What does it mean to be generous, to consider others first, to truly be kind? True generosity does not come from duty, from adherence to a contract, from a prescribed notion that one must be a certain way in order to attain enlightenment. Generosity has nothing to do with the laws of man or mind, but only with spirit. A generous spirit does not think or plan but acts unceremoniously, doing what it knows is right. Often ego will intercede and present reasons why it is good and necessary to be generous, but ego does not have what spirit has. Spirit knows something that ego does not; spirit acts purely on the laws of alignment with energetic reality, that which is not seen but is felt, and is known by no other name than love.

Love, on an energetic level, transcends all human related issues and takes one into the meaning of spiritual energy, the oneness of all beings. A generous spirit will always do what is right for the oneness of all beings, transcending what is right for ego self. In alignment with spirit, the world would run a little better and all beings would not only be equal but equally generous. Give generously in this manner of spirit and your own oneness of being will be experienced and enhanced, as well as reinvigorated, your path cleared and your spirit enlivened. It is the way to make a new kind of connection with your fellow human beings, on a deeper, different level. No need to speak of it; just act. That is spirit.

To be openhearted is to release first the self of supposed issues, attachments, and concerns. I say “supposed” because in reality all that you are is energy, and so anything else that you perceive you are is construed by thought. Imagine your heart chakra is fully open, as wide open as a camera lens, as open as the full blooming daisy, as open as a door. In this openness exists the true you, without beginning or end, with only the constant flow of energy that you truly are. Give this openheartedness first to the self. Let go of all that keeps your heart closed, so that you may open your heart to all that you are part of. Give then this openheartedness to all beings equally. In this manner, you will begin to understand and experience love at the deepest level, on an energetic level. Through the open heart of you, and through the open heart of all other beings, love flows without disturbance, hinderance, or attachment; it simply is. Find your heart center and open it more fully today. Love the self so that you may love all other beings equally. In this manner you will discover true love.

What has value? What is truly important to you? How do you decide your true path? What does it mean to be on a path of heart? These are questions that should be asked often. As you take your journey and encounter challenges it is good to reassess and make new choices, even small ones, each day. Allow for practical choices so that your life in the world functions, so that you provide for and are provided with all that you need. Then turn inward to your heart and ask yourself for the answers to your deeper needs and desires. Sort through all that arises until you find the shiny diamond in the center of all your thoughts and feelings, the real nugget of truth. Allow this to become your focus and, if it is truly the jewel you believe it to be, it will continue to shine through all the stages of your days and nights, leading you on your ultimate path of heart. Remember this: often the shiny diamond is the rarest of nuggets, yet can go unnoticed because of its simple nature and appearance.

Clear your path by turning eyes inward, allowing your heart to lead the way. Notice how obstacles disappear as your true self takes over navigation of your journey. No person is ever truly alone, for within the self lies this heart center, this connection to all else in the world, the true compass, the connection to all that is real, good and evolutionary. Hone your heart-centered compass on what is right today. Like a light in the darkness of night, let is shine outwardly, showing you where to go next, why and how. Notice that your steps lighten, your mind grows calm, as your heart sings in gentle tune with all that is. Let it lead you onward, naturally, with love, compassion and kindness for self and other.

Mind your manners; mend your soul. Mind your tongue; mend your heart. Mind your thoughts; mend your deepest self. Mind your temper; mend your childish ways. Mind your choices; mend your body. Mind everything you do, every step you take, and you will walk the path of healing, heart, and transformation. The mending is all up to you.