There is a thread that weaves its way through all of us, binding us together. It is not visible to the human eye, yet we feel it every day. We feel it when we think of those we love. We feel it with those we are in conflict with. We feel it when we see or hear of stranger’s joy or pain. It is the moment of awe when we witness the beauty of nature and the power of life. Some may refer to them as our heartstrings. It is the emotional tug we feel when we connect emotionally and with empathy. It is the connection that is alive within and around us, no matter skin or bone, beak or fur, leaf or blossom. All the threads are woven to together into the fabric of life. It is the world in which we all create together.
Take a deep breath in. Breathe in love. Exhale love. Breathe in peace. Exhale peace. Breathe in unity. Exhale unity. As you settle into your body, focus on the beat of your heart. It is the beat of life that pulses through you. It is the pulse that courses through us all.
With our heartbeat, we feel love. We feel pain. We experience joy. We experience connection. We offer love. We offer to share an intimate piece of ourselves when we offer our hearts to understand those we love, those we know, and even those we do not know.
Breathe in deeply. Feel the pulse within you. It beats without condition, without judgement, without pretense, without expectation. Our heartbeat, our pulse, continues because it simply is.
There has been a lot of hurt and fear, hatred and anger, sadness and shame throughout or days, especially within the last few years. However, there have been many acts of love, kindness, and understanding. We experience it when those who love us take the time to listen and offer and embrace to ease the pain. It is shown when we bear witness to those in sorrow and grief. Friends have stood up to sound the call for unity. Strangers have offered their voice to those left speechless or frozen from sadness and shame. Friends and strangers alike offer love and compassion, a warm embrace, a friendly smile, and an outstretched hand. We do all of this because we share the pulse of life. We do this because we know that the pulse of love is stronger than the shadow of fear. We do this because we know we are the pulse that courses through all of humanity. To lift others up, to shelter those in need, to offer a safe and non-judgmental place is what the pulse of life is all about.
Breathe in deeply. Feel the pulse of love freely flow within your heart and within your soul. As your heart beats, feel the love enter your heart. As it flows in, it swirls and dances around you, within you, and through you. Allow this energy to ease away your heartache and pain. Allow it to lift you up. You do not deserve to live in pain. You do not deserve to live in the shadows of fear. You do not deserve to hide as a result of shame. We all make mistakes. We all have had poor judgement at one time or another. We forgive because the weight of guilt and fear can squeeze out the space for the love and kindness we are meant to receive. Breathe in love because you are love. Breathe in peace because you are peace. Breathe in unity because you are united with millions of souls who choose love every single day. You are also connected to those that do not. Feel the warmth of this energy fill you. It is the warmth of unconditional love and understanding. Feel it envelop you and raise your spirit up.
With each breath, feel the love. With each breath, feel the serenity. With each breath, feel the support that is being offered. Know that you are not alone. With each breath, know you are seen for the love and beauty that you are. Radiate this light from your soul for yourself and others. You are a beacon of hope and light. Try to feel your sacred connection to life. As you feel these connections, add to the pulse of life by offering your pulse of love. We need you, We need all of you.
Renee Bedard
The Whispering Crow
The Whispering Crow 