Cracking open

I had a polarity session in the spring of 2007 that is one of many that were extremely memorable. In this one I had the sensation of cracking wide open. It was a physical feeling, but as I think back I realize that it was also about opening up on a whole different level emotionally (and spiritually, though I might not have been able to express that at the time) as well. As it happened during the session it was a truly lovely experience - it was just so right even though it was like nothing I had ever felt before. It came to me as I typed this that it was actually a huge relief and was coupled with a sense of promise, as so many of the sessions were. Here's a poem that I wrote sometime along the way after that session.

Open

I have an open heart
with arteries and veins
through which my lifeblood flows,
from which love pours to those
who share my life,
and into which I better
know how to let love in.
I have an open mind -
no longer as cluttered
with fears and perceptions
formed by
the chaos and confusion
of unattended sorrow.
I have open airways and lungs,
able to breathe deeply
and bring oxygen
to my ever faithful body.
I have open arms
willing to give hugs,
and get them back.
I have an open soul
filled to the brim with goodness,
ready to take in more,
knowing I deserve to feel.
I have open ears and eyes,
with which to see and hear
the beauty, the truth
of the world around me.
I am an open book
with pages and pages
waiting to record images
yet to be formed,
stories yet to be told.
I am flowing more freely now,
traveling openly
from here to there,
with much to do along the way.

Sarah Carlson

May 16, 2007