Celebrating This Spring Day
Early in my counseling and ministry days, I saw that losses/traumas bring up old unhealed losses/traumas for healing. I’ve had that in mind the past months. This morning, a nightmare gave me the opportunity to get a better look at what I’ve been carrying. At first shook up, I began some breathing and compassion exercises. Gradually and increasingly I felt peace in my body. After an hour resting, I decided to take another step to attempt reconciliation with someone I hadn't spoken with in the past few years. The accident made clear to me that we don't know how many days we have in this life, and that I have some amends to make, some clean ups to do, and some speaking up to do. I resolved to do whatever inner work would be needed to make peace; let go of resentments, forgive, and what truths need speaking. Upon completion of my email, I went back to sleep and had sweet dreams. I slept a while. I woke groggy, m...