Have you ever looked at a human heart and wondered, “How on earth is it able to hold so much love?” The answer might surprise you: it doesn’t. The heart, in its physical sense, is a remarkable organ, but its capacity for love transcends its physical limitations.
Our hearts, both literal and metaphorical, aren’t designed to be containers for a limited amount of love. They are overflowing wells, constantly spilling over and enriching the world around them. This is the core message that author and spiritual teacher Jeff Brown so eloquently conveys in his work.
“There was no question in my mind. This state of complete and utter love is our collective birthright, the state we are born to inhabit, the way of being that is eagerly awaiting humanity at the end of a long, perilous journey. We either walk toward love as a way of being, or we walk away from it. There are only two directions. This decision shapes our life and our world.” – Jeff Brown
“If there is any need that is perpetually unmet on this planet, it is the need to feel seen. To feel seen in our humanity, in our vulnerability, in our beautiful imperfection. When we are held safe in that, a key turns inside of our hearts, freeing us from our isolation, transforming our inner world. If there is anything we can offer each other, it is the gift of sight. “I see you”-perhaps the most important words we can utter to another. I see you…” – Jeff Brown
I believe in a world where the very simple thing that we do better is, allowing one another the space in which to be vulnerable and be seen. Allowing one another to be safe even when (especially when) we don’t show up “perfect”.
“I had often wondered how a single human heart could hold great love—it is so tiny, and love so vast. The answer is simple: it doesn’t. It spills over. It becomes the everything.” – Jeff Brown
“May we learn to love ourselves in the absence of the lover.” – Jeff Brown
We can’t change the whole world on our own though. We can’t determine whether other people show up holding a safe space for vulnerability to be seen. Our own personal responsibility lies with this last quote though, “may we learn to love ourselves in the absence of the lover.” It’s very difficult (actually, maybe it’s impossible) to hold this space for the humans around us, if we can’t do it for ourselves first.
We have to put in the work to do our own healing. We, each of us, have to learn to become a safe space for ourselves. Safe in the presence of our own thoughts. Safe in the presence of our own feelings. Learn to love ourselves so much, that our hearts spill over and fill the world with love!
Here are some thoughts to ignite your journey to overflowing love:
- Practice self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you offer to loved ones. Acknowledge your struggles, celebrate your victories, and forgive your imperfections.
- Embrace vulnerability: Let go of the need to be perfect. Share your authentic self, fears and all, and allow yourself to be seen.
- Shower yourself with love: Practice speaking in a loving way to yourself daily, engage in activities that bring you joy, and be your own cheerleader.
- Create time to really see the humans around you: Become conscious of creating a space in your day to be really present with other humans, to be deliberate about really seeing their hearts.
By cultivating acceptance and love for ourselves in the face of our imperfections, we become vessels overflowing with love. We each contribute to a world where hearts overflow, creating a ripple effect of love and connection that transforms the world around us.
Have a beautiful Friday, beautiful humans!
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Sharing love.