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Happy Solstice!  Happy Solstice!
Today the Northern Hemisphere is as close to the sun as we will get all year. The day is long, the night is short, and summer is in full swing! I hope you are finding ways to take care of yourself this season. Action embodied in light and warmth. Light that radiates to give life. That is what I think of when I tune into the archetype of sun energy. Take a moment and breathe with me. Place a hand on your upper belly (your solar plexus). This energy center is often considered our inner sun. Can you feel your warmth? How's that inner fire? Is she dormant, blazing or somewhere in between? Ideally, our inner fire has a steady burn like a hearth fire: safely contained, gently warming the surrounding area, and able to cook a nourishing meal. I invite you to reflect on how you can tend your inner fire. Maybe your fire needs a little more oxygen to breathe and warm you up. Conversely, maybe a little flowing water is needed, letting the tears of your feelings release pressure, soothe anger, and calm the flames. Perhaps your fire is ready to share some comfort, nourishment, or guiding light for others. Notice your solar energy, and let it inform you. If you'd like some support tending that inner fire, you know where to find me. Sarah
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Being Yourself = an Act of Courage and Beauty  Embodying who I really am, and supporting others in doing the same has always been a primary undercurrent of why I do this healing work. We all have parts of us that are wounded, hidden, or rejected. Parts that lay dormant, afraid to shine; "Who am I to be brilliant, courageous, or _____?" Parts that contort themselves into roles we've been told we need to fill, or that are just trying to help us survive. As we bring curiosity and care to these aspects of ourselves, we release burdens, and we begin to feel more like our Self.
As we go through this exploration, we often are confronted with beliefs we've absorbed by osmosis from our family or society: what it means to be a certain gender, masculine or feminine, who or how to love, how we "earn our worth," or "what makes us lovable," etc. Many times, we find that the ideas we've adopted don't fit us in certain places and need to be reworked, or abandoned completely. The cost of holding onto these ill-fitted beliefs might mean losing ourselves, our mental and emotional well-being, or far worse... our life. When I see the LGBTQIA community, I see folks who are willing to engage in this self-inquiry. Folks who explore what is real within them, despite what may or may not be supported by the circles around them. People who have the courage to say yes to (or at minimum ask) what is true within, and in doing so, save themselves rather than make others feel comfortable. You all are some of the bravest and most beautiful people out there. You lead by example of how to be your authentic self. Together, we have the opportunity to learn what it means to be fully human. We all have access to this wide range of experience and expression. None of us are excluded from being gorgeous, compassionate, handy, strong, brave, intelligent, creative, gentle, etc, etc, etc. There are so many ways to love, and so many ways to be. None of this is new. People have existed in these multitudinous expressions for centuries and across cultures. Diversity is part of humanity, and nature. Anyway, these are precarious times, especially if you are trans, non-binary, or are a part of the queer community. If that includes you, I would like to offer you this blessing if you would like to receive it. As they say, take what speaks to you, and leave the rest.
Hugs and Happy Pride, Sarah What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?  Have you ever watched Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.? I always find the threads and ancestral stories that are revealed fascinating. We have all sorts of characters in our family line. I have to remember, these aren't just characters. They were real people just like you and me, and they didn't have the 20/20 hindsight of how things were going to turn out. Whether you know your family history, or its a bit a of a mystery, you probably have noticed some of the ways the generations before you have impacted your life, even if it's just how your parents and grandparents shaped your life experiences.
But have you ever thought about the kind of ancestor you will be? I imagine those of you with children have probably thought about this. I know if you're reading this, you are part of a mindful bunch. Even if you don't have progeny, you will still be an ancestor to the humans and other creatures on this planet yet to come. What are the stories that you want told about auntie or uncle _______? How do you imagine your descendants will be impacted by the ripples of your life? Certainly, we are not perfect, and we can't clean up all the messes or fix all the problems in one lifetime. But we can choose how we respond to the moment that has come before us. There are a couple aspects of this that I think of: 1) How do we deal with the patterns that we've inherited within our family? Do we do our part to untangle that knotted ball of yarn or do we pass it on? This might be patterns of illness, dysfunctional relationship, addiction, etc. On the contrary, what gifts do we carry forward that we've been blessed with? 2) How do we respond to the scenarios that are unfolding in the collective? What kind of a world and community do we leave behind for everyone? So... what do you think? What kind of ancestor do you want to be? Share with us in the comments. As you do your best to live that intention out into the world, remember you are not doing it alone. Somewhere in your line, you likely have ancestors who found the courage, cleverness, creativity, healing, etc. that you are wishing to embody who can walk with you and guide you along the way. Even if you can't find them in your family line, there are people in the history of humanity who've likely forged that path before. They are cheering for you. Here's to having the fortitude to leave something good behind, Sarah |
Sarah Barlow
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