Searching For the Waters of Antiquity

The tradition of Valentines Day with its Hallmark fueled frenzy has taken on a life of its own. Studies show that many people, especially men hate Valentine’s Day. This is particularly true of men who feel like they can’t get a handle on what is expected of them during this time. Traditions that play out mechanically add stress, guilt and depression to relationships trying to find balance. This can sometimes make us feel isolated from the masses. Let’s be honest. Admitting that you hate Valentine’s Day is like saying you hate puppies and warm fuzzy kittens.

I remember one Valentine’s Day a colleague of mine came into my office in a huff. He snickered, flailing his arms in an expansive gesture of frustration. His eyeballs rolled back in his head as he groaned, “do you know I counted 42 pieces of red clothing on women today?” You know the typical, red blouses, little earrings that are worn to celebrate the day. He was clearly exasperated by the whole thing. “Why do women do this kind of thing anyway?”

I grinned as he flopped into a chair. “What’s the real problem Dennis?” “I don’t get it,” he said, “You know I can’t win with what I get her. She says she doesn’t want anything, but you know if I don’t get something I will never hear the end of it. And the worst is I have to get something bigger and better every year, its hopeless!” (more…)

If you touch one thing with deep awareness, you touch everything.
~Thick Nhat Hanh

From the beginning of time we have been attracted to each other and to the continuing cycle of life, to gain sustenance, grow and play out a destiny together. This attraction leads to admiration, love, and in due course, to higher vibrations of light energy. At love’s first blush, our combined energy is a powerful thing to behold. We can practically see the stars light up as we become the focus and center of the earth, of our Universe. We are in awe of each other as we discover the wonder and bliss of being together, being one. The mirror image is perfect as it reflects the joy and power of sharing. This is perfect love, perfect joy and perfect peace played out in a reflection of the other.

Romantic love is the prelude to a partnership in life’s journey. This powerful journey provides nourishment to the soul, and alas, ego builds as the perfect complement to life. More definition comes to the partnership as a family begins and we take our place in the community.

When we look down at our first child we realize this gift from the Heavens, the perfect creation and complement to life, has unfolded. Great steams of energy shift our personal light ever higher in a brilliant illumination that everyone recognizes. The joy and love in this reflection of self is an awesome experience that many share and all recognize. Love answers the ancient call to generate more love. (more…)