What is Essence?

Essence is to us, what fragrence is to a flower.

Essence is to us, what color is to trees, and ocean.  It is the roar of the lion, and the many shades of love we see and feel.

Essence is that close to us.. and is the source of all of our wonderful qualities, such as strength, confidence and compassion.  

Unfortunately, we have not been trained to perceive these qualities in ourselves.  We have not been nurtured in the art of value and appreciation.  We do not know how to be still and listen, or know the freedom to respond from such aliveness.

But we can learn.  Just like we can hear a musical note and tune an instrument by it, we can come to know the tones and texures of our inner Essential qualities.  We can experience what it is to 'receive'.  We can aquaint ourselves with these qualities of Essence that have been so abundantly shared with us, and know them all.. from the inside out.

Qualities of Esssence are gifts, so that we may better know ourselves.  Gifts to enjoy and to share.  We are not meant to be so afraid of ourselves.. so critical or controling.  

Coming to know our natural truth of Being, is coming to be at ease with who we are.  The truth shines through, in multi colors, and in delightful ways.