I often put the two at odds - either accepting myself or moving towards growth. Helpful to think that these actually work together. And a beautiful concept of love, to love someone towards growth!
The core of my being has always believed in the power of connection, in 'relationality' as the essence of why we are here and how we can survive any heartache. Feeling beaten over and over and yet still finding a way to call out from the bottom of the well. It didn't feel easy, but it felt necessary. Connection to another felt like the compass back to myself. This long journey to motherhood, crushing as it has been at times, has challenged me to value myself, my gifts, my resilience, my voice and my needs in ways I never thought possible. It's awkward and messy, but I can hear a deafening roar inside now. I know I'm in that roar and I know I matter. Learning to translate the power of that roar into a language that resonates both internally and externally feels like the most sacred of tasks right now. I am deeply grateful for your stewardship in this process xx
I get stuck on adoring the person I am today. We are all created imperfect - it is hard to let go of that desire for myself or others to be perfect. How can we be mad at children for not being perfect. What can we tell our children when they are not perfect. Perfect, of course, is not a realistic expectation for anyone. So many people are very imperfect. The only thing I know to do when someone is, in my opinion, so imperfect is to pray for them. Then we work with other human beings who are either easy or hard to love on a continuum. Maybe as far as adoring myself I could say, after not being perfect, Hey, nobody's perfect . What can I learn from this. And then there's the people at work who may behave in a not very spiritual way - I guess I have to look to see if there is something I can adore about them and try saying prayers
I hear you. Not easy to send love to the people who hurt us. How lovely that you have a prayer practice to support you in acting as compassionately as you're able to toward them.
Currently grieving the disappointment and sheer exhaustion on the journey towards our child. So reading this was especially useful. To rethink or rebrand eating healthy, etc etc as being consistently committed to our own becoming—and expressing that commitment through genuine, thoughtful acts of care.
I often put the two at odds - either accepting myself or moving towards growth. Helpful to think that these actually work together. And a beautiful concept of love, to love someone towards growth!
Yes, it does feel like a relief to me too!
The core of my being has always believed in the power of connection, in 'relationality' as the essence of why we are here and how we can survive any heartache. Feeling beaten over and over and yet still finding a way to call out from the bottom of the well. It didn't feel easy, but it felt necessary. Connection to another felt like the compass back to myself. This long journey to motherhood, crushing as it has been at times, has challenged me to value myself, my gifts, my resilience, my voice and my needs in ways I never thought possible. It's awkward and messy, but I can hear a deafening roar inside now. I know I'm in that roar and I know I matter. Learning to translate the power of that roar into a language that resonates both internally and externally feels like the most sacred of tasks right now. I am deeply grateful for your stewardship in this process xx
And I'm deeply grateful for you, Emma, thank you for these reflections. xoxo
I get stuck on adoring the person I am today. We are all created imperfect - it is hard to let go of that desire for myself or others to be perfect. How can we be mad at children for not being perfect. What can we tell our children when they are not perfect. Perfect, of course, is not a realistic expectation for anyone. So many people are very imperfect. The only thing I know to do when someone is, in my opinion, so imperfect is to pray for them. Then we work with other human beings who are either easy or hard to love on a continuum. Maybe as far as adoring myself I could say, after not being perfect, Hey, nobody's perfect . What can I learn from this. And then there's the people at work who may behave in a not very spiritual way - I guess I have to look to see if there is something I can adore about them and try saying prayers
I hear you. Not easy to send love to the people who hurt us. How lovely that you have a prayer practice to support you in acting as compassionately as you're able to toward them.
Currently grieving the disappointment and sheer exhaustion on the journey towards our child. So reading this was especially useful. To rethink or rebrand eating healthy, etc etc as being consistently committed to our own becoming—and expressing that commitment through genuine, thoughtful acts of care.
Sending much love as you take tender care of yourself, dear Radha!
Forgot to add the quotation marks around your lovely words, Julia, before posting !
didn't notice:)