In reflecting on the nature of suffering, the nature of love... human relationships came into question. Some of them I would withdrawal from, some existing would deepen, and new ones would manifest. The basic criteria is to surround myself with people that love and care for me and to avoid those that do not. Daniel Hill is a recent friend of mine that I created a piece for in the manner of expressing gratitude for. His care, his love, his friendship. Thank you Daniel. Looking forward to many years to come. Love...
Daniel, Thank you. You are a blessing that has appeared in my life at a point of major transformation. With transformation from old to new, typically comes an overall state of discomfort. Your compassion helped make the pain tolerable as if taking an aspirin for the aching heart. Your sacred space at home is a refuge of well-being that you shared with me providing a space to heal, where I did so with fresh cut wounds. Your openness, gentleness, presence, and non-judgement provided a space for my heart to be fully open. Your indirect spiritual guidance has opened up a world for which I have been searching for so long, but wasn't sure how to approach. You have been the mediator, the spiritual ambassador that has manifested in this recent bardos where I find myself daily coming to deeper realization of myself, of the universe. Our relationship will always be born from this embryo of ineffable experience that has me deeply grateful to you. These are merely words to express such, but perhaps I can provide the same experience so you can know directly the depths of my loving heart when reflecting on you. -Love Aki