Reflections, shadows and the sh1t we don't want people to see

Cycling along yesterday I was struck by this pond and its absolutely non judgemental nature. It reflects what there is. That's it. Nothing more, nothing less. And accepts what is.

Not like us overly intellectualising self reflective condemning humans (I speak, I hope it's obvious, for myself and if the shoe fits feel free to walk with me a moment). Recently I was brought a situation that created significant dis-ease for me and found (I really know this stuff in my head but getting it in your heart - well that's different!) how beautiful forgiveness is. Not of others but of ourselves. I'd advise this work to be done with a practitioner ideally but for the purposes of sharing I'll talk more here.

Make a list of the characteristics of the person (probably best to use one individual at a time) that are most bugging you. At the side of them write the opposite trait.

For example: uneducated:educated.

Then set aside the positives and take a moment to reflect on the negatives, one at a time. Try to recall a time you've ever behaved in that way, and sit quietly with that knowledge for a moment.

If you like (and I do), you could use the Ho'oponopono practice of saying -

I love you

I forgive you

I'm sorry

Thank you

to yourself at your deepest soul level. To the core of you, that part that makes you absolutely unique and individual.

Do let me know how you get on. And as always if you wish to ask more feel free to get in touch.

With love,

Em x