The cloud weeps, and then the garden sprouts.
The baby cries, and the mother's milk flows.
The Nurse of Creation has said, Let them cry a lot.

This rain-weeping and sun-burning twine together
to make us grow.  Keep your intelligence white-hot
and your grief glistening, so your life will stay fresh.
Cry easily like a little child.

Rumi

Welcome to the Broken Open website.  The term "broken open" has been used by poets and mystics throughout the ages and refers to the liberating idea that our greatest challenges in life can lead—not only to a breakdown—but to a breakthrough as well.  It is also the title of a wonderful book by Elizabeth Lesser, Broken Open: How Difficult Times Help Us to Grow.

I'm pleased to announce the publication of my own new book, A Beautiful Mourning.  It chronicles my journey through the mourning process where I discovered that darkness does not need to be something to fear—rather it can be a regenerative womb of healing and rebirth!  I hope you'll find some inspiration and comfort here.  And if I may be of service to you, in anyway, please do not hesistate to write or give me a call.

In Peace,

Elsa