I recently spent a week on vacation in close quarters with my immediate and extended family. It was for a wonderful occasion and there was so much fun and celebration. There I was, the adult me, with people I hadn’t seen or spent much time with for a long time. I noticed my little girl was with me too, that part of me who carries old wounds and erroneous beliefs about myself – about who I am and who I am not. It was a challenge at times to remain conscious of who was most present for me – the child or the woman. And while the woman smiled and chatted, the little girl was close by. I was aware that she needed me – so I took her with me and stood amongst the magnificent mountains and wise old trees as we breathed and removed those layers, her hand held tight in mine, until there we were – as we truly ARE pure, divine and loved. What a gift.
How do you know when your child is present? How do you know when he/she needs you? How do you take care of him/her?
As we embrace all of ourselves with compassion, acceptance and love – we are complete.