Courage, Tenderness & Compassion

I am sure I have written about the Heartstones before, but they are calling to me tonight, or this morning, depending on your schedule., so here I sit. To recap for anyone who may not know, Mom gave these to me on some occasion, probably Christmas, or my birthday; in what year, I could not say, but it's been awhile that these reminders of love have graced my life. I love this royal purple bag full of clay hearts. I pull three each time, and not everyday, probably more like three times a week, or when the mood strikes me...like I said, they call to me and they counsel me in such a gentle manner. More often than not, I easily identify why a particular word has come my way. Sometimes when I pull a clay heart out of the bag, I say, "Hmmm, that's interesting.", and those are the themes I concentrate on most. Willie and I often pull them together, and if I am puzzled by an idea that comes up, he can usually point to something that's going on with me right on the money. He gets me, what can I say.

Tonight when I pulled Courage, Tenderness and Compassion, a calm comfortable feeling washed over me like water and I am compelled to share this. I know exactly what these three things mean in this moment. I hear loud and clear the message I have just given myself by asking what is my purpose today. What do these words mean in your life right now?

This is the current state of my little alter space, and I almost pulled out the photo of me, then looked at it and remembered that was the end stages of Raymond Avenue, when I was in a state of peace about all that was happening. Done trying to figure out why and just being with whatever was in the moment. I found it recently in a book when I was transferring shelving and I stuck it up there. As I looked at it tonight, I found myself thinking, I am so glad I am outside the bars.

Then I cracked up and pulled Courage, Tenderness and Compassion.

Yes, I am way outside the bars. Just being. Allowing the Universe to show me the way. Believing with every cell in my body that all is well and as it should be. Looking at myself with Courage, Tenderness and Compassion can only improve what is already pretty groovy. It's a wonderful life, and it's mine.

Have a fabulous day, I am sending you love with every breath.