We all have vulnerable parts inside us, and fortunately we all have a protective system helping to protect them. When we connect with young, tender parts of ourselves it’s important to recognize those protectors and let them know this is a safe space, that they can take a little vacation or at least relax their guard a bit around us.
In this meditation I named some common roles that protectors play and voiced my appreciation for them. Then there was a short time for connection to a vulnerable part, supporting that part, maybe giving it a hug, letting it know we care about it. At the end I suggested asking about what that part might need in the future.
For me the vulnerable part was around Ukraine. The part was sad for a friend of mine from there and also for the people who live there, based on events in the world this week. This part cares deeply about people, and is very affected when she hears sad news. I hugged the part (in my mind and in my body) and let her know I get how deeply she feels this. I agreed to think about and send good wishes/energy to all those people, including my friend. I also will find a way to write to people in government, and to donate to funds that help in that area.
I’m glad I got to listen to this part. It’s important to acknowledge our sensitive, feeling-full parts right now.
Just a note about listening inside during times when a lot is going on. There might be worries, and rightfully so, that there are so many problems, so many upset parts, that it’s hard to hear them all. Having been a teacher with lots of kids in the room, I learned a few helpful things. First, keeping our cool as adults, letting the kids (parts) know we care and will do what we can, helps a lot. Even if we can’t hear all the kids (parts) right this minute, they will hear that there is a caring adult here and they don’t need to panic.
The other thing I’ve learned is that firmly saying I would listen to one at a time was crucial. I can’t show care if I’m shouting in different directions. What I’ll sometimes do with internal parts is to listen carefully to one (hopefully the most desperate), and then make a list of other concerns to deal with the next time I am available. And let them know I care about all of the fears. And also that I’m human and can’t deal with too many things at once!
Feel free to share what came up for you, if your system is ok with that. You could either use the comments button or else message or email me. My email is wsdmnature@gmail.com.
Best wishes to you and your parts.
Take good care,
Karen
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