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Being Human

Brenda — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:04:09 +0000

It amazes me that all through time we humans continue to share similar feelings of joy and sadness. The poem below was written in the 13th century by Persian poet Rumi. What a blessing that people have expressed themselves in this fashion throughout the ages so that I can continually remember I am not a ’special case’; and what great advise delivered in so beautiful a manner.

This being human is a guest house
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond. -Rumi

Voice Dialogue Session

Brenda — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:18:35 +0000

Voice Dialogue is a great tool for assisting us to bring balance and peace to our lives. View this clip in order to get a picture of what can happen in a session. It’s truly worth a thousand words!

Vulnerability: Strength or Weakness?

Brenda — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:17:16 +0000

Today I heard myself explaining to a client that vulnerability is not synonymous with weakness. That it takes great strength to be vulnerable. Those who are weak dare not drop the suit of armor they wear, the wall they keep around themselves as they live their lives. Being vulnerable requires courage, being authentic, daring to risk, being completely approachable; there’s no weakness involved in any of these. Being vulnerable is the ability to give your heart away, and receive back in kind.