The Will of the Heart

“According to ancient Chinese medical texts, the courage it takes to endure the cold winters of our lives does not come from above, but from below. The tulip bulb that rests frozen underground in winter, seemingly lifeless, is actually gathering potency for its emergence in spring. Just as the tulip holds the color, shape, and details of its future flowering, we too know the deep, mysterious resonance of our true being.

The Chinese name for this knowing is “Zhi” translated as “Will” and is an image of the Heart moving humbly below, providing support for new green plant to grow toward the light and blossom. Thus, we navigate the unknown darkness in our lives with the cellular memory of our original nature.”

~ Marlow Brooks, Words of the Heart