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We all
have many aspects to ourselves - integrating these parts into wholeness is an
important step in healing. |
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Sometimes it feels as if we have many different people living
inside of us, expressing themselves in voices that seem distinct from one
another. There is the inner child with its wants and needs, the angry voice
that expresses its opinion and probably several more as well. With all these
different parts of ourselves express differing desires and needs and
opinions, we may begin to feel as if we have no clarity. It is difficult to
know which voices to pay attention to and which ones to ignore or dismiss.
Even if we manage to move forward amidst the confusion, doubts and concerns
may linger in our psyches simply because they have not been fully expressed
and examined. As a result, we may have trouble being at peace with the
decisions we do make. One way to handle this dilemma is to consciously make time for
a meeting of the minds within our psyche. This can be done as a guided
meditation or as a journaling exercise. In both we can summon the many
fragments that make up the whole of who we are and give them each a chance to
speak. This can be a helpful tool in the face of a decision we need to make,
and it can also be a fruitful path to take in the interest of
self-exploration and self-care. When we gather the many fragments of our
psyche together, the health and power of the whole is greatly increased. We can imagine a roundtable in
which we gather all the various representatives of our being, allowing them
to name themselves and giving them a chance to speak. We allow each one to
weigh in, fully expressing the perspective they represent, and we listen
without comment. As we listen, we may be amazed at the wisdom and energy stored
in these fragments of our self. This gathering brings the fragmented pieces
of our psyche into a closer relationship, enabling us to move forward as a
unified whole. |
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