Comments | apple_jaques: The color Gray is capable of the sparkle of silver........and great things.

apple_jaques

The color Gray is capable of the sparkle of silver........and great things.

Apr 22, 2009 14:19

"Compliance causes a shocking realization:
To be ourselves causes us to be exiled by many others,
and yet, to comply with what others want causes us to be exiled from ourselves"
~Clarissa Pinkola Estes.

The real issue surfaces. I spent the last several weeks worth of sessions dealing with an anger gone quiet into tears at injustice within the hearts ( Read more... )

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susannah April 22 2009, 22:27:54 UTC

"Compliance causes a shocking realization:
To be ourselves causes us to be exiled by many others,
and yet, to comply with what others want causes us to be exiled from ourselves"
~Clarissa Pinkola Estes.That's a huge quote... tempered only slightly by the possibility that, while trying to be true to ourselves, we may also discover more about ourselves and more of the whole of who we are... in relationship, in community, with others. This may even involve elements of sacrifice of ourselves... and then, I think, it's even more important to trust that Godde knows the whole of who we really are, and holds that wholeness, honours that wholeness ( ... )

apple_jaques April 23 2009, 22:49:26 UTC

I realized that in the last year or so, I haven't been true to myself, or even living for myself, albeit I've been trying to convince myself that I was ( ... )

susannah April 22 2009, 22:46:24 UTC

I simply have to find myself again. An old cliche, but a true one. Myself, when lived to the beat of drum circle and how I felt in tune with the earth and all her peoples. I'm tired of being cut off from that feeling, I'm withering as I need it.I hope you find - in the right time in the cycle - that stunning stillness, like a quiet night under countless stars, with the earth hushed and sweet-smelling beneath you... and that, just... being ( ... )

apple_jaques April 23 2009, 22:51:47 UTC

Hey, just because we have never formally met, does not meet I don't count you as friend of my heart--i do, and cherish your wisdom.

We all need to re-learn how to be ALIVE in our skin once in a while.

adragonflydawn April 23 2009, 01:23:53 UTC

Your entry spoke to me...I am also struggling with finding myself truly and finding my place in this world, a community, a niche, a home. Sending you the brightest blessings and virtual hugs as we travel this same path. Thank you for sharing.

apple_jaques April 23 2009, 22:53:25 UTC

Bright blessing right back 'atcha! Thanks a ton, and I'm glad my struggle was able to help someone else. It actually puts this weary mind at ease.

drowned_ophelia April 23 2009, 17:11:45 UTC

I do hope you find your peace. I know we follow very different spiritual paths, but as a wise woman once told me once, faith is a mountain. There are many paths to the top. No matter the path, we are on the same journey.

Be good to yourself.

apple_jaques April 23 2009, 22:57:03 UTC

"...No matter the path, we are on the same journey...." :)

Yup. Happy Immram, I welcome any fellow journeyers of any faith into my section of that path too.