As we navigate life’s journey, it’s easy to get caught up in paradoxes – like the expanding universe that seems to pull us apart while still being infinite. This internal and external tension can feel overwhelming, but perhaps there’s a way to harness it for growth.
The concept of cosmic inflation may seem fittingly strange, mirroring our economic anxieties about expansion and growth. But what if we applied this same principle to ourselves? What if we recognized that the forces that pull us apart are also the ones that draw us closer?
We find echoes in nature – from animal calls to tree branches, cell division, and even music and poetry. These patterns repeat, reflecting an interconnectedness that’s often overlooked. Yet, when it comes to love and relationships, expansion can feel like a push away, rather than an inward pull.
The Grinch, however, teaches us otherwise. His heart expands not by adding more, but by letting go of what we thought we needed. This realization allows him to see the beauty in his own powerlessness, and it’s this understanding that sets off a deeper kind of expansion – one that involves reduction rather than increase.
In a world where suburbs can over-expand, waistlines can grow, and even love can feel like it’s shrinking, perhaps it’s time to reframe our approach. As the universe expands at an ever-accelerating rate, so should our hearts. We must make a conscious effort to press our hearts outward, embracing the distance that opens up between us.
Our bodies may be finite, but this love is not. It has its own kind of gravity, drawing experiences and memories closer rather than letting them drift apart. When time and distances threaten to tear us away from those we love, it’s our hearts that create a force field – one that holds everything together, even as we expand.
In embracing cosmic expansion, we may just discover the release of magic within ourselves. It’s not about pushing outward; it’s about finding connection in distance, and sometimes, letting go to find what truly matters most. As we navigate life’s journey, let’s remember to tend to our inner cosmos – and watch as love expands ever wider, even as the universe continues its own grand adventure of growth and discovery.
Source: https://acrossbetweenbeyond.substack.com/p/expanding-universe-attracting-heart