The Labyrinth She opened to me My journey I carefully stepped into her I might get this wrong If I make a mistake – Arms open to the full embrace of the experience I know the way In that surrender I throw open the doors of my heart, In that moment of deep gratitude I say their names, one by one Choose a stone, they said – I CHOSE LOVE Book O’ the Week Teaching with Fire: Poetry That Sustains the Courage to Teach by: Sam M. Intrator and Megan Scribner and Megan Scribner (Editors) When reasoned argument fails, poetry helps us make sense of life. A few well-chosen images, the spinning together of words creates a way of seeing where we came from and lights up possibilities for where we might be going . . . . Dip in, read, and ponder; share with others. It’s inspiration in the very best sense. Dear Hearts, The poem above was written by Ann McKirdy immediately following a labyrinth walk that was part of our Heal Your Life training earlier this year. As simple as a labyrinth walk is, it can produce profound insights as you can easily see by Ann’s poem. We will be holding our annual Labyrinth Walk and Vision-board workshop at our little ranchito, Rancho del Corazon, in north county San Diego again this year and you are all welcome to join us. Please see details in the right hand column. Looking forward to seeing you there. Love and blessings, Rick and Patricia Heart Inspired Presentations It is our pleasure to provide this inspiration free of charge, please feel free to forward Heart Beats in its entirety with copyright intact to anyone you feel may get some value from it. Heart Beats is provided in the hopes that it may help you move gently into each new week. Our warmest positive thoughts are with you all the way. Love, laughter, peace, prosperity, Rick and Patricia |