Soothed

"Isn't patience the need to let the mixture of

inner and outer brew until the lessons are

fragrant and soothing?

Mark Nepo

Either we spend our time mulling over emotional roller coaster or pondering the actions of others.  The value of both reach us and we connect the two.  The lesson becomes more certain when we can open our lovely selves to a bigger picture going within and evaluating the outside.

We notice synchronicity more often when we can combine all of life.  We readily catch on to a particular theme or recurring option.  By noticing little flags on the inner and the outer, our path tends to be less cluttered. 

Perhaps we need to be more patient until we can connect the dots or maybe we are trying to apply unneeded information to what is meant to be simple.  When we have compassion for our learning curve, we will accelerate our progress.  Discover the fragrance and we will be soothed.

 

Music of the Soul

"There is a great choice that awaits us every day:  whether we go around

carving holes in others because we have been so painfully carved ourselves

or whether we let spirit play its song through our tender experience, enabling

us to listen, as well, to the miraculous music coming through others."

Mark Nepo

Music has played a vital part in all cultures whether it was created a breeze gently moving leaves in a tree or wooden pieces crafted into melodious tools. Rhythm has also been present throughout history as it has been used in marching, dancing, or singing.  As human beings, each of us have a vibration that resonates out towards others.   

We are aware of our own frequency, how it gets triggered and moves faster.  Even the tone of our voice accelerates when confronted with opposition.  We can label this rush in our cadence as adrenaline, but it is entwined with varying frequencies of emotions.  Additional information about others can be easily gathered as we listen to the tone of the voice and the pace of the speech.  

One word can be expressed lovingly or with loathing, so it is up to the listener to broaden the listening skills to truly hear what emotion lingers behind the words. Just as any individual portrays perception through personal skewed understanding, the listener can make the choice to open to the music or vibrations flowing from the soul of the speaker.  Less time preparing a response, and more time capturing the music!