Able Quote by Marci Shimoff
“The first doorway (or chakra) is what I call in the book, the Doorway of Safety. This doorway relates to feeling safe in life and being present in the here and now. It's only when we are really grounded and safe that we're able to relax and open up our hearts.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Presence, 2015
Feeling safe and grounded allows us to be present, relax, and open our hearts.
In simple terms: Safety and grounding enable presence and openness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate safety to be fully present.
Themes
mindfulness
emotional safety
presence
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
self‑help
motivational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- therapy sessions
- stressful situations
- personal growth
Key Concepts
grounding
heart openness
self‑care
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices help you feel grounded?
- How does safety affect emotional openness?
A Different Perspective
Safety can be fragile and external circumstances may disrupt it.
![“[from an excerpt by her daughter Camille] Living on the land that has grown my food gives me a sense of security I'm lucky to have. Feeling safe isn't so easy for people my age, who face odious threats like global warming, overpopulation, and chemical warfare in our future. But even as the world…” quote by Barbara Kingsolver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f87/barbara-kingsolver-200_chemical-warfare_from-an-excerpt-by-her-daughter-camille_615587.jpg)
