Seed Planting

How often I have spent time with a friend when they have a problem and then later think, " I wish I could do more to help them get over this problem".

As I continue journeying and embracing my Reiki, I am learning so much. Every day I affirm that I release all negative thoughts and emotions, embracing only positive. By doing this, I am planting the seeds of positivity in my emotional and physical self, thereby raising my vibrational level, so not only do I feel better, but I am better equipped to offer support to those who need it. It may not be with words, but simply by offering my presence.

Recently a dear person in my life came to me with a devastating situation. She is losing her best friend to cancer, most likely within this year. She has called me numerous times and always starts her  conversation with the statement, "you're so comforting to talk to, I just needed to hear your voice today". Her journey throughout these past weeks has been interesting as she replays back to me numerous times, the things I have said to her when offering comfort. The seed planting is taking root.

Another dear friend I spoke with yesterday is struggling terribly with the deaths of two family members. He cannot let go of his grief and the depression that comes along with it. We spoke at length and I relayed some of what I went through when I lost my mother. I remember not wanting to take off the cloak of grief and depression that I had wrapped so tightly around myself. I knew it was weighing me down, yet it comforted me at the same time. He too realizes the situation he is in, but is not ready to release it. I told him, he would release it exactly when he was supposed to. Right now, this is where he is supposed to be and what he is supposed to be going through. And once he embraces and finds gratitude for this pain, these wounds will strengthen him in his future.

I went on to share with him, how the Japanese in mending broken objects will aggrandize the damage by filing the crack with pure gold. They believe that when something has suffered damage and has a history it becomes more beautiful. I'm planting seeds.

When I started my journey, I could never have imagined myself mentoring anyone, yet now, I find the opportunity to help others is constantly put in my way. I am starting to reap the harvest of the seeds I have been planting. Seeds of intention along with my desire to help others.

So do not wallow in self pity over difficult situations, people who have hurt you, wrongs that have been perpetuated against you, a past that may not have been perfect. Instead find the gratitude for these things. Your history is making you more beautiful and then you can start seed planting in your life.

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant
~ Robert Louis Stevenson

The heart is like a garden. It can grow compassion or fear, resentment or love. What seeds will you plant there ~ Buddha