“Calling”
Calling…the life that happens when an honest heart meets the Light of our world. As a child I pretended, created, danced and sang. Eventually, I pretended to please others, stopped dancing, and turned to rule following, but God’s gentle voice kept me creating. The art of parenthood was my first canvas.
“I love you…REALLY love you…please, accept this gift of loving you and never forget,” I heard and accepted His Lifeline.
Acceptance was a step, down the path of tiny trusts.
I was a young parent. The wonderful, enormous task was new and I was determined to do it differently. The art of family called me to put my hand in My Father’s and co-create our family. Each child, an original, I wanted to learn, to sculpt, mold and help color the masterpieces of my life. If I could grow three independent minded and loving humans, my canvas would be complete. The spark ignited my calling, the moment my spirit met God’s. Initially motivated by wanting my children to know how loved they were, by me and God, I continued down the path of Trusting, little moments of choosing to lean on Him.
My early days were invigorating, exhausting and I was reminded daily, my children meant too much to me to walk the road of raising them alone. I placed my hand in my father’s. He whispered, “Simplicity. Allow. Allow childhood to sing its song…Allow childhoods’ sweet song.” My spirit connected with the Light of our World…composing the song of this soul would take my lifetime.
Allow & Connect: The Breath behind your breath gives life. Allow yourself to accept the gift of life…life-giving breath. Find a comfortable seated position. Notice your breath. The Jewish people considered God’s name unspeakably sacred, so they Breathed it…Yahweh. Slowly inhale Yahweh, God, Light or Unconditional love. Inhale, expanding your belly. Exhale, releasing anything that hinders your acceptance of Grace. Imagine you are breathing God’s unconditional love into every cell of your body. Bring your thoughts back to the painting. Does it offer insight? Truth? Exhale fear, worry, “less than” and anxiety. Continue this loving prayer 3-5 minutes, gently and compassionately bringing your mind back to the Breath behind the breath each time it wanders. Simplicity…Allow simple and slow sweetness. How can you Allow? Simplify? Notice any insights gained as you sat with the painting, story or prayerful breathing.
