One of my favorite books to read to my children, Sarah and Michael, was Guess How Much I love You, by Sam McBratney with the fabulous bunny illustrations by Anita Jeram. Do you know and love this book too?
As my daughter Sarah, took this photo of me in the Lulu’s garden, I felt like Nubrown Hare as I did when they were young. I was loving the moment with her and the memories of Sarah and Michael as children. The depth of the love was “this much”. You know, I didn’t expect to fall in love with my children like I have and it’s been one of the great life experiences for me.
It has occurred to me lately that I was starting (and have been for some time now) to love myself “this much” – unlike anytime in my life. This Alignment Process work has been such a heart opening experience for me and I never thought I’d feel “this much” love for me and others.
I’ve learned that when you can keep your heart open, with all people and in ALL situations – everything is better.
I no longer have the intense anxiety and fear that I’ve experienced most of my life. I’m a more patient man, with a balance in uncomfortable situations and deeply joyful ones.
Something happened that I didn’t expect: a growing and steady compassion. It’s not an intellectual thought or idea. It’s a deep open-hearted experience that I wish I had the words or the metaphors to describe. All I can say is I’m loving “this much”.
Coaching others to this place I’m describing brings me immense joy. Because I’m so happy to see them experience the heart-opening experience of these powerful Alignment Process movies. To feel the heart-opening like I have.
How much ALIGNMENT with love is possible? I believe “up to the moon – and back”.
Will you join me on this journey towards loving “this much”?
David “Nutbrown” Barnes
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