I have been struggling; and in my struggle I am getting to know myself deeply. Oh how beautiful it is when I can bring tenderness to myself. When I can internally approach myself and gently note, “how are you doing friend?” For we have been through so much of late, with wars, pandemics, and weather patterns - to name a few. I am listening to my heart's pain, “what are you trying to tell me?” 

 

 

I am learning to hold myself lovingly by letting others hold me. Reminded that nothing is permanent, and we are ever evolving. To bring curiosity to myself and others, rather than judgment or assumptions. As Rilke beautifully shares, “like a pitcher I pour from at mealtime,” letting our being show up, and flow, rather than curate and expect. And to bring gratitude to myself, this shelter, that carries me through my days. A spiritual teacher you may know, Ram Dass, describes our bodily home beautifully, “I am not this body. I am in this body, and this is part of my incarnation and I honor it but that isn't who I am.” As I connect more to my soul and heart I want to protect and tend to her, “like a ship that carried me when waters raged”. I want to cup myself in my hands like a precious sip of water.

 

All of this to say, I have been focusing on self-care and self-acceptance in deep and meaningful ways. I have been increasing my vulnerability when I am struggling, engaging in art therapy, and opening my heart. It feels really good. 

 

May this serve as a reminder of your beauty and magnificence. A note of my gratitude for your being. Along with an air of fierce love: I hope you are taking care of your sacred self!! 

 

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