A Close Encounter
09/15/09
I am amazed how powerful a brief encounter with a stranger can become. Where I work, I see over a hundred different people who are new to me everyday. These relationships are professional but they don't involve me personally. Every so often, you encounter an individual who touches the real you. Effortlessly.
I had one of these the other day, and I believe it was mutual, but I may never know for sure. The woman spoke to me and saw me. Warmth and sincerity flowed like electricity from her and caught me. It held me close to her as we spoke. At the end, she gave me an embrace. A hug that transends formality and exudes love. I had the urge to follow her as if she was the Pied Piper.
I am normally guarded with my personal emotions. I interact with too many people in a day to be so open, or so I believed. Yet, I responded in kind to this woman's warmth. I embraced her as she did me.
Dr. Wayne Dyer, an international speaker on self improvement, speaks of intention. " The law of attraction is this: You don't attract what you want. You attract what you are. It is about allowing. In that one instant, I allowed myself to be open. I welcomed what she was offering. How many times have I failed to recognize what is being offered to me.
The problem is that we all want. In the teachings of Lao Tzu, "Those who want to know the truth of the universe should practice the four cardinal virtues. The first is reverence for all life. This manifests as unconditional love and respect for oneself and all other beings. The second is natural sincerity. This manifests as honesty, simplicity, and faithfulness. The third is gentleness, which manifests as kindness, consideration for others, and sensitivity to spiritual truth. The fourth is supportiveness. This manifests as service to others without expectation of reward."
It was the natural sincerity of this person that triggered my reaction. I think of her often, wondering, if she will be back. This stranger opened a door that I would like walk through. Will I recognize it again?
Living a life of personal balance, moderation, education, and connection.
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