This really captures the paradox of vulnerability in healing work. The papoose metaphor is spot-on because its about actively choosing to cradle ourselves instead of abandoning the wounded parts. Been working thru something similar lately and realising the hardest thing isnt acknowledging the damage but actualy giving ourselves permission to tenderly protect those fragile pieces. Its way easier to harden up or project strength than to sit with that raw vulenrability.
This really captures the paradox of vulnerability in healing work. The papoose metaphor is spot-on because its about actively choosing to cradle ourselves instead of abandoning the wounded parts. Been working thru something similar lately and realising the hardest thing isnt acknowledging the damage but actualy giving ourselves permission to tenderly protect those fragile pieces. Its way easier to harden up or project strength than to sit with that raw vulenrability.
Thank you. Tenderly protect fragile pieces really rings true. Best wishes for your work. Philippa