Configuration of the Darkened Sky

 

"Emotions influence every action we take.  So the more

we are aware of our feelings, the more we gain conscious

control over our lives."

Jessica Moore

As the wind increased, the tree tops were no longer gently swaying.  The soft white clouds floating over the sun were overcome by threatening dark clouds.  How fast the scene had changed and with this viewing, my inner landscape changed as well.

I definitely did not feel well and stood in front of the medicine cabinet wondering which pill to take ... migraine, sinus, or tylenol.  As I glanced towards another shelf, there were bottles of essential oil which might be less harmful to my body.  Lavender, lemon grass, and frankincense were chosen to address my emotions.

  

The configuration of the darkened sky turned me inward, wondering which inner storm had churned my emotions.  It was then I realized the importance of not just treating the pain, but to acknowledge the part of me triggering my discomfort.   As I brought a particular piece of my past forward,  I covered it in love, welcoming it to all of my healthy pieces forming the whole.  I knew the sun would shine again.

Parts Frozen in the Past

  

"By healing the parts of ourselves that are frozen in the past,

we are able to bring them back into the present ... and each

time we do this we become less fragmented and more whole."

Jessica Moore

Whether knitting or crocheting, if a stitch is dropped it will create a hole.  Unfortunately, the hole is not noticed until the piece has advanced several inches.  It is frustrating to pull apart the completed rows to get back to the error, but it must be done.  Once corrected, the piece looks amazingly better.

The same thing is true for ourselves.  We have been hurt and even with forgiveness, the hole remains frozen in time.  Just like needlework, with precision we need to return back in time to absolve the pain so the hole can be patched.

Pockets of pain are heavy and weigh us down, so much so, that moving forward may be a tremendous struggle.  When there is a hole safe passage is questionable.  When we make adjustments, we may still remember the incident, but there are no more pangs of sorrow to distract us or weigh us down.  If we can construct ourselves to be whole, we are better prepared to navigate our life with joy.