Sweeping My Heart

I very much like this essay. A menial activity like sweeping the floor can be a way to find where the heart is blocked, such as when the activity triggers pain or stress that blocks the heart. Apparently that happened for Zenju Earthlyn Manuel. I liked her recognizing the connection and continuity between her and her ancestors, which reminded me of the main character in Amistad who knows his ancestors will be with him and help him. Remembering the dust from which I came is an awareness that began years ago and has slowly grown for me. Today I'm sure I never have an original thought -- I reconfigure thoughts others had before me. At this point I am aware that the dust from which I came goes back to the Big Bang, so whatever I do is the culmination of all that has happened in and through all creation up until this moment. When I am profoundly with my heart is when I abide in what I am saying here -- such times are few and are the best of living.

I love this! Amen