Several years ago, I was going through an experience that made me feel both grounded and free. My soul was full of excitement and my heart was wide open. During that time, I experienced many different ways of falling in love with people, which I am profoundly grateful for.
You see, when my heart is open, I find myself willing to interact more boldly, which allows for more fulfilling experiences of and with others.
Over the past several months, the issues we are facing while being home bound or having our faces covered have made it more difficult for me to remain open hearted. Occasionally , I have found myself resisting the very interactions I would previously have run toward.
Let me be clear, I still love to love people. And, I love to feel grounded and free.
Part of the decision to begin writing again comes from my knowing that the deeper and more richly I connect to my soul, the better I feel and the more open hearted I become.
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go to the beach. When I saw this seagull, I was reminded of the words I used to describe the feeling I had those years ago:
Rooted in flight.
For me, these words reflect being both grounded and free.
Rooted in flight.
This looks different for me now, but feels just as important as it did when I first said it. Perhaps even more so. It reminds me to take care of my needs to stay grounded. It also reminds me that reaching out in different ways invites me to be curious and to get out of routine. It also tells me that in these unprecedented times, every day has endless possibilities; which is freeing.
Rooted in flight.
Grounded and Free.