Were it possible for us to wait for ourselves
to come into the room,
not many of us would find
our hearts breaking into flower
as we heard the door handle turn.
~ Rebecca West
I want you to imagine this scene, so read through what’s below, then close your eyes and imagine that it is happening to YOU.
You are standing in a crowded room at a party. There is music in the background; people are talking in pairs and groups all around you. Glasses are clinking, laughter and a savory aroma is coming from the kitchen. Someone is refilling your glass with your favorite liquid.
Suddenly, the door into this room opens and someone new walks into the party. You look up curiously. The door is on the other side of the room so you cannot see this person clearly until they are a few feet away.
But then you do see this person… and it is YOU!
Imagine that you are watching this on your DVD or DVR player, and press the Pause button. Pause this scene.Ā Pretend that the person who just walked into this party is your best, most wonderful, authentic, true self.Ā What does she/he look like? What is she/he wearing? How is this person holding their body?
Then look at yourself, the one who was already at the party. How are you reacting to your True Self who just showed up? Are you about to turn away? About to go find someone more interesting to talk with?
Or… as Rebecca West so poignantly writes… is your heart breaking into flower at this very connection with yourself?
Questions to Ponder
1. How does it feel to “break into flower” when meeting up with your true self?Ā Or how would it feel if you’re not there yet?
2. List 5 ways that you can be more welcoming to yourself this week.
3. Make a SoulCollageĀ® card that gives image to you, breaking into flower when you see yourself.