“Your preciousness lies in your essence; it cannot be lost by anything that happens.”- Zhyuangzi

We each have our own essence. Something we’ve carried always, that which is uniquely ours. That internal, sweet nectar that we share with the world, with others and what we know is true of who we are at our very core. No matter the external circumstances of life, your very nature, or essence will always be there at the center of your being and what you are meant to share and live. The energy of your mind and heart, your physical or still practices, your genetics, your interactions with others and the way you are choosing to live your life on a daily basis, all make up your essence.

When you are born into this life, there is such purity. Newborns and children exude this state of purity with facile ease. They don’t think about who they are, they know and live who they are in the fullest form, everyday. Their essence is in full bloom always, let us learn from them and remember. Let us return to that state of purity and ease and let our true essence shine from within and touch the world that is so very much in need. Let your essence be your guide. Tap into the core of your very being and see if you are living in alignment with who you truly are. Seek your preciousness.