The Open Door – Danna Faulds Inspiration

A door opens. Maybe I’ve

been standing here shuffling

my weight from foot to foot

for decades, or maybe I only

knocked once. In truth, it

doesn’t matter. A door opens

and I walk through without a

backward glance. This is it,

then, one moment of truth in

a lifetime of truth; a choice

made, a path taken, the

gravitational pull of Spirit

too compelling to ignore any

longer. I am received by

something too vast to see.

it has roots in antiquity but

speaks clearly in the present

tense. “Be,” the vastness says.

“Be without adverbs, descriptions

or qualities. Be so alive that

awareness bares itself

uncloaked and unadorned.

Then go forth to give what you

alone can give, awake to love

and suffering, unburdened by

the weight of expectations.

Go forth to see and be seen,

blossoming, always blossoming

into your magnificence.”

~ Danna Faulds. From “From Root to Bloom – Yoga Poems and Other Writings”

Be alert to doorways and openings. After years of pausing and considering, it becomes the right thing. Follow the calling of your soul. I will meet you on the other side.

Namaste

26 responses to “The Open Door – Danna Faulds Inspiration”

  1. I love this, val

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    1. Me Too Beth. Thank you 🌷

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  2. A great verse dear lady, may we see the light of that doorway opening. Thank you for sharing 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋

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    1. Knowing there is light on the other side makes the journey so enjoyable now 💖🙏💐

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    Sharon Lawrence

    Thank you my friend for sharing these lovely words!

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    1. So glad you enjoyed them 🌷🙏🌷

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  4. Truly exquisite embrace, Val.

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    1. Thank you Jet 💛🙏🏼💛

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  5. This is beautiful, Val.

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  6. Yes, listen for the openings. Thanks for sharing, Val.

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    1. Thank you Ali. Be well soon 💐🙏🏼💐

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  7. To BE….
    And once we have mastered how to BE, the door swing wide..
    Beautiful share and images Val.
    Thank you 🙏💕🙏

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    1. Thank you Sue💛🙏🏼💛

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  8. Yes – just be

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    1. Yes indeed. 💛🙏🏼💛

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  9. This feels exactly right.

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    1. Thank you Colleen 💛🙏🏼💛

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      1. You’re welcome Val.

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  10. We have a piece of driftwood in the lanai that we carved with the words: JUST BE

    _/!\_

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  11. It’s very synchronistic that I’m coming across this message right now…thank you 🙏🏼

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    1. So glad it resonated with you. 🙏🏼

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  12. I loved it. Thankyou for writing ☺️☺️

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    1. Thank you Riddhi 🙏

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