The Vigil of the Empty Hand - A Meditation on Sacred Poverty and the Blindness of Plenty

  January 15. It is early, that hour when the light is not yet fully born but is merely an intimation—a barely perceptible graying of the horizon that blurs the boundaries between the dream world and the waking one. In such a silence, when one’s breath is visible in the air like a small, pale prayer, my thoughts return to a strange, almost painful realization: poverty, as a state of the spirit, is the highest form of wakefulness. I am not speaking of the poverty that crushes human dignity or deprives the body of bread, but of that sacred scarcity that keeps the senses sharp and the soul in a constant, trembling verticality. When a person has nothing superfluous to hold onto, they reach for the Invisible. When the hands are empty, they are finally free to be lifted upward. I observe how, in moments of lack, of true existential shortage, an unknown sentinel awakens within me. From a psychoanalytic perspective, this is the point where desire is at its purest because it is not muffled...

The Freedom that True love gives

 Here are some additional elements to highlight the Freedom that True love gives:

Mutual respect and acceptance:
True love allows both partners to accept and appreciate each other's individuality, quirks, and differences. This level of respect and acceptance allows each person to feel free to express themselves authentically without fear of judgment or rejection.

Honesty and communication:
True love involves open and honest communication, where both partners feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, feelings, and concerns. This level of transparency allows for trust to develop and flourish, creating a sense of freedom and security in the relationship.

Support and encouragement:
True love involves supporting each other's personal growth and aspirations, even if they don't always align with the other person's goals. This level of encouragement allows each person to feel free to pursue their own passions and interests without feeling guilty or judged.

Emotional safety and security:
True love provides a sense of emotional safety and security that allows each person to feel free to be vulnerable and open with their partner. This level of intimacy and connection can be liberating and empowering, creating a sense of freedom that is difficult to achieve in any other context.

Shared values and beliefs:
True love involves a deep sense of shared values and beliefs, which provides a sense of freedom and alignment in the relationship. This shared vision allows each person to feel supported and validated in their beliefs, creating a sense of connection and freedom that is difficult to replicate in any other context.

By cultivating these elements in a relationship, true love provides a sense of freedom that allows each person to thrive and grow as individuals, while also building a deep and meaningful connection with their partner.

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