Dragon Reborn is waking up a part of me I’ve not used regularly, and I’m wondering how I might handle it.
The issue at hand: allowing love inside when I love others.
This began yesterday. I was at the dollar store, but I was remembering last year and years past during holiday times. A few years ago, I decided to open my heart some since many needs were presenting themselves. I rarely carry cash, but I’d seen this homeless guy on the corner adjacent to the dollar store. So I decided to give it to him when leaving. I was on my scooter, and about the same time he took the cash, I began weeping. I had to slow down after leaving since my eyes were flooding.
And yesterday, having memories of this, I opened myself up to this again. Only one checkout aisle was open in the store, and 6 or 7 people were in line. I was outside the official line (trying to act ignorant of those waiting), and a 2nd aisle opened. I let those before me go, but I’d not seen the 2 others waiting their turn behind them. I sat on it about 10 seconds, then gave in. A little old woman with a handful of things stepped out, and she was really grateful I allowed her in before me. I’m glad I had a mask on, because I felt like crying hard right there. It was uncomfortable squelching that. It hit my soft spot.
I read today that when we love others, we practice loving ourselves too. I’d just not felt it so heavy lately. I know I’ve been imagining being hurt if I’m vulnerable to others. But it’s just fear talking.
I’m wondering 2 things:
- Why do I want to cry every time I wish to show kindness to others?
- How might I begin to see this as a strength instead of a weakness?
I’m guessing I might be very soft through the holidays since a lot of good is coming my way.