This morning I was reflecting on a line from a prayer:
"…make me a hollow reed, from which the pith of self hath been blown, that I may become a pure channel through with Thy love may flow to others."
I immediately saw an image of pure water flowing through a green reed and I realized that the reed stays green and flexible because the water nourishes it as t passes through to feed others.
That love takes many forms. It is creativity. When my "self" is quiet and calm, that creative energy just flows through me. I know what to say. I know how to put the words together. I suddenly solve a sticky problem, I discover a new design for the jacket I'm making. When I become the hollow reed, the creativity flows through me and takes physical form in the things I produce.
That love is also money. When my inner chatter calms down and I remember there is enough--enough for everyone--the money flows through my life too. The check comes in. The next job shows up. There's money and work to spread around. I can invest in others who are doing great work too. When I become the hollow reed, money flows through my life, nourishing me and those around me.
And that love is love. When I focus on doing my own inner work, on getting my "self" out of the way, I see the people around me more clearly. And they are beautiful! When I become the hollow reed, the love flows through me, nourishing me and it brings joy to hose around me.
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