My dear friend,
I hope this email finds you well. I'm typing this note next to my bedroom window. The sky is a gorgeous light blue, and the sun is both bright and hopeful. I think this is the best day of the month so far.
We've had the opportunity to discuss character, and specifically, what makes us tick. If you'll allow me the indulgence, I'd like to elaborate a bit more on this topic.
You were created on a very special day. The angels cried and laughed with joy. One of their own was going to be human, and never before had a soul such as yours existed. It was a truly remarkable day. You have a heart big enough to love the world, and eyes that see with great kindness. Your ears hear the words behind the words, and your hands are the hands of a healer.
You have also been given great gifts: ample strength, an inquisitive mind, a generous heart and a restless soul. You have walked many weary miles down dark, torturous roads, challenged persistently on your character and your faith. For all of that, you have come through to the other side both stronger and kinder. It seems to me that you've flown through the eye of a needle. All things unnecessary to your character have been burned away, revealing the light and strength inside.
You caught my eye with your beauty, and yet it was your spirit that has held my heart. I am grateful for all that has passed to bring you into my life.
I am compelled to remind you that your character was made for a purpose. You were meant to shine forth, be a Messenger, and to live in (and freely give) Abundance.
The challenges before you are numerous and draining. You have the option to deny your basic character, to live a life below your talents and abilities, to "hide your light under a bushel" and live with a diminished spirit. There are advantages to this choice: a secure life, few surprises, the only challenge to "tow the line". You could live through and for your children, and hope that they would not see the growing emptiness inside, the "hollowing out" of your soul, all life removed... replaced with only a flickering light.
Please don't deny your spirit. It is a thing of beauty and it is limitless in its capacity to heal and inspire. Set it free and spend the coming days learning who you are, and bask in the love that created and sustains you. Love has never diminished...it is merely our awareness of love that changes.
You are a strong and loving person, with a heart big enough for the world, and you were meant for great things. Please don't turn away from yourself. The reserves are spent, and the tanks are nearly empty, but take the time to allow them to refill and for your soul to recharge. It will blaze forth anew and be a beacon to many.
My vision is not great, but I can recognize beauty. Yours is a beautiful spirit, and I'm asking you to be no more than (or less than) your own sweet self.
This is something I've come to learn about you, and it's reminded me of the magic in the world. Thank you! |
2 comments:
Woody. I like your way of choosing words. A poet's heart is what you've got. I like it. Thanks for the post.
Awww... thanks Frank!
~Pat
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