I saw this today and couldn’t say AMEN enough. It is so easy to want children to behave in a certain way. And if we are honest, we may have some internal dialogue about adults we know or observe as well. I don’t know about you, but those internal conversations are rarely the one’s that are filled with grace and goodness. Wouldn’t it be lovely if we were all resilient, confident and self regulated people.
Tonight the words that stick with me are sort yourself out. What a great phrase. Over the years, although I believe it may be changing some now, therapy had a stigma attached, implying that you must in some way be screwed up.
I love the concept that I am going to sort myself out! I believe we could all agree that everyone could have some sorting to do. It feels almost hopeful to be working to sort myself out so others who engage with me, children or adults, can identify ways they might also be able to live well.
I wonder what you might sort if you were sorting yourself out? Might it be around why you say sorry so often, or maybe why it is hard to finish a task. Perhaps there is sorting to do in the area of intimacy or having grace and understanding or knowing how to rest. Perhaps sorting might be something related to hurts your carry or dreams you are afraid to pursue.
Let’s be honest, we all have sorting to do. Be kind to yourself this year and spend some time sorting yourself out with a trusted friend or therapist. It is some of the most important sorting you will ever do!
Be kind and courageous with yoruself,
Trish
