September 1, 2014

Harvest: Open to Receive


Musing…
Too much of a good thing….is wonderful."    
–Mae West

The seasonal harvest is a visual example of the abundant outpouring of nature – as each plant has matured, it has transformed light into a nourishing succulent delight.  Receiving the glory of this harvest requires an openness to accommodate yourself to this flow. Harvest is both a noun and a verb.

Kate’s Turn:
I experience over and over again how the Universe takes delight in saying Yes to my needs. I’ve had a couple of opportunities to teach qigong, and I feel indulgent while partaking of this vibrant healing energy as I simply lead others in the movements. I began to express my desire to have a space in which to teach on a regular basis…yes, to introduce others to this simple, yet profound practice, but also because it is what makes me come alive – it brings me to experience "zoe" (Greek for life) – that state of being possessed with the absolute fullness of life.

So the Universe orchestrates a few conversations, a few connections, and behold! I get to indulge in my desire. Life is about joy once I can break through my self-imposed limitations, my smallness, my safety and open myself to receive the flow available to me. This indulgence opens me further to gratitude, and a further softening and falling in love with my own life…I am that harvest, pouring out to others, even as I, myself, continue to open and receive.

"You have a channel into the ocean, yet you ask for water from a little pool. Beg for the love-expansion…Wait for the illuminating openness as though your chest were filling with light."  -Rumi


Get Fired Up:
Say “Yes” to all that is good in your life. Be more of a "basker". Indulge in and Be the harvest.
Beg for the love-expansion and say this prayer:
I consecrate my life to be the Open Door
 through which the Light will continually flow to bless and heal all life on Earth.

"Wherever you are is the entry point!
I laugh when I hear the fish in the water is thirsty."  - KABIR


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