The Summer of Me took a turn down a different road; the things I had hoped to achieve physically, thwarted by health issues. Perhaps the barriers were raised because the roots of planning grew from negative soil. Soil in a field rife with self-judgment, and skewed views of the way things needed to be in order to be pleased with myself - if I could just be the weight I want to be; if I could be shape and size I want to be, things will be much better; I will feel better about Me.
Self, the all-knowing Mother, so calm around the bouncing, impatient child Ego, says in translucent tones, "No honey, this is not what you should be doing right now."
Impetuous child. She pouts, thinks she knows better and does it anyway.
It has been "settle down time" for a while. In it, gentle daily lessons and reminders of self-acceptance. Doing as I please in moderation, even though it is often accompanied by a certain unease; breathing into being with the transitory nature of now.
Soon, when I am confident of my health, I will return to the road I had started upon. I should take Self with me; she will be an invaluable guide and a steadying force in the company of a headlong kid.
Mother and Child; Self and Ego.
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