Next month I'll be exploring issues of vulnerability and the breaking open of our hearts. On this note, I am reminded of a famous quote from the poet Rumi:
"Dance, when you're broken open. Dance, if you've torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you're perfectly free."
In
its simplest form, Rumi is suggesting we live life fully, emotionally,
in openness. To try our best not to close up and shut down. Dancing and
any kind of movement or breathing can do just that. As a teacher of
mine shared, right during the catastrophe of 911, "I want to be present
for this."
Additionally, poetry, especially by Rumi, satisfies the soul. It evokes in words
what cannot be expressed in rational terms. Sometimes the cavern of the
heart can only be comprehended in this way. And yet, In our
vulnerability, sometimes we are with out words. That is
fine!
Would
you write a poem from the place where your heart is tender and opened?
If you wish, please share it on this blog. Your words may touch
someone deeply. I too, would enjoy reading it.
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