Adjust Pattern

“We keep sharing the story that presses on our heart until 

we understand it all.”

Mark Nepo

The first time we share a painful story, words may be clipped and minimized. Our hearts may hurt so badly, accuracy may not be present. Focus on our emotional pain may be so great, little attention is given to reality. Raw truth may be physically pulverizing our internal functions. The story needs to be told numerous times before we hear honest perception.

Each time we tell our story, bits of truth may surface. We may realize how only one side of the story is being shared. We begin to recall outside circumstances that triggered the unfortunate story. We begin to see a new pattern where perhaps we did not interact in a very charitable way. We become more willing to own our own part in the drama.

As time passes and the story resurfaces, we may be far less involved. With this new distance similarities can be seen between other stories. We may begin to wonder what the lesson in these stories are about. When we discover a pattern we are capable of accepting our personal weaknesses and adjust behaviors to avoid repeating the past. 

 

Belonging

“And yet you may feel, as so many of us do, the ache of a life orphaned from belonging.”

Toko-pa Turner

We spend years defining ourselves and yet there are days, perhaps even weeks, feeling hollow inside, not really knowing who we are. There are numerous faces we wear, some more comfortable than others, and yet not one of them reflects our truest nature. Those around us only know the parts of our inner self that we choose to reveal.

In solitude we identify parts of our selves that no longer feel aligned with our nature. We follow up with this discovery, by removing our presence or commitment. This of course makes room for new growth, but research must be explored to find what is worthy of our time. What action will connect us with the needed sense of belonging?

Take time to understand this feeling of disconnect. If we become careless in how we choose our friends, spend our time, and invest in the self, we will be overwhelmed by a sense of loneliness. When we know ourselves first, then create what and who feeds our soul, authentic existence prevails. Seek thy self first, and the rest will follow.

Whispers Within

"You know who you really are. When you are alone at night, looking up at

the stars, or maybe lying in your bed in total darkness, you know

that nameless person inside you."

Louis Sachar

Emotional challenge hits and we instinctively want to withdraw. We find ourselves avoiding the present reality while hiding in our panic. If we become perfectly still, we can hear our inner voice calming us. It reminds us that we are not alone and this too shall pass. With each breath, we come back into our whole selves. 

With feet upon the ground, we increase the connection with the earth. The authentic person within whispers to us with reminders that we are so much more than this simple name. It is imperative to disallow our present crisis to push us away from our path. With integrity, we recall our personal power and ability to learn from the situation.

It is in the peace of inner dialogue that we can view this challenge in perspective with our full life. It is a portion to be dealt with using strengths we have cultivated along the way. Without judgment of the self or others, we remain kindhearted filled with compassion. This may feel like the end, but it is just another doorway to gently pass through.

Turning the Corner

"Writing became my escape, the corner where I could take refuge in and be at peace."

Chaker Khazaal

Whether we are a child or an adult, we may seek a corner to hide. We may simply close our eyes hoping to be invisible or extend great effort to build a wall blocking our little corner of the world. We may use this space to hide from intrusive projection or to secretly create without continuous interruption.

There may also be a time where we find ourselves loitering at a corner needing to determine which way to turn. The decision becomes difficult if we cannot see what is around the corner. We may choose to stay on one side where it is known and safe or push ourselves around the unknown corner for challenge and advenrure.

In addition, there is the corner of the mind where we may keep rubbish or treasure. If it is darkly filled with grief and sorrow, stagnation may be present. If it brilliantly nurtured by positive perceptions, magical creativity flares. Either corner impacts our forward movement. Time is approaching to turn the corner ... which way will you go?

Simply Disappeared

 

"Everything in this world has a hidden meaning."

Nikos Kazantakis

My tray was already filled with food when I entered the open seating area. Glancing around, there was not one open table for me to sit. My eyes searched for someone finishing their meal so I could stalk them in hopes of securing their table. Nothing was in sight, except for an older woman having tea at a table by herself.

Humbly, I approached her and asked if I might join her. Her face lit up with open acceptance and happily said, "Oh, please do." Time opened before us and we were to discover parallels in our past, present and probably future. She had the most amazing perspective filled with compassion for herself as well as others.

Spiritual insights flowed through her disclosures, and her heart simply glowed. I felt as though I could get lost in her lovely eyes forever.  I felt that I would never see her again, so I hugged her goodbye.  At the exit, I glanced back, only to discover she had disappeared. The teapot, table and chairs ... well, they were gone as well.

Portals

"Behind all seen things lies something vaster; everything is but a path,

a portal or a window opening on something other than itself."

Antoine de Saint-Exupery 

Moving forward in life, there are numerous portals waiting for us to explore to propel us forward in numerous ways. There are portals opening us to vast amounts of information in any category one might choose. It is sometimes said that any error is a portal leading to success.

Stars in the black sky are said to be portals to other realms. Music may be a creative portal to those who write it and to the many who listen to it. Any artist expands through portals of imagination as well as scientists. Portals can be physical or spiritual. The key of course is opening the mind to possibilities.

If we open ourselves to a portal, we experience a broader awareness and deeper perception to most any point of interest. This higher consciousness brings deeper connections to all things. This sense of oneness leads us to a more loving and accepting environment where we can all be inspired to live in peace.

 

Arising Curiosity

"Many of us are experiencing a phase of change, shedding outdated patterns

and liberating ourselves from the old by moving on to the new."

Shari Arison 

Transition is a process. Pieces needing to be removed may come off in strips, individual particles or in one harsh movement. Removal of what needs to be adjusted can be painful if we are not prepared or experienced as relief upon completion at last. And this is just the beginning.

Time is needed to heal the sore spots; the red area left in exposure. They may be ever so tender to new exposure. Slow steps are taken to begin a gentle layering of newly chosen replacements. One must be careful as to what is planted in this fertile new ground. Emotions need to be settled to choose new with clarity.

When time slowly passes, only then do we fully appreciate the renovation. Our eyes see with clearer vision and the horizon does not look quite as hazy. This new phase may have a great deal of uncertainty, but rebirth is felt in having a new path. There can be freedom in not having all of the answers and joy embedded in arising curiosity. 

Inner Sanctuary

"Within you, there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can

retreat at any time and be yourself."

Hermann Hesse

When we were young, we heard voices and saw images, but grownups laughed at our imagination. In time, these special moments faded and we numbed ourselves against the inner guidance and visions that appeared. In later years, perhaps we do not care so much what other people think.

When we begin to listen to our inner voice without skepticism or judgment, wisdom materializes. In time, application of these inner knowings contribute to the flow of life. When paired with creativity, deeper meaning tends to unfold. It is as though we have an inner sanctum where silence speaks volumes.

When we become overwhelmed by life situations, we can retreat inward to our silent space to release and replenish. Lofty thoughts can be like bubbles gently floating in the air with individual visions. There is need to be present in our sanctuary as it is our safe space where we align with our spiritual essence, guidance, and connection. 

 

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Giving Voice ...

 

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

Martin Luther King, Jr.

There is choice between hiding our truth which ends in suffocation or being brave to give voice to our inner thoughts. Once we understand that there is a difference between lecturing and articulating, we give value to each other. Although we do not have identical experiences, our truth may stimulate those who are close to us.

Our words when articulated can trigger thoughts in those who listen. Others may not have been able to find words for what they experience or simply have not explored these areas. What we personally experience is meant to be shared without expectation. We each have lessons to contribute by assisting in the growth of others. 

We feel a nudge to say something, and this very well may be spirit using us to be a messenger.  We have an obligation to speak our truth once and then let it go. There is no need to be invested in an outcome. We may never see the end result, especially if it is simply creating a shift in energy.  

Align Energy

 

"The key now is learning how to remain deeply grounded as we 

continue to navigate intense solar activity and energetic fluctuations."

Kate Spreckley 

Through yoga or meditation, we may try to create an inner balance but then go directly back out into the chaos of life. Creating through artwork or music establishes an inner calm, but then we return directly into a stagnated routine. There is no one stop shopping when it comes to the necessity of being grounded.

Above mentioned steps are only a partial remedy for maintaining a sense of being grounded. We consider our inner energy, but collective energy surrounds us needing to be addressed as well. Become aware of surrounding vibrations, solar activity, and climate change. Establish inner peace but do not leave it in the studio.

It is advantageous to accelerate our inner vibrations prior to entering random congestions of any kind. Defend against negativity prior to meeting it. Consciously extend inner energy out towards others while navigating life. Not only does this protect us, but it beams positive energy out towards others.  

The Essence of Autumn

 

"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall."

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Shifting from one season to the next requires physical, mental and spiritual movement. Physically, we may revamp our gardens and pack away scanty clothing in preparation for a cooler season. In the fall, it seems to be easier to be spiritually minded with all of nature dancing before us. 

Autumn with all of its colors inspires us to refreshen body, mind, and spirit. We are pulled outside for movement which lifts our thoughts and connects us with higher realms. Transporting ourselves outdoors, we may gain better clarity as we release stagnant thoughts accumulated during the hot hibernation of summer.

This fresh season invites us to begin again with creative routines, heightened resources, and increased application of spiritual insights. When we carry our spiritual beliefs out into the world, activating a sense of positivity, not only are we improving our sense of being, but enhancing the life experience of others.

Out of Hiding ...

"We must enhance the light, not fight the darkness." 

A. D. Gordon

Every experience you have had during this lifetime contributes to who you are. Every joy and each sorrow create an indentation in your persona. What we do with it ... whether become arrogant or maudlin ... depends upon our willingness to bend or break. As we learn to digest the tainted with the sweet, we become whole.

Taking our strength and dysfunction forward, continuously absorbing new insights, our unique existence deepens. In time, we not only learn to honor the lesson, but become aware of the knowledge to be shared. Family secrets do not heal family cycles. Minimizing abuse does not improve situations. 

If we no longer regard ourselves as damaged, and use our voice to selectively share personal information, not only do we grow, but others do as well. Once we realize we have value from life experiences, we can openly embrace the lessons shared by others. The purpose is to gain positive momentum as we step into the light out of our darkness. 

 

Leaves Letting Go

"Come little leaves," said the wind one day, "Come to the meadows with me

and play. Put on your dresses of red and gold; For summer is past, and the days grow cold."

George Cooper 

As the leaves change colors, there is a shift inside of us. There is a feeling of trust watching the leaves let go. So gracefully, the wind escorts them to the ground where children can laugh and play with the scent of fall wafting in the air. There is comfort that these beautiful trees will return the leaves again next year.

Perhaps the message is to appreciate all things unfolding in a season, remembering that nature tends to be repetitive. As the leaves rustle with the soft breeze, we can experience our connectiveness with the passing of time. Just like the leaves, we must remember to not cling but gracefully release letting go.

Observing the beauty in nature, remembering its resilience, we are encouraged to move forward in our lives in spite of change. A season may end but it is followed by one other. Appreciate what is in front of us and as it ends, remember that transformation is an opportunity where our creative existence expands. 

Knocking at the Door

"Who's that knocking on my door ..."

The Genies 

Figuratively speaking, God knocks on our door numerous times, hoping we will answer this beckoning call. Of course, we do not recognize the Divine as the holy appearance may be disguised as someone entirely different. Given that spirit resides in all peoples, there is a wide array of costumes to adjust the sacred appearance. 

There was a television program, "Touched by an Angel," that helped remind us how spirit was always amongst us. Spirit worked through others often catching us off guard. Perhaps the driving force behind this is treating all peoples with kindness. Who is knocking on our door (figuratively speaking)?

Expanding on this concept, we can hear Divine Presence in the song of a bird, the movement of a tree, or the wind blowing. Creative expression is also used as a language of the Divine. Spiritual insight is frequently linked into common conversations between friends. Open the doors of the mind and allow spirit entrance! Don't wake for a knock! 

 

Projection of Images

"Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think 

we're supposed to be and embracing who we are." 

Brene Brown

The woman was immediately noticed as she walked with great pomp and circumstance into the store. I could not help but wonder who this arrogant woman was walking like royalty! She had an air about her separating everyone far from her. I could not help but wonder how deeply her true nature must be cramped inside of her. 

Maybe this originates with fear about our own identity. Then we begin to hide while projecting an image that we believe others will more readily accept. Our boundaries soften allowing a stampede of other people's opinion to override our own. Exceptional concentration is required to keep authenticity hidden in darkness.  

Parading around in a false persona attracts people who we truly are not aligned with, so this increases our discomfort. This is quite a price to pay as it impacts our body, mind, and soul. What if we reclaimed all of this energy and reinvested in our original nature, finding kindred spirits who love and support us!

 

Do You Even Know?

 

"Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love."

Rumi 

The computer is an excellent tool to discover information embracing endless subject matters. We have easy access to it at all times throughout the day and evening. How many times do we find ourselves returning to the keyboard to look up or visit just one more thing? It would be interesting to know exactly how much of the information enhances us.

Our brain is also an excellent source to discover information, and we have immediate access to it. Instead of venturing outside of ourselves, we can go inwards to discover, reacquaint, and stimulate our most inner desires. Our mind is the portal for our dreams, aspirations, and inspirations that have the protentional for enhancing life.

We are consistently drawn to new opportunities, but when we are disconnected from our inner selves, we may not notice. Inner desires may have been ignored for so long, we may not even know what they are. If we experience life as being dull and rote, it is time to go inward and discover who we truly are. 

Grounding ...

"Connection to the earth gives us strength and resilience."

Oliver Finch 

No matter where we live, there is a small patch of grass just waiting for us. Slip off our shoes and allow the green growth to tickle the bottoms of our feet. Instantly, we can flash back to childhood memories of running through the grass shoeless. The earth is pulsing with energy just waiting to be shared with our bodies.

Time or money may prevent us from getting a massage, but grounding can be just as good. Indulge the self in lying in the grass as the earth generates peace into the body, mind and soul. Try to release thoughts, forgetting about agendas, tasks, and challenges awaiting us. Allow the body to blend with the energy of the earth experiencing stillness.

Let surrounding sounds fade away. Become one with the earth, imagining the body to shape shift into the ground beneath us. To experience the sense of oneness, we refresh ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually. This is true nurturing that can be accessed quite easily, if we just think to do it! 

Into The Light of The Moon

 

"Don't worry if you're making waves just by being yourself.

The moon does it all the time."

Scott Stabile

If we pay any attention to movement around us, it is noticeable when the energy shifts. Whether it is a youngster pitching a fit or a businessman bouncing his leg, frequencies are altered around us. When we look up at the full moon, automatically, we remember that vibrations are speeding up!

In the darkness of the room, our attention is drawn to the window where the moon is trying to shine in. It beckons us, pulls our dark thoughts into its light. We feel a churning in our belly knowing that change is being called forth. Our movement, whether thought or deed, becomes active. 

During the full moon, these unsettled issues present themselves with increased activity. They are tired of being pushed down. Perhaps they decide to push back, demanding attention to create resolve. It can be quite lonely in the dark, so carry what is heavy in the heart into the light of the moon. Perhaps then things won't appear to be quite so bad.

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I've Changed My Mind

"Change your thoughts and you change your world."

Norman Vincent Peale 

How do the words "I changed my mind," make you feel? It matters not what you are thinking about, just experience the movement inside of you. Do you get frightened, elated, or feel free? An overactive mind can mislead us especially when we are not mindful of the constant trivia repeating in our thought patterns.

Say it out loud, "I've changed my mind." Now, where might you like to implement this?  Where would it be most freeing ... professionally, personally, or spiritually? Perhaps explore where exactly you would like to apply this. Would it be in regard to a decision you have made or more importantly not made?

There is liberation in experimenting with thoughts of change in our imaginative minds. Where are you, who are you with, what would you most like to say? There is no reason to wait for change to happen to us. It is more productive for us to initiate the change we desire. There is the saying, "Be the change you want to see." 

Adjustment to the End

"Every exit is an entrance to someplace else."

Tom Stoppard

In the moment of an ending, numerous feelings can be present.  We may experience either relief or grief, gladness or sadness, or discouragement or encouragement. Endings are not as detrimental as they first might appear. Riddled by sorrow, we may become overwhelmed by unanswered questions which answers will heal.

It is easy to assume that an ending involves death, but in reality, the person we grieve may very well be alive, just 'dead' to us. Death can be emotional, not just physical. Our feelings may have been extinguished or discarded, either way eliminated. In the moment, we may believe that our life has ended. Hindsight, however, may offer a differing view. 

Regardless of whether or not we were the ones to end a situation, we may or may not have any control over how others react. Our efforts can be focused on our own feelings of grief or relief. Either way, time needs to be invested in sorting out our reaction which assists in moving us forward with healing. This is groundwork for a new beginning.

 

Decisions Without Ego

 

"It's important to think things through, but many use thinking

as a means of avoiding action."

Robert Herjavec

There is considerable strength within when we build confidence in our ability to move through life, learning lessons, but not becoming overwhelmed. When we know ourselves with inner clarity, decision making becomes easier. Less time is spent dwelling upon the problem rather than the solution.

Knowing our strengths and weaknesses, assist us in the movement through difficult times. We can pause and think rather than push through unprepared. If we are unsure, sit quietly and listen to the inner voice. The slightest synchronistic dream, article or conversation might spark a new direction for resolution.

Listening to valued voices can be quite instrumental, but this is our life and no one else's. Expectations of others might be encouraging, but are they in alignment with our own desires? Remember that ego speaks to us with doubt and negativity, while spirit whispers our personal worthiness.

Peeling Off Layers

"Look beneath the surface; let not the quality of a thing

nor its worth escape thee."
Marcus Aurelius

In my antiquing days, there was sheer pleasure in discovering value in an old beaten-up object discarded into a junk pile. Bringing it home, there was speculation about how it might look after a good cleaning. Taking off layers of filth, absolute joy was experienced to discover the piece had been not only dated but signed!

Have you ever been rehabbing a space, peeling off old wallpaper, only to discover there was significant family recording beneath it? And then the times when an old book came to your attention discovering an inserted piece of stationary written not only decades but centuries prior! 

I find this to be true with people as well. The brightest bulb in the bunch might be boring, whereas a quiet spirit in the corner may have stories to be told. There is an old saying about judging a book by its cover. I happen to believe it is the same with all living things. The most misshapen tree may have the healthiest vibes ever!  

Come On Baby, Light Your Fire!

"From a little spark may burst a flame!"

Dante Alighierl 

Transitions can be challenging or paralyzing. We may become so overwhelmed by new information or stock still from boredom. Throughout our lives, we experience episodes with too much time on our hands or not enough. Wisdom occurs when we realize our power in regulating our time. 

No matter how much we are in demand. there must be a block sectioned off, no matter how small, to recoup our energy. When too much time is before us, we tend to procrastinate believing we have all the time of the world to do what we want. In either scenario, our essence dwindles when not appropriately tended to.

Age does not matter, but energy does. Discover the spark that will motivate you into activating the inner spirit that will continue to keep us buoyant no matter the circumstances.  Determine what will light our fire, regardless of allowed time. Become excited, curious, and ageless in the pursuit of personal stimulation. 

 

The Self

"The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous 

formation through choice of action."

John Dewey

We have an inner substance just waiting to take shape and form. Although we are filled with buried wisdom, we gaze outside of ourselves in search for identity. We are spiritual beings experiencing life on earth. and seek acceptance outside of us, somewhat ignoring ever present authenticity.

We scan the faces of others retaining who or what they think we should be, allowing their expectations to override our inner identity. Outer knowledge is valuable but never becomes more important than our inner knowing. In human form, our identity is calculated and manipulated by outside sources.

Our inner light stretches and conforms respecting the human experience but consistently makes itself available. We receive nudges, synchronicities and blessings without connecting them with spirits, angels, or the Divine. Navigating our emotional experiences, we hopefully make choices that align with our inner beauty and awareness. 

Building My Bridge

"Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become your

actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits as they become

character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny."

Frank Jackson

Our thoughts are not necessarily true, so we need to use caution and perhaps filters. If shared with others, we need to hold ourselves open to differing opinions or insights. All of this contributes to who we become and how we impact others. Perhaps it is best to build our bridges composed of various segments.

The thought might appeal that our passages offer differing rocks to be gathered in forming these bridges. Do we want rigid formation or artistic curves reflecting our ability to bend adjusting the speed of learning? We can choose a fast jetway straight ahead or build angles slowing our pace with otherwise overlooked scenery.

The shape of our bridge contains who we choose to become. It is formed by our thoughts, words, and deeds, not just by outside documented information.  This is why we must hold ourselves accountable for the information we keep. Knowledge is formed by the processing of all that we seek.

 

Inner Being of Light

 

"I have a religion; it's called love. I have a church; it's called Earth.

I have a scripture; it's called heart. I have a prayer; it's called compassion."

Sofo Archon

Some time ago, I decided to visit a religious group that had attracted my attention. It had been quite some time since I had been in a religious establishment with such beautiful stained glass. As I walked down the aisle into the sanctuary, there was a mix of emotions ranging from loving comfort to a need to protect myself based on hidden fear. 

Chants easily filled my ears, but when words from the pulpit arrived, I began to feel penetrated. I was taken off guard by feelings of being talked down to and an overbearingly masculine rhetoric. All of this had been buried so very long ago, and I felt compelled to sweep it outside of the beautiful wooden door.

This experience ended up being a mirror to reflect what I had believed. Now, Divine Spirit was everywhere, in everything, and flowing inside everyone. This is all the more reason to treat everyone with love and compassion. There is no better than nor lesser than as we follow our earthly scripts disguising our inner being of light. 

Time to Begin

"Character - the willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life - is the

source from which self-respect springs."

Joan Didon

What are we waiting for ... a magician to change our life into an amazing dream? Will there be an intruder to shift our rigid schedules? Are these thoughts based on fairytales like Little Red Riding Hood waiting to be rescued by the hunter or the prince in Cinderella? Wait no more, as no one is coming!

If we find ourselves in total captivity of self-judgment and fear, we have hit bottom which can be good news. There is only one way up and you are the only person present. Each one of us harbors abilities and strength far more important than the rescue techniques of others. We are sitting by our lovely selves with life in our hands.

This is the time to choose what truly matters to you. What resonates within you when you peel all else away? Identify what is waiting in the harbor of the mind. Begin to gather elements to be applied to a new beginning. Believe in yourself, proceed towards the goal and others will appear to assist. This is the time to begin ... no matter how old you are! 

 

Right in This Moment

"The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it.

The present is here, live it."

Thomas S. Monson

Walking down the trail, I have appreciated the sounds and fragrances behind me, and I do hope beyond the bend, the sun will continue to warm my face.  Right in this moment, I am being nurtured by nature allowing me to send endless love, light, and prayer out into the numerous realms of the world. 

Veering off onto side paths can saturate my curiosity, but if I am in the middle of a present moment moving down a specific trail, application of what I know is imperative. In this particular time in space, what do I want to develop and apply? Using my value of well spent time, I am living a life with purpose and joy.

Each one of us gets to decide which actions best support our needs. Individual choice is cultivated by our relationship with the self. We cannot appropriately choose if we have not identified authentic direction. Identify and release inspiration and kindness out into the world to expand and receive. 

Moving Forward with Loving Kindness

 

"You loved them because love is in you. You had fun because you

are fun. You felt happy because you are a happy person. You gave your all 

because that is who you are. You have a really beautiful way of loving."

Michael Pinsker

When a relationship abruptly ends when we thought it would be forever, overwhelming pain floods our body, mind and soul. We may feel frozen in time and space. How in the world can we move forward and just where will we find the strength? Then fault finding settles in and self-criticism plagues our perceptions and distorts clarity.

We may feel drenched in loneliness and shame in darkness. We tend to choose new routines rather than brave the old. We adapt our presence with friends and gatherings, increasing our hollow souls. No matter what others tell us, we will not return to appreciation of our own self-worth until we choose to begin the healing process.

Do not allow other people's behavior to define you. Spend considerable time recalling the good we have done but make note of things we could improve on. Indulge in learning something new and spend concentrated time with those who treasure our friendship. In our mind's eye, visualize ourselves moving forward in loving kindness for ourselves and others.

Speaking Our Truth

 

"The life meant for you will not require you to abandon yourself to keep it."

Wise Woman Warrior 

There may be parts of the self that need some nurturing or adjustment. If someone however is adamant about altering our values or presence in the world, exploring motivation is beneficial. We have numerous parts to our self as differing situations may require specific aspects from within the whole.

We may be a leader in one season or a follower in another, but our inner essence deserves to be the same. No matter what the task before us that our personality is adjusting to, aught not require our inner spirit to be diminished.  We can reach for the high note or lower our tone but never silence the essence within.

There comes a point in life when we quit changing masks. Spiritual presence aligns with the  physical adjusting only the boundaries. There is great comfort in being able to be basically the same person in every situation. Some may receive a little higher or lower tone, but the voice is consistently speaking our truth.