My biggest challenge with doing this work has been finding Self. I'm getting to know the committees - the managers, the firefighters - so far no exiles, but I expect they will speak up one of these days. The firefighters and managers make their opinions known, but Self seems to be MIA. I do find the dredging useful - it's good to begin to see some of what is down there....
Sounds like great work. Don't forget that Self energy isn't a binary situation - whenever you recognise a part, or feel a little calm or curiosity or any of the C words, that'll be Self-energy. You might also feel a bit more of it when you're in nature, or doing activities that help you find your centre or go home to yourself. Keep going 😊
I remember asking one of my Dad’s sisters about their childhood once when I visited England as a young adult - trying to find out anything at all about my Dad’s family (years after he had died - we are in Australia- I suppose he felt we lived at a safe distance).
Her response was that life is like a book, and some chapters are best sealed shut and not looked at again.
Thanks to the internet, years later, what a hornet’s nest me and my curious cousins uncovered! But what a relief to piece together that puzzle of our genetic past.
"No wonder my mum didn’t think it was a good idea to go poking around. She has her own stores of trauma, and my guess is that she hasn’t had many or any good experiences of allowing them to bubble up in a safe way so she could experience them and heal them."
This is so important to understand. The balance of giving voice to what needs to be said, dredging, and yet understanding that others don't yet have the resources to
"go there."
I am so grateful for you to for sharing these tools. It serves as support for the massive awakening we are having in the midst of those who are pulling the covers over their heads. There are those like you who say, I want to see myself and be seen and give you the tools to do the same!
My biggest challenge with doing this work has been finding Self. I'm getting to know the committees - the managers, the firefighters - so far no exiles, but I expect they will speak up one of these days. The firefighters and managers make their opinions known, but Self seems to be MIA. I do find the dredging useful - it's good to begin to see some of what is down there....
Sounds like great work. Don't forget that Self energy isn't a binary situation - whenever you recognise a part, or feel a little calm or curiosity or any of the C words, that'll be Self-energy. You might also feel a bit more of it when you're in nature, or doing activities that help you find your centre or go home to yourself. Keep going 😊
Thank you. That's helpful. I was indeed thinking about Self as a binary situation. It feels more accessible if I can think in terms of moments....
Moments, fractions if Self-energy present - even a teensy bit makes all the difference 😊
I remember asking one of my Dad’s sisters about their childhood once when I visited England as a young adult - trying to find out anything at all about my Dad’s family (years after he had died - we are in Australia- I suppose he felt we lived at a safe distance).
Her response was that life is like a book, and some chapters are best sealed shut and not looked at again.
Thanks to the internet, years later, what a hornet’s nest me and my curious cousins uncovered! But what a relief to piece together that puzzle of our genetic past.
Sounds like quite a process!
Really loved this line: 'If you pay attention, you will be shown."
"No wonder my mum didn’t think it was a good idea to go poking around. She has her own stores of trauma, and my guess is that she hasn’t had many or any good experiences of allowing them to bubble up in a safe way so she could experience them and heal them."
This is so important to understand. The balance of giving voice to what needs to be said, dredging, and yet understanding that others don't yet have the resources to
"go there."
I am so grateful for you to for sharing these tools. It serves as support for the massive awakening we are having in the midst of those who are pulling the covers over their heads. There are those like you who say, I want to see myself and be seen and give you the tools to do the same!
Yes to you and your work!
Thank you Corie 🙏🏻