"Life has a way to wake us up to the pain in our hearts. Someone's words or actions may ruffle our feathers, blindside us, knock the wind out of our sails or pull the rug out from under our feet... when we least expect it. At this time we need to connect with our own hurt in order to find our way to the place of letting go. It is not easy but necessary. Maybe not at the time of emotional ignition, but once the hurt has been released fully we can then witness what is really going on. False power or ego may become the mask of truth yet when we move into our own feelings and awareness we can see the picture more clearly. It's time to stay with our own pain instead of leaving or disconnecting from the relationship that is bringing us to consciousness...show up for yourself."

Colleen Hoffman Smith