In Search of the Self

"You have to find a Mother inside of yourself.

We all do.  Even if we already have a mother,

we still have to find this part of ourselves inside."

Sue Monk Kidd

Pioneer in family and addictions, Claudia Black's observations with dysfunctional families can tear barriers down and create healthy identities.   Her coined concept of  the 'inner child' specifically defines and embraces recreating a healthy self.  Her articulate wisdom, triggered realms of understanding for the wounded child.

Sue Monk Kidd takes us a step deeper loving our inner child, but also nurturing the entire self just as a mother would tend to her nest.  We can encourage and value ourselves; apply empathy and compassion; and create a sense of safety and identity.

Writer and author, Mark Matousek discusses the importance of a mother's gaze.  It can impact our developmental stages creating a sense of  invisibility, vulnerability and abandonment or fulfillment,  confidence and security.    He states that our yearning for emotional healing can be addressed through our spiritual concepts and application.

All three of these remarkable beings point us inward towards personal recognition and empowerment.  It is time to begin, excavate a little deeper, or take a glorious leap in search of the self.