The flower opens gradually into the world, from bud to full bloom to when the heart opens. There are many layers that unfold along the journey to the heart.
~ Liza
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From the Heart
Plants and flowers are continuously changing, growing, opening up and letting go of layers they no longer need. As the centre opens the external leaves unfold and drop, this appears to revolve around the central point, the heart of the plant. The plant is so much more beautiful when it lets go of those aged outer leaves, those leaves of the plant that no longer nourish the heart.
~ Liza

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Who is it that looks out from behind your eyes, who is it that observes the world without judgement?
~ Liza

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Each loving or kind thought that touches the heart, opens the heart, just as misery and sadness close the heart. Even when going through more difficult times, feed the heart with loving thoughts, even if these are only the kindness and love you owe to yourself. Treated with love and kindness the heart will remain open.
~ Liza

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My heart lies in my stomach, it is where I feel despair
Deep within my solar plexus, it is from there I care
I feel a pull to warn me, somethings changed inside
It drags me from my very core, a train I have to ride
Love lives deep within me, reminding me each day
Of happiness and sadness, like when he went away
Emotions that reside way down, rise and fall like tides
Crash against my inner walls, when sadness does arise
On joyous days it bubbles up, tickling and spilling out
A volcano erupts inside of me, of that there is no doubt
So knowing where my heart lies, gives me responsibility
To recognise the power of love and provide tranquility

The door of the heart is open, come in and take a pew.
Come tarry here and feel the love, it’s all you need to do.
Stay a while, recuperate, take nourishment you need.
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Repair the trauma in your heart, we have to stop the bleed.
Sit a while in peace and love, quench your thirsty heart.
Push away the pain you feel and go back to the start.
When your ready, take a step and then another few.
Recognise your own brave soul, the world belongs to you.