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In my book, Engaging
Compassion Through Intent and Action, I write about a non-tangible tool box
that we carry with us in every moment.
These tools are intuitive and easily accessible in the moment. Turn the key, open the box — what is
inside? Perhaps you feel Ruah, the
breath of the Spirit, wafting up to greet you.
Ruah is our first and constant companion in this life. Some spiritual traditions believe that this
breath of the Divine is present in each breath that enters our body. The first act we have in this life is to
inhale; the last is to exhale. In each
of these moments Ruah rides in us, through us, and out of us on each breath.
Likened to the Holy Spirit, Ruah is the great animator and
energizer. Each time we inhale
mindfully, our breath becomes more than physical. The breath becomes the connector of our
spirit, mind, heart, and body. As we
exhale we share our self with others. Through Ruah we strengthen this
connection. We realize that we are not
alone.
When I quiet myself and focus my awareness on my breath, I
sense the many nuances of the Spirit.
Joy, Compassion, and Courage suffuse me.
We are filled with Ruah, our only respond is one with curious
daring? The possibilities rise to the
top of our being. We have only to grasp
them. Instead of being trapped in the
tension and stress of our daily existence, the stress and tension evaporates. We discover our infinite lightness of being, a
place where possibilities are endless.
As the days fly closer and closer to the darkest day and the
subsequent lengthening of days, take time to mindfully inhale the power and
beauty of Ruah. Embrace and share the beauty of you with each spirit-filled
breath.
How will you share Ruah today?
Vanessa
www.intentandaction.com
www.healingwillow.com
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