Hummingbird_Healing_Center

Life has given me time for reflection about the myriad of people that come and go in one’s life – in my life in particular right now. Relatives of my growing up years that have passed are clouded memories in faded black and white pictures. Friends in my formative years that have aged along with me are not the childhood images that I remember. Recent new friends that surround me, comfort me, cause me laughter will one day move out of my circle as older friends, save a few, have already done. Instances – I remember a few, but what stands out is the way I felt when in their presence.

My children, once overwhelming responsibilities gifted me with a sense of joy and pride in their accomplishments; they now have become my protectors. The pride has changed in depth corresponding to the kind of adults they became – but is still there. The joy is from a loving connection – tenderness and warmth begun decades ago

Relationships with others have been my tools of refinement and from each one in my life I have learned how to deal with extreme emotions. Yes, some were negative – the frustrations, the abandonment, the anger issues. Yes, some were positive – the excitement, the discovery, the joyful issues. All are useful if seen from eyes of learning.

Presently, in my soliloquy, I do not feel the need to share the spotlight. It is a mindful discovery phase. Even so, there are the “extras” -- the other players -- just off-stage, waiting to present their lines. They give me issues to watch, tempt me with choices of responses, and add to my life’s script. All have a role to play on my stage.