Hello Friends,
We have settled back in to our home routine, especially now
that our two girls are back at school and I feel a pervading sense of
contentment, which is lovely.
Our trip to Melbourne coincided with the completion of my 7
month long trial so it was always going to be significant. While the family
connection was wonderful, the freedom of not being tied to hospital routines
glorious, the food, friends and vibe of the place stimulating, it still brought
greater gifts than I anticipated. It brought gifts of the heart and soul, which
I will progressively share over the next few days.
I mentioned in my last blog that I had a sense of my life
flashing before my eyes as my husband and I revisited old territory and hence
old memories, some beautiful, some, well…not so. Being together as we opened to
both the dark and the light pathways that our relationship has traversed has deepened
our connection. Together, we immersed ourselves in old energy and genuinely celebrated
that we have ‘got through it all’ and still want to hold and love each other. To
know someone so well that no amount of ego pretence can hide the truth is such
a gift. It was an exquisite moment of soul recognition.
I will admit that before our holiday, some of the past
events still held power over me because despite reconciling them mentally and
emotionally long ago; memories would occasionally rise to taunt me. In meeting
them physically, mentally and emotionally together, clarity began to emerge. It
became clear that our true power lay in our connection through the journey and our ability to honour each other, even when
we were at our ‘worst’. It is the difference between regarding the relationship
as the cause of pain and instead realising that the connection and love that
characterises it has been a support to enable us to manifest, transcend and
evolve what we each most needed to learn. I know I couldn’t have got through it with
anyone else – I was always so quick to run!
It doesn’t mean that our life together is without triggers or
problems; but it does mean that I can be grateful for a love that walks with me
and endures despite the inevitable drama and pain of modern life. In the words
of Buddha, “Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional”. In giving up my
attachment to events and claiming the power of our connection, I believe I have
embodied this truth in that moment and freed myself. I felt the past disconnect,
even the good which is as it should be. To live in the moment and create life
anew requires us to relinquish clinging, even to the good stuff. I feel free to
manifest a unique relationship going forward that honours us both. I also feel
more connected but less attached. I am so glad and grateful to be sharing my
life with someone who also holds this awareness.
It is fantastic to be back blogging my thoughts and I look forward
to regaining momentum. In keeping with my sense of freedom and contentment I have
a simple affirmation to share today.
I am safe and I am free
Free your mind and the rest will follow.
Namaste
Sally
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