dailydatewithgod

Based on what we know about our physical growth and changes on a physical level as human beings it is fair to say that when we see babies we know roughly how they will change shape and size as they grow.  Yet each one is distinct and tends to do so based on the genetic characteristics of one’s parents.  The blooming of one’s heart and mind is another matter. Certain patterns are laid down in the first seven years of life.  It is also clear that through neuroplasticity we can make changes to those patterns as we grow.  The piece we often lose sight of is how much power we have over the blooming of our hearts and minds.  It may seem as though we must resign ourselves to those templates set down at an early age but anyone who has learned to overcome a habit can tell you, it is possible.  The distinction comes in owning the choice over our blooming.  Setting forth an intention to make the blooming of our heart in an open and love learning direction is ours to make.  Choosing to focus the blooming of our minds to work in conjunction with the growth of our hearts is also possible.  God invites us to find the courageous energy in our hearts to move through the potential discomfort that makes come from blooming. Life offers us many chances and it is up to us to use them for our blooming or not.