, resulting in components of healing and belonging. 

Emotions are visitors and we can choose just how long they are welcome to stay. When we remember that we have choice, our mind remains open and speculative. We can observe the cause and effect of our actions or lack thereof. Exerting our personal power, life's rhythm becomes an ebb and flow. Choose kindness and watch the self flow.