Rooting Deep to Expand
Dear readers,
Today, as the vibrant Spring season awakens nature's restlessness, I find myself filled with a yearning for personal growth and transformation. In this moment, I reflect upon the journey I have undertaken, expressing gratitude for the angels who have guided me through challenges, adversity, and self-discovery. The desire to evolve into a more authentic version of myself has taken root within me, and I embrace this opportunity with a sense of responsibility, recognizing it as a precious gift that fosters growth and purpose.
As I embark on this path of self-realization, I am reminded of the wisdom contained within the Tao. It urges us to cultivate patience, allowing our minds to settle and gain clarity, and to let the right actions emerge organically, without force or undue effort. I express my gratitude for the patience that has brought me thus far. With an open heart and mind, I harmonize with the vastness of the open sky, acknowledging my spiritual nature as a celestial being interconnected with the divine essence, comprised of stardust, sunlight, rain, and moonlight, intricately woven into the fabric of the Earth.
Recently, an earth angel spoke words that resonated deeply within my soul: "We've moved past this." He was referring to the old routine of secluding ourselves in the sanctuary of my room, within the confines of my family's home. In that moment, I realized that I had outgrown the environment that once nurtured me, akin to a plant whose roots, now robust, yearn to be planted in the fertile soil of new experiences. It is time to provide ample room for growth, allowing myself to flourish like a comforting bush or a majestic tree, offering back to the Earth all that I have received, replenishing and expanding its beauty.
This realization evoked a sense of childlike innocence within me. While I honor, nurture, and celebrate my inner child, I also express gratitude for the opportunity to do the same for my older self. With deep appreciation, I acknowledge the journey that has brought me to this present moment, embracing it wholeheartedly.
Childishness has been a recurring theme on my path. A critic once remarked that my recent project, the spirit birds, appeared childish, a sentiment I had already sensed within myself. In truth, there is something magical about them that resonates with children. Education is often regarded as liberation, and I am grateful for this profound truth. I celebrate the creative power and intelligence bestowed upon me, recognizing my capacity to share these gifts with the world and beyond. With a deep-rooted connection to the Earth, I expand my horizons, nourishing my spirit and the world around me.
In this season of growth, I invite you all to embark on your own transformative journeys, embracing the restless energy within and honoring the call to become a more authentic version of yourselves. Let us root deep within the Earth, expanding our branches to touch the sky, sharing our wisdom, power, and love with the world.
With gratitude and reverence,
N.E. Cole
