On my shrine, there is a card that I once made and sent out to friends. It has this quote:
“So are we all called to be lovers, to bear one another’s burdens and share each other’s joys.”
That aspiration has been a guide and attitude for fifty-six years. It continues to be a backdrop to my daily commitment. I have not always lived by it, but my intention has remained the same. My experience of what it means has deepened as my heart opens up in a loving way more and more frequently.
When I sent out that card, I had no idea that it would remain with me and be a part of my life. It is more than a memory. It is a reminder of who I am, who I have become.