26/09/2021
There is no difference between us. We are all one race, human - each an individual, distinct blend of mind, body & spirit. 💫
As the letter exchange which began towards the end of August reaches its conclusion I'd like to communicate the deepest gratitude to all participants. Together, we raised €330 for an amazing charity who support people through their various challenges & pulled out all the stops to offer people free online counselling throughout the current health crisis. It's a much needed resource in a time where no one is immune to struggle. 👏🏼
This life is not always easy but it has so many moments of connection, love & happiness to make us willing to take the rough with the smooth. These days there are so few (if any) of us who escape the experience of being hurt when they've needed to be heard, comforted & reassured. Neuroscience tells us we repeat what we know using well worn neural pathways that can often instruct us by default, to protect our inner, vulnerable self through armouring up rather than softening into & finding compassion for our suffering.
I'm so proud of all the Letters To Lift 💌 participants who leaned into courage & connection as a conduit to express the words that they most needed to hear with the intention of allowing them to positively ripple out to lift another. 💞
My wish for the exchange was for participants to find new appreciation for their individual awareness & sensitivity, to wonder at the depth of empathy and compassion they have within, to find comfort in their own words first & to find deep satisfaction & reassurance for themselves in taking part. 😊
Words are powerful especially when crafted with care, attention & kindess in our hearts. The physical act of writing invites a sense of presence that is often absent in virtual communication and allows for more conscious, heartfelt expression. I have such appreciation for the beautiful souls that joined me in this first letter exchange. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 🙏
I have popped a new link 🔗 in my Bio for those interested in participating in another exchange & to accommodate all who were too late to join this 1!