clear-eyed kisses

what do you think is the measure of a true context?
to forgive is to receive a blessing into myself
to be forgiven is to understand my need to be held in my vulnerability 
to be held in my vulnerability is to be drawn closer into the trust that is being built in relationship
to build trust in relationship allows for power to be unlocked in multi-dimensional ways 
ecologically, socially, internally, systemically 
these movements towards communion with the other create inspiration and cultivate the ground for joy to flourish 
a witness to the truth that we were born to be with one another to be known as beloved 
to be drawn into that process of healing our wounds 
creating spaciousness for each other to heal together cultivating integrity until the whole world feels the seismic effect of a life lived in humility and honesty 
reaching for that presence that comes with the quiet