Today I remove the rose quartz which has hung around my neck for three years. It has become heavy, it’s purpose fulfilled, my heart ready.
The significance of this small act is not lost to me. The tears flows, another small step on my healing journey.
I feel such a sense of readiness and peace.
I am ready….
To dive into the depth of the unknown and allow my heart to love, as it’s capacity is endless
To embrace the terror of opening my heart
To revel in the joy of new love
To be completely and authentically me
To approach life with wonder and curiosity
To completely operate from a place of love
To inspire and be inspired
To learn and grow
To fall and get back up
To live in the service of others
To speak my truth
And how do you do this you ask?
It takes courage, a leap of faith and a choice to make any change.
Every experience, whether joyful or painful shapes who you become and the choices you make on how to move through these moments are everything.
For example, if I had chosen to remain in the depth of pain and grief, I would have drowned in it and become completely consumed.
I vividly remember in those dark moments those of you who reached out, at first gently out of respect and then forcefully prodding me back into the world.
In sharing those dark places, your circle of family and friends becomes smaller however infinitely stronger.
I chose to use my pain as a catalyst toward healing by sharing my story with others, both the joy and the excruciating pain of loss.
When you show your authentic self the people remaining are your tribe.
The circle of love which surrounds me now is profound and I am deeply grateful.
Recognize the value of those who love you in your darkness not just when you shine brightly.
Consider this, do you want to come to the end of this life and have any what if’s or lingering regrets?
Allow love into your heart. Yes, it is a risk and terrifying, however this life is all about living each moment fully present.
As my life blossoms with new love I share the joy I am feeling with all.
Blessings and Much Aloha….
Redefining Grief 