Soul Soil

In a podcast I recently listened to, the interviewee said that in seminary he had to repeat over and over (in Latin), "Whatever is received is received in the manner of the receiver."

I was taken with this. As a hypnotherapist, I know how important it is to learn about how my client takes in information - their manner of receiving - so that I can make suggestions that will be effectively absorbed. The interview I heard reminded me that the quality of receivership pertains to me, too. What is the manner of my ability to receive?

I am very interested in amending the soil in my garden back to fertility. What about the soil of my soul? How rich is it with nutrients and minerals? How well am I able to absorb moisture? How willing am I to allow a diversity of organisms and insects to cultivate a thriving and evolving ecology? How can I step beyond my conditioning into fertile receivership?

It's a question that incites real change if I choose to follow through. It's exciting, a little scary, and I am grateful that the manner of receiving made its way back into my awareness.

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