Friday, April 17, 2009

a lesson in contradictions

inspired by Walt Whitman
Do I contradict myself?
Very well then I contradict myself,
(I am large, I contain multitudes).
A lesson in self acceptance for me. I always beat myself up about my jekyll and hyde nature. But really, being one thing is boring. My 'other' sides create textures, interest, something that I need to learn to love and not loathe.
Being with my sister always reminds me of this, she is herself, no apologies, no questions. I admire her in so many ways because her confidence seems unshakeable. Of course this can't be true- we all have our vulnerabilities- but she forgives herself and 0thers, because she accepts how they are, not how she wishes them to be.
I'm learning lessons everyday. And this is the one I want to learn today.
Three things I'm grateful for since my last post:
1. Time with my sister. I swear it makes me a better person.
2. The sun is finally out, and I'm enjoying it.
3. Some time to relax at home and soak in the silence.

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