When love beckons to you, follow him,
though his ways are hard and steep.
And when his wings enfold you yield to him,
though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.
And when he speaks to you believe in him,
though his voice may shatter your dreams
as the north wind lays waste the garden.
For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you.
Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning.
Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your
tenderest branches that quiver in the sun,
so shall he descend to your roots and
shake them in their clinging to the earth.
Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself.
He threshes you to make you naked.
He sifts you to free you from your husks.
He grinds you to whiteness.
He kneads you until you are pliant;
and then he assigns you to his sacred fire,
that you may become sacred bread for God’s sacred feast.
As you journey into your heart, remember that subtle energies are really the most powerful energies. Therefore, stay aware of your inner voices and refer regularly to the six steps to overcoming pain-inducing beliefs in Chapter 9 and the daily exercise in Chapter 10. These will strengthen you on your journey.
Do the best you can. Find solid support and always treat your self with loving kindness, patience and acceptance.
May each day bring you closer to living in the great hall, dancing joyfully through all the experiences you encounter in this life with peace in your heart and with an unconditional love for your self, for every one and for every thing.