Treasure
I was sharing with a dear friend a difficult situation I was processing. We were talking about Old Stories, and how appreciative it is to have been navigating from New Stories for some time now.
And then I brought up a very old story of mine in comparison, which had specific similarities to what I was going through now. The focus of our conversation was on the amazing personal growth from then til now.
And then I said, “Geez, that was twenty years ago, and I haven’t even thought of it in a very long time. Wow, you’d think I’d finally get to a point where it just doesn’t even come up anymore?!?”
Her immediate response:
You don’t give your experiences away.
Holy. Wow.
I had been thinking that when a difficult memory resurfaced, it meant I was still clinging to it. That I obviously must have more work to do around it. I believe now that I can view it gently held in an open palm. That it means I am observing it with no bitter, only sweet. Truly seeing myself.
So much value, here.
Thank you.
gina drellack 
Gina, this is a great share! I have recently been agitated and came around to the source. The agitation reminded to look a little closer. I too was revisiting some past memories and realized that I still need to work through them. I love the idea of doing this in a gentle way with curiosity. I feel that befriending yourself is the way to move on. So simple, but so elusive for much of my life.
Kathy
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