There were two standout things that struck me about this post that made it a compelling read: one, learning to want and create a life that offers more than what we need for basic survival - two, learning to acknowledge and work openly with our sensitivities, rather than seeing them as a source of shame, or something to be hidden - some terrible fault. Thank you, Megan, for this.
Thank you for the insight and synthesis. I was somehow on some level seeing how those things intertwine and seeing what came up in real time. I don’t quite fully know what it means but it feels like a good step to just see it. And feel it.
I'm not sure what the connection between those two ideas is either, but it did strike me that we must move through our sensitivities in order to become that greater self within us that would never settle for mere survival - that we must openly confront and acknowledge what might otherwise hold us back, so that we can transcend it, or live with it the way it is. It's just a thought I had. Thanks, Megan.
I think that is hitting the nail on the head. And not to blame those parts of us that are us but embrace them and find what they need because that shame can keep us from shining our fullness
Thank you again- I love your honesty. I too had to face those voices from childhood - from damaged people- who told me repeatedly that I was too sensitive, too slow…too everything that didn’t mirror their expectations - or sometimes just threatened their protective layers. It’s been a long journey- and yes just as you stated, the journey is within. Today I want to be sensitive and I want to stay - slowing down- I guess I finally want to be myself. Much love from NJ USA 🙋🏻♀️🤗🤗🤗🤗 lastly, Megan, I’m so happy your children have you as a mom. 🙏🏻 And we too homeschooled 🙏🏻
Andrea, wow thank you so much for sharing your journey. I'm right here with. you. Wanting to be myself. What a beautiful wish we have. And so it is. And thank you for the encouragement and loving words about me being my boys mom. It really means a lot and i receive it. Love you.
“i realized how much energy I had spent my whole life trying to appear normal. Trying to override sensitivity. Trying to force myself through things that genuinely overwhelmed my nervous system.
And I was horrible to myself about it for most of my life.”
God I love you friend. I saw your powerful spirit at the top of the mountain as we sung together when the sun rose. What a wild journey as we remember and accept who we truly are. Gosh the self compassion has been that key... the one i tend to forget, but come home to when I can remember. I loved singing in the house with you and forgot that part til tonight. I think i'm gonna do some more of that! I love being a weirdo with you in all the real ways.
heheh. so many iching readings in the gardens. time on the bench, at the fire pit... looking out at the andes, crazy synchronicities.. I can barely realize I've been at this lifestyle for 13 years. I just turned on Snatam Kaur. So good to tune back into it. I'll still never forget when i had the vision of your face at eco truly and then you showed up the next day. I was like. I'm gonna be friends with this girl.
Haha I forgot about that! I had such a magical time staying at your place for those three weeks. That was such a special time 🩷 Yes, sing! I think we were singing Snatam Kaur, weren’t we? And some Andean medicine songs :)
we were! you'd sing a line from upstairs and i'd sing another downstairs and it was just so beautiful. and yes. there were some andean songs that came in.. i literally fogot that memory til right now and it came flooding in and I got chills allover so i thought i'd share it. We must. we must remember that magic :) OOOOHHH i wish i could give you a big hug.
Thank you very much for sharing all this! I applaud your self-awareness and can relate to the journey towards self-acceptance! Sending you lots of love and peace and grace! 🙏💕🌈🍀💜
Yolanda. Wow. thank you for taking time to share. That shame was real. I'm sending you so much compassion and love to your parts that were shamed and the experience you had. Thank you for the kind words and your presence. Love you dearly.
There were two standout things that struck me about this post that made it a compelling read: one, learning to want and create a life that offers more than what we need for basic survival - two, learning to acknowledge and work openly with our sensitivities, rather than seeing them as a source of shame, or something to be hidden - some terrible fault. Thank you, Megan, for this.
Thank you for the insight and synthesis. I was somehow on some level seeing how those things intertwine and seeing what came up in real time. I don’t quite fully know what it means but it feels like a good step to just see it. And feel it.
I'm not sure what the connection between those two ideas is either, but it did strike me that we must move through our sensitivities in order to become that greater self within us that would never settle for mere survival - that we must openly confront and acknowledge what might otherwise hold us back, so that we can transcend it, or live with it the way it is. It's just a thought I had. Thanks, Megan.
I think that is hitting the nail on the head. And not to blame those parts of us that are us but embrace them and find what they need because that shame can keep us from shining our fullness
Thank you again- I love your honesty. I too had to face those voices from childhood - from damaged people- who told me repeatedly that I was too sensitive, too slow…too everything that didn’t mirror their expectations - or sometimes just threatened their protective layers. It’s been a long journey- and yes just as you stated, the journey is within. Today I want to be sensitive and I want to stay - slowing down- I guess I finally want to be myself. Much love from NJ USA 🙋🏻♀️🤗🤗🤗🤗 lastly, Megan, I’m so happy your children have you as a mom. 🙏🏻 And we too homeschooled 🙏🏻
Andrea, wow thank you so much for sharing your journey. I'm right here with. you. Wanting to be myself. What a beautiful wish we have. And so it is. And thank you for the encouragement and loving words about me being my boys mom. It really means a lot and i receive it. Love you.
I love mango smoothies. You always make me think, Megan, and it’s mostly about gratitude.
Ahh. the gratitude. may we always come back to gratitude. Love you friend.
Back at you, Megan.
I love this one, Megan.
“i realized how much energy I had spent my whole life trying to appear normal. Trying to override sensitivity. Trying to force myself through things that genuinely overwhelmed my nervous system.
And I was horrible to myself about it for most of my life.”
Uh, yeah. 🙋🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ I relate so much to this.
God I love you friend. I saw your powerful spirit at the top of the mountain as we sung together when the sun rose. What a wild journey as we remember and accept who we truly are. Gosh the self compassion has been that key... the one i tend to forget, but come home to when I can remember. I loved singing in the house with you and forgot that part til tonight. I think i'm gonna do some more of that! I love being a weirdo with you in all the real ways.
I also remember the I-Ching readings in the garden 🩷
heheh. so many iching readings in the gardens. time on the bench, at the fire pit... looking out at the andes, crazy synchronicities.. I can barely realize I've been at this lifestyle for 13 years. I just turned on Snatam Kaur. So good to tune back into it. I'll still never forget when i had the vision of your face at eco truly and then you showed up the next day. I was like. I'm gonna be friends with this girl.
Same. 🤗
I love you too!
Haha I forgot about that! I had such a magical time staying at your place for those three weeks. That was such a special time 🩷 Yes, sing! I think we were singing Snatam Kaur, weren’t we? And some Andean medicine songs :)
we were! you'd sing a line from upstairs and i'd sing another downstairs and it was just so beautiful. and yes. there were some andean songs that came in.. i literally fogot that memory til right now and it came flooding in and I got chills allover so i thought i'd share it. We must. we must remember that magic :) OOOOHHH i wish i could give you a big hug.
Thank you very much for sharing all this! I applaud your self-awareness and can relate to the journey towards self-acceptance! Sending you lots of love and peace and grace! 🙏💕🌈🍀💜
Yes for self acceptance. Sitting with loving kindness and compassion with all parts of me. :) Love you and receiving your beautiful blessing.
that's a beautiful story Megan - you're really good at telling stories about your life.
i too have been working through the shame of being so acutely sensitized.(sensitive)
Yolanda. Wow. thank you for taking time to share. That shame was real. I'm sending you so much compassion and love to your parts that were shamed and the experience you had. Thank you for the kind words and your presence. Love you dearly.