Space

Each of us has our own lessons that we are presented with, ones that seem tailor made for our unique journey. Through our connection with one another, our friendships and relationships, we are privy to the struggles our loved ones face. Sometimes what others deem challenging would be quite simple for us, while others may not be able to relate to the obstacles we are grappling with.

I have several friends who have a pattern of retreating when the road gets bumpy. They admit to going too far inward, that they can't reach out of themselves to seek the support, empathy, compassion and love that awaits them. Though I logically understand this tendency, it is so far from my nature that - from my perspective - the shift away from this habit appears as if it would be simple and effortless. Of course this is not the case.

Personally, I have the opposite way about me. Whenever I am in process, I tend to go outward first. I have written about this here on my blog in many ways. Its a common theme for me. However, recently I am coming to understand myself on a deeper level when it comes to this way that I function.

It is not only the mere outward energy that I need to explore. What I've come to see is how much can be gained from giving Space. Space is vast and open. Space is allowing, not confining. My mind wants to put things into a box, wants to define, understand, explain. Space is limitless, full of possibility and mystery. There is order and structure and form in space, but not in a tangible, palpable way.

By simply giving Space to any issue, decision or relationship, clarity flows more organically than through will or force.

This is so far from my comfort zone, its almost shocking how difficult it is for me to practice. Still, this is the work presented to me on such a consistent basis. It is almost comical how many different forms this lesson takes in my life, and how frequently it shows up.

So for those of you who have mastered the valuable art of stillness, of inaction, of reflecting... send some of that mojo my way. I'm trying, and I'm doing a pretty good job on some levels, but WOW is this hard!