Dark Heart Warrior - Alan Cohn

[Larry Robinson]

Dark Heart Warrior

What kind of a whack job would wanna head into a dark, cold cave? 
Particularly when you're already ill and bone tired?
Show me the man who wants to pursue the heart of his fear, who chooses to move into the deeper darkness.
Rumi tells us to, "invite in the dark thought, the shame, the malice".
Are you willing to invite in your sadness and fear, consciously choose to hold it and push into your most tender places?
Seeking the light won't help you now
You can't find darkness with light
You need to go dark
You have to feel into those painful places 
Willing to tolerate the gaze of your own dark eyes
Trusting that by exploring our suffering we will find salvation
Dark heart Warrior step forward, take a breath and say the prayer of deep trust
Let me know if you have something better to do

	- Alan Cohn