Land Urchin

Land Urchin

I think we all protect ourselves at some level, in some way, from the Outside. We have our spiny shells that keep others from touching our tender insides. Maybe it manifests itself in your attitude with others at work, or in church or in your family. Perhaps you protect yourself from a loved-one, not saying what is true to your heart, not sharing the deepest part of your soul.

Something Brynn said at a workshop this week has resounded over and over for me.

"Everyone wants, at the deepest level to be truly seen and accepted for who they are Right Now. To be transparent and loved is at the core, at the root of everyone."

So, take off a few spines today, remove a layer of mask or armor. Let someone touch you on the soft underbelly, or see the shining seed of hope inside you. Allow them to stroke your fuzzy deepness, your slippery inner knowing. Unveil.