Not long ago I was reading a post in a blog I follow (M Bikram Yoga Life). Leigha Hall was talking about this necklace she found on Etsy. The name of the artist was Eternal Girl and she makes these gorgeous necklaces that can even be customized. I immediately fell in love and for $15 had to have one. I ordered this one with my Leo sign on it because I love being a Leo. Every characteristic I’ve ever read about Leos totally describes me, so what better way, for only $15, to make a fashion statement that speaks to who I am, than to wear my Leo sign.
The package came in a few days. It was a small envelope. When I opened it the artist provided a beautiful card in a tiny envelope with tissue paper accent. Next out came the necklace delicately wrapped in tissue paper. I remember how I felt opening the package. I was delighted with the care she took in presenting her work to me. I only paid $15 for it, but I felt I was opening something that was far more precious.
It occurred to me that I was enjoying being on the receiving end. When I create something I always have a purpose and a vision. My work is always going somewhere for something. It was nice to stop and let someone else’s art come to me. It was nice to receive the pleasure of their craft. That concept transferred over into my morning meditation (Silent Journey). As the music played and I took my usual spot at my God’s table, clutching my hot cup of tea, I thought that maybe today I’d stop filling the whole time with prayers, petitions and gratitudes. I’d make my statements to God then I would spend the remainder of the mediation sitting on the receiving end. So I did. Amazing when I stopped asking and thanking. Answers to things I’d forgotten about surfaced. Assurance for things I’d brushed aside bubbled to the top. My Lord spoke, and for once, I simply listened. I didn’t even thank or comment back. I just sat – peacefully – on the receiving end.
And so, as another day goes by, I once again realize it isn’t all up to me, and…I have written.
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