In the spirit of sharing...

I took a nature walk today. My brain functions differently when I'm in nature. There is a voice that speaks to me in profound ways. Today, it was my body talking to my spirit. Odd, because I've always thought, or thought I always thought, that the mind/body/spirit were one. Today, my body called to me and brought my attention to focus solely on it. It was like it was telling me that the body is home to the spirit, but not one with the spirit. It was a very strong presence that came to me. I guess it makes sense since I believe the spirit leaves the body upon death. If it can leave, then I guess it must be separate. I guess I just never pondered it quite so seriously. Anyway, I am going to post what it said to me. It doesn't seem like something I should keep to myself.

Christine, you need to guide me as to what is appropriate to share. Like I've said before, I will take no offense. But from what I've learned, from my own experience and reading of the experiences of others, pop strikes at the heart of more than the body. Perhaps, sometime in the future, it would be appropriate to have a forum title that dealt with the spiritual/emotional aspects as well. Of course, that is your call, since you are the mother/heart of Whole Woman.

This is the first forum I've ever contributed to. It takes some courage but it calls to me deeply to share.

Pardon any rough places. I didn't even try to perfect its voice.

My Body Speaks...Please know they're not the whole of me

When you listen, do you hear just my painful cries?
Do you only hear the questions, why?
Do you only dwell in things gone wrong?
Can you only hear the lesser song?

I am so much more than this.
I am home to all your bliss.
I’ve carried you through each day.
Each step you took, I walked the way.

I’ve been with you through everything.
I’ve seen you cry, I’ve heard you sing.
Sometimes I feel you don’t see me.
And, oh, I need for you to see.

When you found love, what did I do?
I welcomed him to join with you.
I let you feel how love should be.
From a pure touch- sweet ecstasy.

I need you now to join with me.
Broken places, yes, they’ll be.
But I am more than what is wrong.
Please look and see how I’m still strong.

Dwell now please in my soft skin.
Decide right now that you’ll begin
To look real close, to really see
All the miraculous parts of me.

Your seeds I nurtured, your babes I birthed.
Those precious gifts of sacred worth.
I opened up, I let them breathe.
And, yes, it took a toll on me.

I know you look and see me changed.
How long should I have stayed the same?
When it’s the lesser things you see,
Please know they’re not the whole of me.

Please know they’re not the whole of me.

Thanks for reading. Love, Kit