I finally chose the word DEEPENING. I made these notes about the word’s meaning–covered or immersed; profound; more intense; inextricably involved; diving into the mysteries; sagacious; wise; far inward; serious. Roots of the word mean: foundation; earth; world. Phrases: deepening color; deepening sound, deepening commitment.

As I read your wonderful blog post, Elizabeth, I realized that all of these describe where I stand right now. I no longer willing to accept surface views or judgments. I am committed to diving deeper below what appears on the surface of people, situations, and feelings. Like you, I stand for Truth, and for not being silent when Truth needs to be spoken. I stand for recognizing that Love needs to include Love of everyone. For example, it’s clear to me that in order to overcome bigotry, I need to learn to love bigots (not for what they do but for who they are). When I feel an emotion, I stand for diving deep into it, finding and releasing the painful attachments that hold me back from fully being who I am.

I am also committed to helping others out of fear and into their power. There is no power in fear, and I believe we need all the deeply rooted spiritual power we human beings can muster for these coming times. Occasionally I am gifted with finding words which uplift, and I am committed to trying to find those words to uplift whenever I can.

I’m not sure what outward form all of this will take. Perhaps it will be different every day. I plan to consciously feed my spirit through Nature, family, friends, and community so I can be a stable source of support for others. I am also committing part of my time to deepen my focus on health and physical wellbeing. I am taking action when it feels right, and I’m trusting that I can feel my way until an overall direction emerges.

Thank you, Elizabeth, for asking what I stand for and so eloquently presenting your stand as well. May we all stand together.

Miss you, lady. Mwah!!