Awareness of guilt
an excerpt from Live Beautifully: A Book to Sit With, by Doris Wedige
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Reflections on Self-Care...
As I dutifully perform the supportive tasks for my children and husband I sometimes hear a whisper. It says to me, “I have a plan for you too Doris.” I’ve been caught up in playing the supportive role of wife and mother for so long that I don’t give much effort to bringing my other gifts into this world. I was taught that it is better to give than to receive. But give what? Solely give of my efforts to support my loved ones’ gifts? Or give of my own gifts as well? I recently went to the movie theatre. I was frustrated by how many movies were based on fear and violence. Where were the movies that I wished to see? Were they held in the hearts of people who out of guilt tend to other’s gifts instead of their own? Join me as we acknowledge our gifts. Know that deep within you there is a seed that yearns to be given the opportunity to bloom. Stand up and volunteer to be the vessel that brings forth this Creation. Let’s open ourselves to give birth, to be fertile ground for a glorious Creation. |
I intend to birth the creation that is within me.