MY LIFE IS RICHER…




Editor, Roadrunner:

I just read Rhoda Reilly’s letter of March 7, and would like to take her up on her invitation to recognize an angel in my life. My angel is Rhoda herself, so right back at you, Rhoda! We here in Valley Center are fortunate to have Rhoda Reilly and her Heart Centered Therapy as a community resource. A visit to Rhoda’s home office is to be embraced by her inspiring consulting room, her many animals strolling about (or snuggled alongside on the sofa) and her insightful holistic guidance toward mindful relationship. Rhoda is a creative and talented therapist, a weaver of heart-centered possibilities for compassionate communication and inspired relating. She was the just the right angel, at the perfect moments in time, serving as guide and mentor on the path toward personal truths waiting to be noticed.

But my take-away from time spent with Rhoda is much more than a better relationship with myself and my husband. It also informs my worldview and I see the benefit to our communities and entire body politic of learning to truly hear each other’s heart-truths, fears and dreams. When we can be present with and affirm another human beings truth, and not judge or dismiss it even when we don’t agree with it, we can feel their humanity and maybe begin to see value in another perspective. It is a difficult surrender of ego and the need to be right, and I believe it is a lifetime practice as every day presents opportunity to relate well or not. For me, that is a game-changing insight, and my life is richer for it. Thanks Rhoda…keep working on us, opening one heart at a time. And if my husband’s signature is below, he agrees too.

LORI & STEVE JACOBS, Valley Center

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Lori and Steve Jacobs

15738 Vesper Road

Valley Center



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