She’s On to Something

Soul Sister Synchronicity

Sometimes you get a call from a friend just when you need it. She reaches out because her heart is hurting and she needs you. Little did she know that your heart is hurting too. Heartstrings magically connected between soul sisters.

This was my situation this morning. As we Facetimed across the physical distance that separates us, we listened and allowed space for uncertainties and fears. Together, we clarified what our heads were telling us and what our hearts needed.

Profoundly, my soul sister, who is twenty years younger and so very wise, said, “We aren’t meant to journey alone. Especially when we feel lonely.”

So often, we get stuck when our seemingly well-laid plans don’t lead us where we think we want to be. We challenged the idea of goals, plans, and checkboxes. As we talked, we imagined something different.

What if instead, we view our journeys as a winding paths guiding us toward an unknown destination that we don’t need to control? What if instead of manipulating the plan, we listen to the whispers along the way and follow the breadcrumbs laid before us. In order to see the signs – to recognize them – we have to slow down; otherwise, we might pass them by in our rush. The ghosts of our traumas and fears can block our view. What if the path that seemingly ends is actually a sign of a new beginning. A place we need to explore deeper, another trail to follow, or even to turn around and try again?  

Path ending or beginning beyond? | Photo by Amy Gross

This morning, we gave space to examine what was triggering our heartaches. Together we listened to whispers and called out our ghosts. Our paths meeting for a moment to consider our own best next steps.

My friend, one of my inner-circle soul sisters, reminded me that we don’t just deserve love. We are worthy of it simply because we exist on this earth. We don’t have to earn it. It is inherent in each of us. When we are still and full of hope, it finds us in ways unexpected.

She gave me a beautiful gift this morning – the gift of an hour to connect and be vulnerable in speaking our truths. My heart stopped hurting with the clarity we found together. The path to healing shortens when we take a moment to walk with a friend.

Our journey to peace is lifelong. It takes courage to ask another to pause with us, even if just for a moment, to share our loneliness and insecurities. It is in these moments that we find wholehearted love.   

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With loving wishes,

Amy