parts of me
I have a lovely therapist I see semi-regularly. In our last meeting, we were talking about how I want to enjoy life more, spend less time stressed, and spend more time feeling present and content. As much as I absolutely loving mothering, I have recognized that I've become so completely focused on this one part of my life that I have neglected many of the parts of me that used to be in the foreground. And while parts of ourselves can absolutely take turns being in the forefront and in the background, I've sensed that things were off balance (throwback, for those who know!). I shared with her that in the season of life before becoming a parent/stepparent, I identified three important parts of myself, and labeled them "the Jedi," "the monk," and "the academic." Specifically Rey, the Jedi, of course. She emailed me later to say she ordered a Rey figure to add to her play therapy collection of figures. :) And I've been spending the time since ou...
