Good Morning to you all!
After a wonderful day in July last year relaxing on a beach with my daughter, reminiscing and chuckling about my childhood holidays and the things my Mum and Dad would do and say to me on the very same beach, I got to thinking how much I neglect my inner child and how lonely and isolated she must feel as a result of that.
Somewhere inside all of us, is a child who we have long since abandoned and more often than not, have even forgotten ever once existed, and yet, in our daily lives her or his influence can still be felt in so many ways, such as how we deal with problems, rejection, arguments, relationships, fears and insecurities, and the list goes on...
It is so beneficial to take time out of our busy routines and lives, to find a peaceful and uninterrupted space, to just quietly sit with your eyes closed, gently wandering through the library of your memories and mind, seeking out your inner child and connecting with them at whatever age he or she appears to you, and talking to them, acknowledging them; telling them you hear them, that they are safe and that you are always there for them, but most importantly, telling them that you hear and care about everything they feel in relation to their past experiences, that they have a right to feel that way and express those feelings. Empathise with them and tell them you understand, that they did the best they could and that they are so deeply loved just as they are. That their imperfections are the very essence of what makes them perfect in your eyes and heart.
Take them in your arms and hold them close, carry them in your heart all day and above all, remember to schedule in 'play time' with them...so dance around the kitchen together, go climb a tree, roll down a grassy bank together, eat their favourite ice cream, and laugh for all you are worth, a truly uncensored belly laugh to the point where you can't breathe. Play, be wholehearted, free, and above all, BE LOVE itself. Bringing love to your inner child, not only grounds them, but also you too..Loving your inner child will ultimately enable you to have a deeper sense of love for yourself, and keep you rooted in what is most important in your world and to your development and growth. Your inner child needs nourishment in order to be content and to feel safe.
Ultimately you will benefit as your adult self through such nourishment too. It isn't what is in the world that defines us, it is what is inside us, and somewhere inside each and every one of us, is the child we once were, full of hope, adventure, excitement, fear, insecurities, dreams, and possibilities...
So, cherish the child within you, nurture him or her, and remember to revisit them often, as they hold the key to your soul and enlightenment and growth as you wander along this earthly path...
Stay rooted my dear sweet souls.....xxx
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