Posted by Todd on May 27, 2000, at 11:51:35
In reply to Re: Breaking through the trauma - To Todd, posted by Tom on May 21, 2000, at 21:35:12
Hey, Tom. Just a few thoughts on the inner child in response to your last post. I think your statement about having that boy and man come to some kind of understanding is right on the money. For I am told that the inner child can never be erased, nor never "grows up." It is forever a part of us, and the more we understand him and integrate him into our conscious, the more we can lead fuller, happier, and more personally rewarding lives. We and our inner children must work in concert, rather than being at odds with each other.
How to meet the inner child? Well, when you're ready, you will. From your responses here, it sounds like you have been training well for a long time, gathering the strength to go deeper. If you're suffering right now, remember to try not to run from your pain. Keep your sense of humor, and let your pain be a companion. Think about what you do with unexpected company. You didn't invite them, and would be much happier without them there. But while they are there, you might as well laugh about it and have as much of a good time as you can. Same thing with depression. You can't ignore it, but you can separate from it enough to know that you are stronger. Life may suck, but there's a very strong and healthy part of you that knows that there is a gift hidden in there somewhere. Stay determined, laugh at yourself, and stay on track.
In the meantime, what is it that you REALLY want right now, Tom? What is it that you really feel you need, that somehow seems out of reach? GO for it, and do WHATEVER it takes to get it. If you encounter fear along the way, CONFRONT it at all costs. No matter how much it might frighten you. It's only in confronting our fears that they can be exposed and done away with. You deserve everything you want, Tom. You might not GET everything you want, but indeed, you have to fight the good fight. It's up to you to make it happen. Peace and love.
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