In this month of love, here is a beautiful invitation to go deep into our hearts to release the pain of loss, from my Kahuna Teacher in South Africa, Anthea Hardwick. She has experienced deep personal loss in her own life, and knows the journey back to wholeness is not to run from the pain, but to go through it, and release it from the cells of our bodies. I have done a similar journey ( read my story with Kahuna bodywork here.)
“Matters of the Heart
Anyone who has lost in love will know too well, it is far easier for the head to relate to the adage “better to have lost in love than never to have loved at all” than the raw, bruised and aching heart. We may know (or not) at the time we open our hearts that pain belongs to love as much as bliss. It takes practice, courage, awareness and a conscious choice though to stay open and not to close our hearts in times of loss or betrayal. And more of the same to open a heart that has long been shut tight through disillusionment and disappointment. And even then, our minds cannot will our hearts to open. The heart belongs to the soft territory of our bodies and the realms of sensation. And this is one of the great gifts of Kahuna bodywork. To help find where the memories of loss ly buried in the tissues of our bodies, to melt the armoring we pack onto ourselves for fear of experiencing a similar fate, to release and let go of the past, to create safety in touch and intimacy once again. To moisten our scars so that we stay juicy and engaged once again in love and life. And to muster the courage to live and love with an open heart.
So rather than the concerns of romantic love only in February, let this be a month of care and healing of the heart. Let the gentle caress of the Aloha spirit bring you back into alignment with trust, curiosity and courage. All matters of crucial importance in these adventurous times that we we live in. Allow Kahuna to lead you back to the countless mysteries, miracles and blessings of your life. Why would you choose anything else??????”
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Warm love for February.
Aloha.
Brenda