The older I become, the less interested I am in certainty.
I love this Rebecca and in a strange way certainty is less interested in me.
I find myself becoming more interested in fidelity.
I never considered “fidelity “ in regard to “ being true to one’s relationships or promises “. It opens me up to possibilities.
Can I remain faithful to what feels quietly, deeply true, even before I can fully explain it?
This question stirs something in me. What would it take to be so faithful to a mysterious feeling that is quite deep and true? I am on the threshold of uncertainty and the next step will take much fidelity.
Can I trust what keeps returning?
I have been defining and seeking understanding of the images and mythopoetic beings for some time now, and trusting them may afford me the opportunity to perhaps metabolize and embrace that which has been patiently waiting for me.
“ Healthy teachers are not trying to create followers. They help people trust their own deepest knowing.”
I appreciate the courage a “ healthy teacher” is required to embody in a world where most are seeking certainty and safety. You and other Animas guides have modeled that for me and that is how I want to be known someday.
Thank you, Vincent. I was especially moved by your words, "I am on the threshold of uncertainty and the next step will take much fidelity." That is such an honest and powerful description. I also love your insight that trusting the images may allow you to metabolize what has been patiently waiting for you. That resonates with me.
And thank you for your kind words about my teaching. If our work together has helped you trust your own deepest knowing a little more, then I'm so glad. 🙏
The older I become, the less interested I am in certainty.
I love this Rebecca and in a strange way certainty is less interested in me.
I find myself becoming more interested in fidelity.
I never considered “fidelity “ in regard to “ being true to one’s relationships or promises “. It opens me up to possibilities.
Can I remain faithful to what feels quietly, deeply true, even before I can fully explain it?
This question stirs something in me. What would it take to be so faithful to a mysterious feeling that is quite deep and true? I am on the threshold of uncertainty and the next step will take much fidelity.
Can I trust what keeps returning?
I have been defining and seeking understanding of the images and mythopoetic beings for some time now, and trusting them may afford me the opportunity to perhaps metabolize and embrace that which has been patiently waiting for me.
“ Healthy teachers are not trying to create followers. They help people trust their own deepest knowing.”
I appreciate the courage a “ healthy teacher” is required to embody in a world where most are seeking certainty and safety. You and other Animas guides have modeled that for me and that is how I want to be known someday.
What you speak of here feels both gentle and ringing with truth. The distinction you make between feeling accepted (feeling like you fit in) vs. feeling invited to become more of yourself is so subtle. The latter has this expansive quality, like a good exhale. I could feel the difference in my body while reading this. Thank you for bringing it through 🙏
Thank you so much, Lydia. I love how you named that distinction. "Invited to become more of yourself" feels like the heart of it to me too. And "a good exhale" is such a beautiful way to describe that feeling. Thank you for reflecting it back so thoughtfully.
I have been tracking these themes in my own journey too. I love how the animal and plant ones show us so obviously the need for individuation & connection. In a world where most communities haven't learned how to support the differentiation process, I am glad you are educating and writing about this! One of my favorite writers on this topic is Andreas Weber.
I love what you said about knowing we are in a healthy community when we leave, we feel truer to ourselves/differentiated. I am grateful I am now in a community that holds this interweaving with such integrity.
Thank you, Tara. I really appreciate your thoughtful reflections. I love your image of the animal and plant worlds showing us that individuation and connection belong together. And thank you for introducing me to Andreas Weber—I look forward to reading his work. I'm so glad you've found a community that holds this interweaving with such integrity.
The older I become, the less interested I am in certainty.
I love this Rebecca and in a strange way certainty is less interested in me.
I find myself becoming more interested in fidelity.
I never considered “fidelity “ in regard to “ being true to one’s relationships or promises “. It opens me up to possibilities.
Can I remain faithful to what feels quietly, deeply true, even before I can fully explain it?
This question stirs something in me. What would it take to be so faithful to a mysterious feeling that is quite deep and true? I am on the threshold of uncertainty and the next step will take much fidelity.
Can I trust what keeps returning?
I have been defining and seeking understanding of the images and mythopoetic beings for some time now, and trusting them may afford me the opportunity to perhaps metabolize and embrace that which has been patiently waiting for me.
“ Healthy teachers are not trying to create followers. They help people trust their own deepest knowing.”
I appreciate the courage a “ healthy teacher” is required to embody in a world where most are seeking certainty and safety. You and other Animas guides have modeled that for me and that is how I want to be known someday.
So much here. Thank you🙏
Thank you, Vincent. I was especially moved by your words, "I am on the threshold of uncertainty and the next step will take much fidelity." That is such an honest and powerful description. I also love your insight that trusting the images may allow you to metabolize what has been patiently waiting for you. That resonates with me.
And thank you for your kind words about my teaching. If our work together has helped you trust your own deepest knowing a little more, then I'm so glad. 🙏
The older I become, the less interested I am in certainty.
I love this Rebecca and in a strange way certainty is less interested in me.
I find myself becoming more interested in fidelity.
I never considered “fidelity “ in regard to “ being true to one’s relationships or promises “. It opens me up to possibilities.
Can I remain faithful to what feels quietly, deeply true, even before I can fully explain it?
This question stirs something in me. What would it take to be so faithful to a mysterious feeling that is quite deep and true? I am on the threshold of uncertainty and the next step will take much fidelity.
Can I trust what keeps returning?
I have been defining and seeking understanding of the images and mythopoetic beings for some time now, and trusting them may afford me the opportunity to perhaps metabolize and embrace that which has been patiently waiting for me.
“ Healthy teachers are not trying to create followers. They help people trust their own deepest knowing.”
I appreciate the courage a “ healthy teacher” is required to embody in a world where most are seeking certainty and safety. You and other Animas guides have modeled that for me and that is how I want to be known someday.
So much here. Thank you🙏
What you speak of here feels both gentle and ringing with truth. The distinction you make between feeling accepted (feeling like you fit in) vs. feeling invited to become more of yourself is so subtle. The latter has this expansive quality, like a good exhale. I could feel the difference in my body while reading this. Thank you for bringing it through 🙏
Thank you so much, Lydia. I love how you named that distinction. "Invited to become more of yourself" feels like the heart of it to me too. And "a good exhale" is such a beautiful way to describe that feeling. Thank you for reflecting it back so thoughtfully.
Thank you for articulating this important truth so beautifully!
Thank you for reading so attentively. I'm grateful these words spoke to something meaningful for you.
This is beautiful, Rebecca.
I have been tracking these themes in my own journey too. I love how the animal and plant ones show us so obviously the need for individuation & connection. In a world where most communities haven't learned how to support the differentiation process, I am glad you are educating and writing about this! One of my favorite writers on this topic is Andreas Weber.
I love what you said about knowing we are in a healthy community when we leave, we feel truer to ourselves/differentiated. I am grateful I am now in a community that holds this interweaving with such integrity.
With gratitude,
Tara
Thank you, Tara. I really appreciate your thoughtful reflections. I love your image of the animal and plant worlds showing us that individuation and connection belong together. And thank you for introducing me to Andreas Weber—I look forward to reading his work. I'm so glad you've found a community that holds this interweaving with such integrity.