Yes I have experienced both ...
The journey from brittle to supple was not an easy one
It takes courage and depth to pass through that fire ...to be open to forms of love never imaged never experienced...n that fills the heart in explainable ways and expression
I feel so acknowledged here
I have fail and failed and failed many time times in my effort to be creating / being living in eco-friendly place that are right for me and align
I have failed to save a pond in Kharghar did everything in my capacity and understanding to save it and felt so so miserable and every day I see and set of buildings being built there, I have failed to bring people together for long term commitment for environment...and I use to feel terrible about doing nothing
As always from childhood I had and still have this craving to do and be something for nature and now( as I realised anything will change only via people) for humans ( they are also major part of nature) .
I crave this feeling of community of doers who truly commit and make things happen however imprefect.
And then I use to think may be I was not enough
Now I think , I am enough I did ..I was in dust and heat ..put in efforts and emotions not only arm chair philosophy..so I take credit of failures with pride and happiness in my ❤️
Thank you 🙏
On Mar 17, 2026 Ulka wrote on Two Types Of Heartbreaks, by Parker Palmer: