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Discovering The Inner World
“Attachment trauma occurs when parents don’t know their child as a person, meaning there’s little to no engagement or investment in the child’s interesting though important feelings, and rich inner world. Even when responsible caretaking and good parenting are present, the child might still be emotionally ignored. Parents who deny their child’s relational attunement send the message, “I might love you but you don’t matter enough to be known.”
— Alan Robarge
When you’re a child, you don’t realize you’re also watching your parents grow up
— Anonymous
Opening to Grief and Love
Being with the in and out breath, let the body relax.
Notice the gap at the end of the next exhale.
Before the next breath is drawn, let go into this gap…
Then let these phrases rest in the heart:
May I be open to receive love and compassion from others.
May love fill and heal my body and mind.
May I find peace and strength that I may use my resources to serve others.
May all those who are grieving be released from their suffering.
May I offer love, knowing that I cannot control the course of life, suffering, or death.
