It Is Time, My Friend ...

 

"When your heart is content, your life can always

find the path inwards to this deep stillness in you."

John O'Donohue

The celebration of life within triggers our hearts to dance with joy. Our intentions deepen and new pathways open before us.  Our yearnings begin to blossom and a willingness to open our eyes to the mysteries surrounding us becomes prevalent. 

If we make the commitment each day to tend to our inner fire, we will expand our energy,  heighten our awareness and connect with a stronger sense of knowing. We will feel alive in our offerings to others and easily find alignment with our intended purpose.

Rather than projecting thoughts about the end of the month or the end of the season or the end of the year, stand in each moment enlightened by incoming messages about trust, joy and faith.  It is time dear friend, to release sorrow and no longer live for tomorrow.  

Emptying Hidden Pockets

"It is the art of belonging to one's soul

that keeps one's presence aflame."

John O'Donohue 

If we ignore who we are and disregard our strengths, we can be overwhelmed by feelings of disconnect.  Our eyes may blame our family, friends, and mentors, but fault stems from not honoring who we are at soul level.

If we live in the past of shame and rejection, clarity and courage will be hard to unveil.  It is only when we allow our soul to brighten our spirits, that we develop compassion and grace. A generosity abounds when we can embrace the clarity of our being.

Instead of embracing who we are, we create little pockets to keep parts hidden.  We shy from sharing our unique inspirations or flow of reverie.  We have the opportunity to weave all of life together as though it were a tapestry.  Love strengthens who we are and always meant to be.

 

A Closed Book, Releasing Decay

 

"The beauty of being human is that we are incredibly, intimately

near each other, we know about each other, but yet we do not

know or never can know what it is like inside another person."

John O'Donohue

Imagine ourselves each being a book in a library and we are in close contact, but moved around a lot. Over a period of time, we would feel a sense of community, but we would prefer to be next to certain  books.  As a book, we might never be exposed to the wisdom written between the book covers.

As humans, we are much the same.  We can grow up with siblings or spend years with a best friend, yet still not know how they feel on the inside.  Our inner selves can be filled with drama or horror that will never find a language to appropriately express our inner landscapes.  Even in our minds, we subconsciously temper memories or hide them altogether, until we are aligned to face them.

Even in intimate relationships, it is difficult to reveal certain parts of ourselves.  We are afraid of judgment, concerned that love will be conflicted or personally be overcome by shame.  We cannot always imagine others embracing the darkness within us, especially if we continue to struggle with it ourselves. It is wise to seek a therapist or a mentor; art class or workshop; physical activity or journal to express what is decaying within.  It is important for our physical health, emotions, and spirituality to participate in an activity to release these hidden parts.