Parts Work
We're made up of so many different parts.
A responsible part. An adventurous part. A scared part. A shy part. An angry part... SO many parts. And they each have a purpose & serve a function.
Sometimes it's helpful to observe the parts & see ... what's loud? What's stepping up to the mic & impacting the thoughts we're thinking & the words coming out of our mouth.
Knowing our parts helps us understand our selves & then others.
Right now I know as I'm continuing to process the shift of my dad dying I have a protective part along with an angry part & a sad part. My fun part jumps up on occasion. My peace part enabled my first full restful sleep in 30 days. 🤍
I can see parts in my close people. Today I've seen in one of my kiddos an overwhelmed part. I met that with compassion, empathy & a little guidance. 💖
And I've also seen in my life partner the familiar Adventures Await part. Oh I know this one well! 🙃 That part wants my partnership in adventure & excitement.
Lately my self protective part has been active. I don't have a lot of that energy to give right now. It can easily feel words by others are threatening. It can see another's want for something that will require more from me as a threat. I can hear the thoughts- Why do you need that right now?!? Can't you see that's hard for me right now?!? Stop needing that so I don't feel I'm letting you down in not giving it!!
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Ok where the heck is the Adult in this situation?!? Oh shit it's me.
Truths:
•I am not responsible for the feelings of others.
•In this moment I can hold space for a part I'm not a huge fan of.
•I can remind myself sometimes I meet his Adventure Awaits part with my own Adventure part & that's magic. 🤩 However this is not one of those times! So I can give grace, patience & self compassion.
When we see the part instead of defining ourselves or the person as that part is makes it a little easier to accept because we make room for all the other beautiful, loving, kind, caring parts. 💗
Curious about parts work? It's a powerful perspective. Booking link in bio.
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