Sometimes the extraordinary is within the ordinary.
Two quotes struck me this week:
“Healing is always a collective experience, just as abuse is always a collective experience. Tragically, our culture has become more skilled at collective trauma than it is at collective healing. It is up to us, you and I to change that pattern.” Stephanie Mines, PhD
For many reasons, I am feeling a huge weight off this week. I think it is because Spring has sprung. The worst of the winter is behind us. And this winter seemed like a cold and heavy one. With so much on my plate, it didn’t allow for my usual daily walks in the woods which help me face the darkness and cold.
There was also lots of grieving among my close friends and community. For all of them, the Spring will bring more good memories and more hope that love is still present and did not go anywhere.
Plus my counseling business has been in transition, (I am still counseling full-time, but the structure of the office changed). Finally the deconstruction of the old way is complete. Now it is time to build anew. My helper has been sick for a few months and now there is good news and returned strength. I am so happy she is OK. Worry for her was heavy on my heart. And not just because having her back next week means less paperwork for me!
Kindness is reflecting back the light
When I started my inspirational Facebook page Heal Now and Forever Be In Peace a friend posted this on my wall:
There is somewhere close to you and within you where people come to their true nature once again. Evelyn Prieto
So many people see a poor version of themselves. Read the rest at A Year Of Making a Difference.
