Loving all your parts
We are each made up of many parts. There are the parts we show to the world, the parts we hide, and the parts we have buried far in our subconscious so that we don’t even show them to ourselves.
Accepting, with love and gratitude all of our parts is what leads to transformation. If you are feeling stuck in some area of life; physically, sexually, financially, career or relationship, this work of seeing all of your parts, and loving yourself will lead to change.
Each of our experiences has laid cells into our bodies. Our bodies hold all of our experiences and memories. The ones that we don’t want to acknowledge can form a blockage inside of ourselves. Whether this shows up psychically, or physically, it will show up, sometime, somewhere. Denying parts of ourselves can become self destructive.
Sometimes we can be very self critical. We don’t show parts of ourselves to the world because we don’t like those parts. We don’t want others to judge us, even as we harshly judge ourselves. Maybe you’ve been unkind, or uncaring, or selfish. Maybe you’re jealous or scared. Those parts of us that we hide are the parts that need love.
At one time we were all babies. We were loved for just being alive. Then we had life experiences, interaction with other humans, and we began to label ourselves, to perhaps see ourselves as others saw us. We don’t question who we are until we are open to a personal transformation. There may be a catalyst for this work, maybe a relationship breakup, maybe an illness, a job loss or a move; or you may simply be on the path of personal development, feeling intuitively that there is more to this life than what’s in front of you.
If you would like to begin to explore the parts of you that you’ve been hiding out of self preservation, fear, shame or embarrassment, ask yourself “What are 3 things about me that I am hiding (or ashamed of)?” On the flip side, as yourself “What 3 things most bother or annoy me about other people?” Exploring these will give you some beginning insight into areas of personal exploration and growth.
I am doing this work in my individual coaching sessions and it is powerful.
Look for my next blog/email for part 2 of this series, “Loving all your parts”
With Love and Joy,
Sheila
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