What a week.
Last week I wrote about some deep processing and healing that I’d been through as a result of a book I’d read, Rita Gigante’s The Godfather’s Daughter.
The view from here…
At the time, I thought I’d worked through the bulk of what had come up. I thought that particular ride around the roller coaster was done.
Turns out, I was just on that little straight-away before the car starts climbing to an even higher peak and an even steeper stomach-dropping ride.
The last week has been extremely intense and emotionally exhausting. Today I sat with a friend and shared some of what has been going on. I told her that while I know this is really important and deep healing that’s going on, I feel like I’m falling down in other parts of my life. I haven’t been present for some friends who have needed support, and I haven’t been doing a particularly good job at work.
My friend took my hand and responded, “That’s exactly the way it should be. Sometimes you just have to let everything else go for a little while.”
They were exactly the right words at the right time. It was exactly what I needed to hear to forgive myself for the judgments I’d been making about myself. Thanks Elisa.
I know some of you will read this and worry about me, so let me say this – there is absolutely nothing wrong. I am certain that the intensity of this experience is in direct proportion to its depth and healing power. And, knowing how things go in my life, there’s a pretty good chance that it will end up being a book at some point. 🙂
On another subject, a reader sent in this picture saying that her daughter had made it and it makes her smile. I can see why! Thanks Cathy! 🙂
Today’s miracle: True friends are people who show up to say exactly the right words at the right time.
Rollercoaster image found here.
2 comments
Charlotte
October 26, 2012 at 12:09 PM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Ahh, beautiful. It’s amazing the power a few simple words can have in our lives, especially when they come from those nearest and dearest to us. I wish you much love, light, and healing during this time and hope you know/realize that though this may be an intensely emotional time for you, there IS a reason you are experiencing these things, even if they don’t always make sense on the surface. And love today’s miracle. What a perfect way to wrap up this post. XOXO and all the best for a wonderful weekend.
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Leah Carey
October 27, 2012 at 8:43 AM (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thanks Charlotte! I really appreciate your support. 🙂