Challenging Love to Be Unconditional - Part 30

WHAT TO NAME OUR BABY

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Interestingly enough, I don’t remember this one particular part of the story all that well.  I guess it’s because it was so naturally spontaneous, so in flow, so “duh!”,  that it wasn’t like a revelation or an astounding surprise.   I felt calm fireworks of delight inside when Quinn first called “Our Baby” the Garden of Eden.  

I supplied the host,
he planted the seed,
and together we gave birth,
dedicating our focus, time and loving energy into nurturing its being into thrival.

Maybe Quinn had some serious thoughts about what to call this manifestation of his vision, but I don’t recall discussing a name with him, it for me is as if it always was!    Regardless of whether or not he had other ideas of what to call it - the Garden of Eden for me was, and proved itself to be, the perfect fit.

I believe it was when we began inviting our local friends and community to be a part of creating the gardens, and hosting meet-ups, that he first posted the location as the Garden of Eden.  It’s also fitting that the exit off the highway to our home is Eden Road, and the turn to get here is Eden Tap.  

I suppose everyone has their ideas of what the Garden of Eden means, but I imagine some would agree that it is generally portrayed as a space of love, attunement with the purity of nature, serenity, peace, teaching, healing, the expression of liberty, and the freewill opportunity for embracing the dichotomy of good and evil.

As Our Baby grew, we got to witness and/or experience all of that, as well as the contrast of what needs to be released to move into that space.  A dynamically rich, eye opening and heart opening journey.

Giving birth, even with all of the physical energy and personal questioning that it required, was the easy part!

The Garden of Eden is often referred to as a physical location.  I am incredibly grateful that Quinn holds steady with the constant reminder that the true essence of the “Garden of Eden” is actually not on the outside, but exemplified by the love we carry within.  

Go with me on the journey toward Unconditional Love!

Stay Tuned for Part 31