The breath is coming in and out now, whether you believe
you are worthy of it or not.
The earth is unconditionally supporting you. She is holding
you whether you believe you deserve to be held or not. Rest in her presence.
The breath will be gone at some point, usually much sooner
than we’d all like. Breathe deeply now. Breathing is only now. There is no
“breathing in the future.”
No matter what is happening in your life – maybe you have
lost hope, you’re confused, your heart is broken, or an old dream has died. Or
even if you’re experiencing some joy, some peace, if things are going okay. It
is not an ordinary moment. It is never ordinary inside your heart.
The only thing we know for sure is that we will be returned
to the vastness soon. Let us not forget what is most important, never apologize
for the yearning in our hearts, and not wait any longer to be fully here.
Let us renew the vow we once made to not abandon ourselves,
our emotions, our vulnerability, our bodies, our sensitivity. With the sun, the
moon, and the stars as our witness, we will no longer pathologize pure feeling
and the longing that has been placed inside us.
Let us take a risk on this new day, like a flower who
cannot hold back any longer from erupting with color, with fragrance, with
life, with her song. You are this flower. Attune to what is truly happening
here. This world needs you now more than ever. Please don’t forget what you
are.
My new book – The Path Is Everywhere: Uncovering the Jewels Hidden Within You – is now available
The Way of Rest summer retreat – as of June 30 there are a few seats left
The Way of Rest summer retreat – as of June 30 there are a few seats left
