It is the unacknowledged hurt that becomes the wound. If you hurt someone, even if our awareness comes years later, the smallest word or gesture – owning what we’ve done – can reopen the heart.
FROM: Mark Nepo THE BOOK OF AWAKENING: Having the Life You Want By Being Present To The Life You Have
REFLECTION:
- Did someone hurt you with a word or a gesture?
- Have you hurt someone with a word or gesture?
- Can you take some action to acknowledge this hurt?
- If you are ready, reach out to someone who hurt you to take a step toward reopening your heart.
- If you are ready, reach out to someone you hurt – offer a word or gesture to heal that wound.