Receptive Allowing

As often happens, I was reminded today of the importance of a loving, compassionate connection for the process of healing to take place.  It is often nice to provide some suggestions or advice, especially when requested, however, I have often found that resolution can be found within an atmosphere of loving, “receptive allowing”, where no advice is given.  In many cases, all I need do is to listen, care and be present in a totally non-judgmental way and amazing things can then happen.  As Claremont deCastillejo says “Whether he knows it or not his own receptive allowing will affect all those around him; rain will fall on the parched fields, and tears will turn bitter grief to flowering sorrow, while stricken children dry their eyes and laugh."