September 21

SEPTEMBER 21
…parts of you are still in unfinished business. — Julius

And what do we do on the days when we feel nothing, when our hearts and minds are frozen and impenetrable? What kind of patience does it take to go through such a time without losing hope or faith? How do we endure until our feelings return? Very gently. Emotions cannot be commanded to appear. When we do not feel, there is always a good reason. We can uncover it if we wish, but we must also be willing to wait. Sometimes there is nothing else to be done. If we can resist the urge to panic or over-rationalize, it’s easier to be gentle with ourselves. If we can be flexible, being with people and being alone, depending on our needs, we will find balance. Above all, if we can stay abstinent, we will be peaceful. Feelings return when the time is right and we are ready to face, bear, accept, and welcome them.

My feelings are like a river flowing within me. I experience them, and I let go.