Some of Chetna’s recent longings
The pain and ache of longing, and the inevitability of it as humans
The distinction between the content of our longings and Longing itself
The human tendency to chase after the longings, as symbolized by hungry ghosts
The clarity, awe, love and truth that comes with being with longing, especially in community
How contemporary and ancient mystics, from Rumi and Hafiz to John O’Donohue and Michael Mead have recognized the power and portals of longing
How our heart’s longing can lift our chins up to our north stars, our purpose and highest values
The interconnection between longing, desire and needs, values
The shame that comes up with honoring our longing amidst the oppressive systems we live in
The invitation be with our longing, to look beneath the content of our longings, and let it inform and illuminate the way, and to do so in community
How now is the urgent time to be in alignment with our values and purpose. To center our heart wisdom and guiding principles amidst all the darkness and suffering in the world.
