Change of Heart

Hilda, a beautiful family member,
Often remarked in her later years that ‘Growing old isn’t for sissies.’
In my 30’s I found her sentiments
Endearing...
Yet now, as maturity gives way
To a new landscape
Of reality,
I smile and feel a newfound
Kinship with her humor.

Years ago,
When posed with the question
“Why are we here?”
My spiritual teacher, Rosalyn Bruyere,
Answered with a knowing
That permeated the seeking minds and hearts of those gathered.

“We are here to change”

Hilda’s musings on aging
Reflects the measure of courage
And grace required
When the floorboards of life
Give way...
And the status quo of well-being
Is altered.

In the midst of deep internal change
We are called
To stretch our idea of self -
To find our stamina in resilience
And our stability within the intangible.

In this paradigm of awakening
It seems our sense of identity is up for
Renegotiation...

As the reign of fear is exposed
And held accountable to Truth -
The operative egoic facade is rattled.
Yet gratefully
Within this dynamic is
The redemptive opportunity
To uncover a deeper layer
Of authenticity.

“We are here to Change”

Our deepest purpose in life is
To expand the edges of our love...
To experience a change of heart.

And participate in the Global flowering of humanity
Seeded In the Heart of God.

In quiet reverie I hear
These words fall upon me...

Embrace
the certainty of change
With the certainty of the heart.
This present moment
is rich and fertile.

Untether from regrets of the past
And find your momentum
in the currency
Of the mystery unfolding.

Forgive the storms -
They will pass...
and right yourself to the stars
that reflect your belonging
and inspire your mission.

The destination is within you
and the expansion
is your heartbeat upon the earth.

Within these potent moments of embodiment
Seize the opportunities at your feet.
Love the one at your door.
Practice kindness at every turn
And welcome the light of the sun
Ever shining amidst the clouds.

Simplicity is the master’s craft.
All is well.
Rest into the awakening thunder
That ignites the embers of
Love’s revival.
You are forever
Alive
And forever
Changing.

Embrace the unknown
With the knowing of the heart -
And bless the seasons
That reveal the goodness
Of your
Smile upon
The day.