LESS EGO / MORE SOUL

No matter the excuse; the illusory reasons that present themselves in “reality”, sadness, only really arises with the fear of uncertainty as change pushes one further into the unknown.

Understanding this, we can hold space for our sadness with trust that the universe will look after us – no matter what. It’s all just a part of the circular spectrum after all. Grieving for what is now no more is completely natural, as we adjust to the possibilities of the future.

“Then said a rich man, Speak to us of Giving.

And he answered:

You give but little when you give of your possessions.

It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. For what are your possessions but things you keep and guard for fear you may need them tomorrow?

And tomorrow, what shall tomorrow bring to the over-prudent dog burying bones in the trackless sand as he follows the pilgrims to the holy city?

And what is fear of need but need itself? Is not dread of thirst when your well is full, the thirst that is unquenchable?

There are those who give little of the much which they have – and they give it for recognition and heir hidden desire makes their gifts unwholesome.

And there are those who have little and give it all.

And you receivers – and you are all receivers – assume no weight of gratitude, lest you lay a yoke upon yourself and upon him who gives. Rather Together with the giver on his gifts as on wings; for to be over mindful of your debt is to doubt his generosity who has the free-hearted earth for mother and God for father.”

~ Kahlil Gibran