Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Belong to Me





  The greatest thing in the world
is to know how to belong to oneself.

Michel de Montaigne



 There were many triggers going off  within me when I first read this quote.  As an unattended child, I believed the only person I really belonged to was me ... and that was rather frightening as I was not sure I liked my self all that much. 

Over the years, I longed for someone to be responsible for me or  to take care of me.  When I did find someone to belong to, he did such a great job I resented being dominated and not having free thought or will. 

Finally retrieving parts of my self that had fallen into others dominion, I attempted to become what I thought others needed me to be so that I could finally belong.  I kept giving and giving until there was nothing left to give.

It has taken years for me to love the 'self' within me, and to see I was  worthy of respect and attention.  The truth is I really like myself now that I have accepted all the sharp edges and weakened floor boards.  I am still 'under construction', if you will, but I am pleased with the progress and results.  I am truly grateful to finally belong to me!

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