Integrating our unique-ruby-splendored selves comes with forgiving and accepting the parts of ourselves that are our shadow selves

The shadow, where we:

· Have abandonment

· Cringe in recognition

· Feel shame

· Abhor

· Have been told are not worthy

· Were ridiculed for

· Fear disclosing

· Are integrating

· Have not fully accepted

· Shy away from

· Want to rip out and throw away

Wholly, we are all parts.

Tender, fierce, compassionate, angry, loving, volatile, lazy, rude, empathetic, kind, loving, generous, ruthless, selfish, open, consistent, determined, inconsistent, pushy, bossy, outspoken, adamant, sparkling, imperfectly, brilliant, human.

Love your shadows and accept those parts of yourself. That you beat yourself up for.

That are there when you have made a mistake. That rear up as entanglement with other humans.

We are all parts of ourselves. This humanity is part of the journey.

It is how you got here today

Bridging emotions, moments and connections

That build your tomorrow

First forgive yourself

Then extend self-compassion

Learn, grow

Reframe the story

Your story that you are only one part

Integrate

Connect

Thrive

Happy Spring!

Wishing you the best in life, health, work and love,

Sheila Griffith