Sometimes the Truth (Fill in the Blank) February 2018

One of the biggest challenges of doing the work I do is that of creating a space for common language. I have learned there are all kinds of ways to communicate. Words, body language, hand movement, and a smile are just a few examples. Sometimes words fail to convey what is really going on in our hearts.

I'm grateful that my empathetic nature helps me to find the right words.

Daily, I endeavor to remember to be clear without holding too tightly to the expectation of ever really being truly understood. Language carries such power. The simple phrase, I LOVE YOU, is received one way by a friend. Whereas hearing it for the first time from a new love is received in an entirely different way. A playful, "I hate that she is so pretty" is different from an angry child saying, "I hate you" to a parent setting boundaries.

The power we give to those who wield the words can transform them from a delightful hug to a knife in the heart.

Words can be heard as intense declarations or as the most comforting whispers. This depends on who uses them and, more importantly, who is listening. We take for granted that we will be heard with the intention of what is in our hearts. I can say the same thing to two different people with the same level of love and heartfelt meaning; and both people will receive and accept it in vastly different ways.
How are you listening to the messages that are available to you?

Are you available to be in the moment and receiving from an open heart?

Do you carry an expectation which can color what is actually happening?

Here in LA, my good friend reminded me of a quote from Anaïs Nin "We don't see things as they are; we see them as we are." And I thought, Perfect. Who am I being? Am I being my most open, trusting and allowing self? Or am I letting anxiety, fear and doubt color how I see and hear the world?

Chinese New Year is upon us. I've read that this, the year of the Dog lends a voice to those who have collectively felt neglected. I say, let's collectively create a time for us all to be heard and to do our best to listen to the truth in one another's hearts.

You and your words have power.

This month also plays host to the greeting card holiday on the 14th. Yup, Valentines Day. (Yikes, note to self, send mom some flowers.) So of course I am moved to say this I... LOVE ... LOVE.... LOVE...YOUz

I hope you can hear me.

LOVE your way!
Create a beautiful day!!
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