That is the part that hit me hard. I may be focusing so much on my barriers that I’ve forgotten about the goal and purpose of the rose. Thanks for stating it; it seems like I needed reminder to pay some more attention to it.

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When I read this, I thought of my Mom reading this to me before going to bed with gorgeous illustrations while she stroked my hair and said “see honey, you too. . . . are just that beautiful and tender and sweet. . . and so is everyone else. isn’t this a great world we live in?”

Warmed my heart Havi – I’m happy for you and for all of us that get to experience your you-ness. Thank you.

I’m doing Mark Silver’s Heart of Money course at the moment, and in one of the Remembrance meditations the other day, I had an unplanned visualisation of a rose opening out of my heart chakra.

Thanks for this post :-)

All I can think of is wandering through the rose garden last week in Portland, and the roses on the freeway and of the Little Prince who learns so much from his rose.

blessings!

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I’ve always wondered why some people, like yourself, can be so incredibly articulate about their process. It’s because you word people get it in words. Of course!

Imagine my frustration because I’m the opposite: a picture person who loves words. I’ve always wished that I would get my guidance and insight in clear auditory communications. Never happened. Well, once and that was a chant so that doesn’t count really…

Instead I get Mickey and Minny Mouse dragging Jesus off the cross (seriously!), or me flying a thermal chasing rubber eagles (I’m not kiddin’)… There’s a blog in there somewhere I’m sure, but anyway, welcome to the crazy, symbolic visual realm!

It’s nuts, it’s open to interpretation, it’s an experience, it’s frustrating at times and it can be horribly difficult to give words to it afterwards, but hey, it’s the way it is and indeed it’s good!

Thank God, it’s not like there’s something wrong with me… I’m just wired differently (or deaf) ;o)

Sigh…. smile…

Maarten Elouts last blog post..Tonight I will burn a fire

Grass: “You’re a rose. Isn’t that what you’re supposed to do?”

Rose: “Well, yes. But I didn’t want to… you know… steal the show.”

Grass: “That’s mighty nice of you, Rose, but there’s enough sunshine for us both. I won’t feel slighted in the least. Besides, when folks want a great picnic, or a comfy barefoot stroll, or a soft place to recline outside… all eyes are on ME then. LOL.”

I love your metaphors, Havi. And the garden/kitchen/ocean/sandbox here in which we can all play with them. Thank you.

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I’ve been attending a Buddhist meditation group lately, and reading your blog dovetails with that just perfectly. Seems almost divinely intended or something. :)

Catherine Cantieri, Sorteds last blog post..Taming Time: Procrastination

That was exactly what I needed today!

Thank you.

Pam Beldings last blog post..

Not coochie-coo kind of sweet.

More like “S-weeeeet!”

Bloomin’ roses sweet.

And permission to be non-articulate today.

Thanks :)

Yollanas last blog post..How to avoid feeling like a fraud when you’re good, but not perfect.

Thanks, guys. It’s always reassuring to know that we’re all having these moments of half-wanting-to-sing, half-wanting-to-hide.

I never thought I’d end up sharing my bizarre meditations online, but it’s turned into such a lovely place to plant them. So I just wanted to make sure you knew how much I appreciate that you make them your own. It’s awesome.