I have seen the miraculous effect of a love like this…
When a person is in a space that has been proven to be explicitly safe – the kind of space in which you are really safe to make mistakes – so safe in fact that even when you show up as the absolute ‘worst’ version of yourself, it will not be held against you…
In a space of proven safety, you eventually become safe enough to take a deep look at your own ‘stuff’. And when you are able to feel safe while coming face to face with your shadow, you will make the biggest changes of your life!
“To be fully seen by somebody then, and be loved anyhow – this is a human offering that can border on the miraculous.” – Elizabeth Gilbert
“There is hardly a more gracious gift that we can offer somebody than to accept them fully, to love them almost despite themselves.” – Elizabeth Gilbert
“People always fall in love with the most perfect aspects of each other’s personalities. Who wouldn’t? Anybody can love the most wonderful parts of another person. But that’s not the clever trick. The really clever trick is this: can you accept the flaws? Can you look at a person’s faults honestly and say, ‘I can work with this.’?” – Elizabeth Gilbert
This is certainly not an easy journey but the most worthwhile adventure you will ever have – creating the safety necessary for yourself and those around you to heal.
“According to the mystics, this search for divine bliss is the entire purpose of a human life. This is why we all chose to be born, and this is why all the suffering and pain of life on earth is worthwhile – just for the chance to experience this infinite love. And once you have found this divinity within, can you hold it? Because if you can… bliss.” – Elizabeth Gilbert
Imagine a world where you carry your own sense of safety within you, unshakeable by external circumstances. This is the power of inner transformation. By fostering self-compassion and self-forgiveness we can learn to nurture this inner sanctuary.
But in order to create this world, we will also need to offer this space to one another. We need to create the space in which the humans around us are free from our judgement, a gift that borders on the miraculous. The kind of love that doesn’t just tolerate imperfections but embraces them as integral parts of a person’s being. This kind of love creates a safe space, a cocoon where we can shed our masks, reveal our vulnerabilities, and face our shadows.
A few mantras to reflect upon:
- I am worthy of love and acceptance, just as I am.
- Safety begins within; I create my own sanctuary.
- Vulnerability is strength, not weakness.
- In embracing my shadows, I discover my light.
- Unconditional love is the foundation of lasting change.
As we embark on this journey of self-discovery, let us remember that it is through the darkest nights that we find the brightest stars. It is in the depths of our vulnerabilities that we uncover our greatest strengths. And it is in the embrace of unconditional love that we experience the miracle of lasting change.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Sharing love.