{"id":3715,"date":"2021-12-10T08:25:21","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T14:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lalijean.com\/?p=3715"},"modified":"2021-12-17T10:31:09","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T16:31:09","slug":"felt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lalijean.com\/?p=3715","title":{"rendered":"felt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This week, while standing amidst a crowd, I suddenly felt overwhelmed with emotion for a woman whom I saw about two rows in front of me. I did not know her; what I <em>knew<\/em> was that I needed to speak with her.<\/p>\n<p>I had no words; this is typically how it happens with me. I knew the words would come when it was time to speak (not my words and not from me). I knew the words that The Divine had for her would flow through me.<\/p>\n<p>I have no control over what comes; it&#8217;s not premeditated. I can&#8217;t &#8220;plan&#8221; the talk; yes, my analytical side has attempted. Want to know what happens every.single.time? None of what I plan comes out&#8230;truly; whatever I&#8217;ve &#8220;prepared&#8221; just vanishes!<\/p>\n<p>So, I&#8217;ve learned to let the words come spilling out when it&#8217;s time and I&#8217;m reminded of Verse thirty-eight of Chapter Seven from the Book of St. John in The Holy Bible that states, &#8220;&#8230;out of your belly will flow rivers of living water&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>And almost always when I share, it&#8217;s what the person needs in <em>that<\/em> moment. I never want to offend\/hurt or insult anyone, so before I share, I typically give a disclaimer similar to this: I&#8217;m a flawed human, so please take only what resonates with you.<\/p>\n<p>Back to this week, amidst the crowd&#8230;I walked up to the stranger, introduced myself and asked if it would be alright to share; she said yes! I shared what was on my heart. We both cried and hugged. It was a powerful moment.<\/p>\n<p>I see moments like these as: Hugs from Heaven or Dap from The Divine&#8230;a reminder that EVERY human is seen.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">YOU are seen!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">YOU are heard!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Heaven knows!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rest assured dear heart, you are not alone on this journey.<\/p>\n<p>Hugs, strength and Peace to you from a fellow Warrior.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Common Day Hero:<\/span> <\/strong><\/em>I AM grateful beyond words to have met you all those years ago, brave soul. You are such a delight, a force of good, a tenacious and adventurous spirit. Kayla, I dedicate this post to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, while standing amidst a crowd, I suddenly felt overwhelmed with emotion for a woman whom I saw about two rows in front of me. 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