That last line: "So, look for the other people in your life who use their power to empower you as you heal and speak." I had a paradox of both this morning - a friend on one side, dis-empowering me (unknowingly), and a friend on the other, empowering me and herself - and I almost wept at the window of tolerance as I realized how curious and present I was during that whole paradoxical moment. Jesus is near in your words, Jenai. Thank you for drawing near with him.
It really is so hard to see when you’re with some one (especially someone you are close with) who is disempowering you. Glad to be a sister in the trenches with you.
"look for the people in your life who will use their power to empower you as you heal and speak"- ALL of this! so so important to have the helpers and to be one when we can.
That last line: "So, look for the other people in your life who use their power to empower you as you heal and speak." I had a paradox of both this morning - a friend on one side, dis-empowering me (unknowingly), and a friend on the other, empowering me and herself - and I almost wept at the window of tolerance as I realized how curious and present I was during that whole paradoxical moment. Jesus is near in your words, Jenai. Thank you for drawing near with him.
It really is so hard to see when you’re with some one (especially someone you are close with) who is disempowering you. Glad to be a sister in the trenches with you.
Banger thread ;)
This is such a valuable and insightful piece. There is so much to ponder here - thank you for writing and posting this. Now I'm off to re-read it!
"look for the people in your life who will use their power to empower you as you heal and speak"- ALL of this! so so important to have the helpers and to be one when we can.