First, from yesterday’s “Jigsaw” post.  I forgot something.

As the unclaimed pieces got fewer, I stared at one that was so intricate.  I memorized the twists and turns of the shape and obsessed to find its companion amid the others.  Not to be revealed!  My brain cells began leaking out of my head …

Closer to the end, I looked at the holes in the design and the remaining pieces and came to a conclusion:

There are missing pieces!

When I first saw the puzzle pieces in their plastic bag, I spotted a white token which said “Inspected by 026”.  Hours later I started berating 026 for doing a sloppy job.

Many minutes on, the design was nearly complete – just a few spaces, just a few pieces.  And then … the last piece settled into its home.  Fini!

I’m sorry, 026.  I misjudged you.  Good job.

As for you, Bruce, you were thoroughly wrong.  And not for the first time, I may add.

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On to the next …

During last night’s Evolutionary Collective meeting on Zoom, Patricia Albere talked about the 1-1 practice we do, called Mutual Awakening.  She asked us to “draw forth” the best of our partner when we were practicing, to evoke their beauty.

There are two main alternatives to this perspective.  We can let our partner be in however they express themselves, sending them our unconditional love.  Or we can judge them. 

It’s so different to think “Give me all of you!”  I like it better than unconditional love.  And the word “evoke” fascinates me.

To cause something to be remembered or expressed

As in having my partner remember who she or he deeply is.  And calling them to express their very best … their loves, their inspirations, their “yes” to life.

I evoke with my loved ones.  I’m curious about their lives.  “What’s important to you? … Tell me more.”

Very few people in my daily life want to evoke the best of me.  Most folks just aren’t very interested in my joys and sorrows. 

I’m thinking of one Ghentian woman who consistently celebrates what I bring to the world.  She’s so curious about her life, and mine.  She sees us as spiritual companions on the journey.  We’re both healers, I believe.

Thank you, Patricia, for planting the seed of “calling forth” yesterday.  I will continue to do so with my loved ones.

And who knows what will emerge