Having an Open Heart
Practicing having my heart Open I envision a cage in my chest; opening a door with rusty hinges: A little painful A little freeing A little empowering A little scary Exposing the soft, vulnerable piece within Thinking about being "ready" to be Open Sometimes, I think it's easy to say , "I'm ready" Ready to be open to connection Connection with other humans, connection with the universe But Open also lets in rejection, disappointment I'm not ready for that Is anyone? Can't be picky when Open Can't discriminate to keep what I deem as "good" and turn away what I deem as "bad" Open allows all experience All emotions And, Closed blocks it all I think To be open equals the ultimate practice in bravery