Our whole country, perhaps the world, is experiencing change: shifts, large and small – with likely more to follow – leave us feeling a little unbalanced. And most of us, feeling a little unsteady, try to brace ourselves, to hold on to something, rather than fall. I think that natural instinct causes us to tighten and constrict.

Are you feeling pretty tight and anxious? A bit like you’ve been on a too-long car ride? Doesn’t it feel like a good time to stretch and get out of your cramped position? Go ahead, stretch a little bit now. Stand up and take a deep breath. Stretch your neck or back or shoulders. Give your body a little more room to breathe. Feel better?

Now, take a minute and feel your heart…how is it doing?

I think there are a lot of hearts that are feeling in need of a nice massage and a little more room to breathe. Yesterday, I had a brief vision of reaching out and being able to “fluff up “ weary, hurting, and constricted hearts. It was such a delicious experience! So, I want to fluff up more hearts, create more room to grow. Let’s make it a game! Anyone want to play with me?

Who do you know who could use a little breathing space for their hearts? Start with yourself, of course, but consider a few people you care for and see if you can help make some space for them. Imagine taking sheets from the dryer (or clothes line) and shaking them out, loosening the material – and that’s what we’re doing with our loved ones…just helping them loosen the crinkles that have begun pinching our hearts.

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The definition of a “Toleration” is anything that you are putting up with. Tolerations distract our attention; eg. “I really need to fix that…” and siphon our energy.

Today I was presented with an opportunity to clean up something that was, in the grand scheme, not a huge deal, but in the short term was eating at me.  I’d not been completely honest about a situation and knew that if I kept silent, it would bite me down the road.  So despite the intense dread, I made a couple of phone calls, left barely coherent messages, got the return calls and set the record straight.  Not pleasant.  Will have to live with some repercussions, but feel a lot better and was actually commended for the courage it took to make the calls.  I’d like to think that this was such a great lesson that I’ll do better from now on, but as I keep growing and trying to clean my heart and soul to be a clearer reflection of the Divine, I imagine there’ll always be more and more subtle cleaning that takes place.  I hope I learn to love this!!

Always do what you are afraid to do.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

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