thank you kindly for your great reply.

And yes we have to keep our heart in good shape, if we dont care for it, it will close down.

yes so true. opening our hearts (again and again as you say) is the journey of a lifetime. subtle reminders gently invite us to remember this over and over. living calloused with a closed heart... why? why do it...? this journey of life is so much more satisfying connecting on that level. indeed!

I hope the older I grow the more I can remain with an open heart, strong enough to hold a vessel for all the overwhelming feelings, that being that open brings with it.

i'm with you there! totally!! xo