Step 2: Reclaim Your Innocence

Tragedy, like the one of the wee ones that we witnessed last week, can rock our world & our belief system. This is Step 2 of 5 steps I’m offering leading up to 12/21/12. My intention is to share spiritual & practical processes to support you in moving from tragedy to trust & truth. Step 2 Reclaim Your Child-Like Innocence The opposites of dark & light met & we were shown the extremes of lost light & innocence. It struck our Core chords because we mourn our loss of innocence. Look within your feelings for insight into your own pain, loss & fear. Retrace your early steps affirming your beautiful innocence; your God-given right for unconditional love & nurturance; & how you were & weren’t seen; heard; valued; appreciated & loved. Heal that which is broken. Move beyond your childhood wounds into your child-like innocence. 1) Turn off the television now; sit in the silence & listen to your Core self. Please have support with you if you don’t want to handle the feelings alone. Much can (& needs to) come up in our silent sitting. It is ok to not know; to not have the answers. Stick with your process & the path will unfold. 2) Journaling will heal loose threads of wounded self. Share what you’re experiencing with a trusted soul via phone or in-person. Let the healing happen. Do not judge your experience as right or wrong. It is uniquely yours. 3) Color in a coloring book with fine lines; allow yourself to go outside of the lines & to color within . . . following your rhythm of child to adult. Display your art. 4) Watch your favorite childhood movie or read a Fairy Tale with family or friends. Pop popcorn; throw in some milk chocolate M & Ms as a melty; salty treat. What other childhood happenings bring your memory comfort? Give them to yourself this week. Non-knowing welcomes trust. Non-judgment welcomes truth.