up over the base of the rockies. The weather was
crisp and cool. The sky was blue and pink. My heart
was full. I wore hiking boots and my last clean t-shirt.
Primitive camping for the first time. Had no clue what
I was getting myself into. Loved it. The beauty plus
the adventure and my very handsome trail guide made
the experience! Merrill and I had been dating a few
months and this was a test. One of my best friends
predicted he would tell me he loved me. At the time, I
sure hoped she was wrong. Three days later I sure
hoped he would. As we sat looking over the amazing
Ernst Tinaja, Merrill said, “What a view”. My heart
skipped a beat. Wait. Did he just tell me he loved me?
He did not.
A view changes everything.
From imagining words being spoken that weren’t
actually spoken, to believing something about
ourselves that isn’t actually true,
perspective makes all the difference.
Our inner world informs how we see the world.
Sometimes the ways we have learned to understand
our lives in order to survive can make
right seem wrong and good feel bad.
And that can change everything.
When we slow down and pay attention to our inner
world and the wisdom of our bodies, we can receive
clear, honest, wise insight. Then we can begin to trust
that guidance and life can start to shift.
The greatest perspective shift of all?
There is not one thing wrong with us.
We make sense. We are whole. We are good.
That feeling you have? It makes sense.
The dread in your gut? There is a reason.
The stirring in your soul? There is a message.
Our Spring Sacred Way Group on Sexuality is
wrapping up this May. It has been a beautiful and
bonding time, learning and sharing powerful,
vulnerable truths through our sexuality.
We have learned how our bodies respond perfectly. If
we let them, those responses can become wisdom to
guide us. Our bodies are not a problem, they are wise
guides. We witnessed first hand how our view of
ourselves and our bodies makes all the difference in
how we interact with ourselves, our partners and our
people. We possess all we need to in order to become
whole. Gently and compassionately noticing how our
bodies respond can bring wise guidance to our lives.
If you’re curious about learning to listen more or
explore how to experience deeper love and respect for
yourself, consider some small slight shifts:
A SHIFT
Instead of “I’m being ridiculous”,
Try “I am struggling right now”;
Rather than “How could I”,
Try“I am doing my best”.
Offer yourself the compassion and benefit of the doubt
you would give your favorite person.
Or, if you’re wanting an intentional space to
explore this work, consider a special space this summer:
A SUMMER OPPORTUNITY
In June, July and August, I’ll be offering one day mini
retreats for part of a Saturday. These will be
immersive, condensed versions of the Sacred Way
Spirituality, Grief and Sexuality groups.
Perspective shifts can change everything!
What might happen if you see your sweet self and wise
body through a radical lens of love and compassion
and then just notice what unfolds?
You just might find that ….
You can be You!
What a View!
You love You!
And so do I …
Beth
