At some point in our lives, we must leave the protective shell of ego to venture outwards. To engage and ultimately discover, the foundation of heart that soon may empower. “Be still and be aware,” our teachings remind. But, how do we begin to reconcile an unsettled heart?

Through its tireless grasp, ego thrives. It clings and grasps to each passing thread, though – to what end? To seek ownership or empowerment? Or, is it more so a matter of stability? Like it or not, the ego that binds is the same which sets us free. We may feel the heaviness of the moment to be inescapable. Though, the truth is, there is always freedom. Freedom to choose, yes. But, more so, freedom to BE. To be as we are and were always destined to be – imperfect, yet still blissfully complete.

Philospher Jiddu Krishnamurti writes, ‘in oneself lies the whole world and if you know how to look and learn, the door is there and the key is in your hand… In the end, it’s the truth that liberates – not our efforts to be free.’ And yet, time and time again – we concede to our frustrations – thinking, ‘if only’, might once again serve our rescue.

‘I hope that you will listen,’ he further urges. ‘though not with the memory of what you already know…’ Rather, to embrace this world through an aspect of new.

In peace, my sweet friends…

Namaste