Holidays are meant to be joyful, but for many people, they are not.
While many families have the potential to gather together, many times, for many reasons they do not.
As we yearn for love, hugs, being with family, there is the potential
we will be let down, hurt by yet-another rejection – igniting unresolved and very deep wounds and injuries from our families of origin and current family.
When this happens, the Holiday season becomes derailed by pain and reliving the deep wounds.
Inner Children make their silent screams, try to escape the danger by fighting or fleeing. When this is not possible, they become frozen or immobilized.
The pain is felt in the body, mind, emotions and spirit. It is intense and can take days to dissipate.
If this happened to you and you need a hug today, don’t be discouraged.
Give yourself time alone.
Quietly “sit” with the memories and emotions.
Don’t judge them.
Listen to the hurt Inner Children and love them tenderly.
Remind your Self the deep hurt is from the past. It does not have to control you in the present.
Tell the children there is a Capable Adult inside that will help and empower them to claim the Joy and Freedom God offers them in present time.
Accept the offer! RUN with It.
Create a world for yourself that is safe, filled with people who love and support you; who lift you up and guide you to Freedom and Joy.
I send each of you my Love and Prayers
Yes, I Need A Hug Today
