Sometimes the many different people living the community, expressing themselves
in voices that seem distinct from one another, can make the inner child with
its wants and needs and the angry voice that expresses its opinion too much for
us at times. With all these different
parts express differing desires and needs and opinions, we may begin to feel as
if we have no clarity. It is difficult to know which voices to pay attention to
and which ones to ignore or dismiss. Even if we manage to move forward amidst
the confusion, doubts and concerns may linger in our psyches simply because
they have not been fully expressed and examined. As a result, we may have
trouble being at peace with the decisions we do make.
One way to handle this dilemma is to consciously make time for a meeting of the
minds within our psyche. This can be done with meaningful dialogue and action.
In both we can summon the many fragments that make up the whole of who we are
and give them each a chance to speak. This can be a helpful tool in the face of
a decision we need to make, and it can also be a fruitful path to take in the
interest of self-exploration and self-care. When we gather the many fragments
of our psyche together, the health and power of the whole is greatly
increased.
Let’s imagine the roundtable in which we gather all the various representatives
of our being, allowing them to name themselves and giving them a chance to
speak. We allow each one to weigh in, fully expressing the perspective they
represent and we listen without comment. As we listen, we may be amazed at the
wisdom and energy stored in these fragments of our community. This gathering
brings the fragmented pieces of our psyche into a closer relationship, enabling
us to move forward as a unified whole.
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