Welcoming Ourselves and Others, Episode 21
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In this episode Lizzie and Justin talk about the radical possibility of welcoming ourselves, and others, just as we are.
To those of us with a more action-oriented stance or a commitment to improving things, welcoming in this way can look like an act of irresponsibility. After all, doesn't making things better in some way entail rejecting how things are?
We explore this tension together, look at how our surrounding culture of keeping up and comparison with others turns us away from ourselves, and consider the possibility of both welcoming and working to repair the world. And in the midst of things Lizzie's niece joins us for a surprise visit.
The source is written by our friend and colleague Steve March.
Letting Be - A Poem to Welcome a Fellow Journeyer
Dear journeyer, you are welcome here exactly as you are.
No one here will try to change you according to their ideas or ideals.
No one here wants you to be otherwise.
We will let you be, just as you are.
Only then can we celebrate your perfect uniqueness.
Letting be is a gift of love that we give to you.
Love of your Truth.
Love of your Beauty.
Love of your Goodness.
Only then can we relish your luminous brilliance.
Letting be is a gift of love that you can give yourself too.
Letting be, your heart will melt, your mind will open, your body will release.
Letting be, your creativity will rocket forth.Letting be, your innate resourcefulness will amaze you.
Only then can you behold your true magnificence.
The sun beams just for you.
The mountain salutes your majesty.
The river of life guides you within its currents.
The universe is your playground.
Welcome home, dear journeyer.