Angel Kyodo Williams believes the best way to find love is to create space. In her view, love is spaciousness itself.
I “met” Angel Kyodo Williams* when she presented a live Daily Dharma Talk,* February 12, 2015. To learn more about Kyodo, an African American Zen Priest, Google her name. When I did this, I found and listened to parts of an interview sponsored by the Global Oneness Project.
I remember clients who have been puzzled by their partner’s request for space. They ask, “What do they mean by space? What do they want?” Kyodo’s possible answer: Space and Love are the same.
She might suggest to the person who was asked for more space to say to the person making the request: “I want to let you be as you are rather than trying to control you.”
As I listened to Kyodo speak about functional love beginning in space, it occurred to me that Valentine’s Day is the Western World’s attempt to create space for love.
Exploring the mystery wishes you a spacious Valentine’s Day. If you experience any discomfort, remember that you always have the tool of breathing space around the discomfort. Your breath will create the space for the discomfort to ease. Fighting the discomfort will likely make you more miserable and increase your suffering. Accept the discomfort and make space for love.
Thanks for exploring the mystery of love – Nicky Mendenhall
*To learn more about this inspiring African American Zen Priest, Google her name. There are multiple options to choose from. I listened to parts of a complete interview of Kyodo by the Global Oneness Project.
Photo: Received at my massage therapist’s office.