In Cleveland, Ohio pelicans are rarely seen. Yet, I have been in awe of one particular pelican that took up residence at a lake near my home in Cleveland Heights. As long as I have lived here, this has been the first pelican to visit the Shaker Lakes. Moreover, for a pelican to come this far inland is quite remarkable. Each day since it arrived, I find myself walking through the woods around the lake and pausing, captivated by its elegance, strength and grace.The pelican's sudden appearance is an inspiration, a sign of courage and trust in its journey and in my own. I watch it glide through the water effortlessly even though it carries a … [Read more...]
Trusting the Flow of Divine Energy
Sometimes we can feel frustrated or disappointed when situations don't necessarily go the way we think they should. This may lead us to become more methodical, rigid or even inflexible. Rather than trying to control the situation through sheer force of will, we can choose to trust and align ourselves with the flow of energy that we direct through our hearts. Like surfing, if we simply tune in to each experience, breathe deeply, and allow ourselves to flow rather than resist, we will be able to move smoothly through any wave without falling off of our board.By attuning to the flow of divine energy in our lives, we can let go of our need to … [Read more...]
Soul-Hearted Partnership as a Transformative Path
The artist, Alex Grey suggests that "when two forces unite in love, a third power, a spiritual bridge, opens up to divine wisdom and guidance. He calls this power the Third Force, a potency that shifts a relationship into a transformative path." I refer to this energetic integration of two fully expressed beings, connected heart to heart and soul to soul as "soul-hearted." By being the collective conduit for this energy source, such a relationship can accomplish more than what would be achieved in isolation.Imagine a moment when you have experienced a combined surge of energy with a partner or friend. You may have been dancing, traveling or … [Read more...]
Opening to Deeper Levels of Intimacy
Most of us desire deeper, levels of intimacy with ourselves and our loved ones. Such meaningful relationships and intimate interactions begin with feeling "safe" enough to to freely and openly share our fears and insecurities. Opening up to another person and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable helps us establish the intimate connection we desire.We can let down our guard and the barriers that surround our hearts by establishing absolute trust in ourselves and our connection with source. This creates a foundation for an intimate relationship with another. Trust fosters full self-expression uninhibited by insecurity and opens us to heart to … [Read more...]