Allow

Allow: to give permission, to grant the right, to admit, knowledge, concede. http://www.dictionary.com/browse/allow

To allow seems to have two parts: awareness to notice and absorption to let it affect change. I can allow others, God and life to teach me, if I choose to.

I can can allow struggles from the inner screams, the aching morning fingers, the “I cannot stop _______ and it’s killing me!” to get my attention and guide me to reach out.  Or not. 

I can notice and absorb joy from blissful morning silence, hugs from the store clerk, walks with the turkey vultures overhead to change and revive me from the inside out. Or not.

I can see compassion in the efforts of others and say, “Yes, you can help me.” Or not. 

Change can happen inside and out when I allow.