Emotional Associations

A child burns her hand on the stove and a fear of fire begins. In a tender moment, a hand is slapped and a fear of love begins. Our emotional associations and reflections run deep. Heart breathes beneath all our associations like a soft sandy bottom waiting underwater. Try to still our associations till we are as transparent as a calm lake. When still enough and clear enough others can also see through to our bottom. It makes love possible again. So stay with our feelings long enough till the ripples settle.