Greatness

'what strikes the oyster shell, does not damage the pearl' (Rumi)

This is one of my favourite Rumi quotes. I love the message that it conveys so beautifully, the idea that no matter what we endure in life, we can use this experience to draw us inwards towards essence, faith and a certainty of knowing. Knowing that whatever happens on the outside, does not necessarily have to effect the inside.

Acquiring the skill of magnifying the best in people, requires some mastery. It all begins from an appreciation and love of yourself, not just the parts that you accept or quite like, but those parts that we choose to ignore, those parts in other people that drive us crazy (we cannot see the similarity, ironically!) Learning to approach all aspects of life from a position of observation rather than judgement, can present a challenge, but it takes practice and persistency. We are all fallible! How many judgements do we consciously make in one day? (and what of the unconscious ones?)

We have to remind ourselves that people are imperfect, and when they hurt or disappoint us - it comes from a position of fear. We are either aligned with love or aligned with fear. There is no other way. And what you focus on grows. So conserve your precious energy for the good in life and grow from this point. Let go of anything that is getting in the way of that. Have love and compassion and send it on its way, without any bad feelings. Detach with love.

I am always appreciative that I am able to see the love, potential and greatness in all those people close to me in my life. For when you open your eyes to greatness, you start to see examples of it everywhere around you. We all have greatness...we just have to give it permission to shine.

Your Greatness

I had a thought of you, it is so clear
to me -
A vision of your future, just a
snapshot.
For most secrets are for you to
nurture silently.

This greatness I hold for you,
patiently.
With an uncertain knowing of
certainty.
The eternal flicker of potential,
that you bear latently.
You are bright, simmering softly.

Sit aside me awhile.
And witness a hologram;
Pay attention,
To the miracle - that is you.
Will you meet me there?

LB