I see you.
I see your compassion and am in awe of your capacity.
I see your light, even as you seek the solace of shadow.
I see your calloused hands that are soft and yielding as you massage your aging mother’s feet.
I see the scars on your heart from the times it broke and am fiercely proud that you can still love. Fiercely.
I see your struggle and adore your ability to find ease.
I see the choices you are making and how they honour your vision.
I see where you are going. You may want to consider bringing your oxygen mask.
I see your desire to be held for who you are. Just as you are.
I see what wants to be released from your life. It starts with “No, but thanks for asking.”
I see your contradictions. They’re emerging as a rich tapestry.
I see your eyes well up when the bagpipes play.
I see your reluctance. I see you as a reluctant leader. Oh yes.
I see how your presence lights the room. Mega-wattly.
I see you heal. And how you do it.
I see your belief in your intentions.
I see you dance in the space between your vulnerability and your truth.
I see your curves and marvel at your lusciousness.
I see what is busting to get out of your chest and into the world. It’s been caged for far too long.
I see your timid bodaciousness.
I see your tap root of respect.
I see the doubt. I see the fear. I see the fearful doubt and the doubtful fear. And yet…
I see your deep desire to do more. For everyone.
I see the joy in your impeccability. And I see the beauty in your hot mess.
I see your epic struggle with impatience. (You are gaining ground.)
I see you holding doors open for everyone, no matter how closed the doors can feel to you.
I see the undulations IN and the unfolding OF your story. And it quenches my thirst.
I see you.
Do you?
Wow. You do see me. I laughed when I read: I see where you are going. You may want to consider bringing your oxygen mask. Thank you for this. I needed it today…
So glad you see what I see. xo
Hot tears, my friend. You speak directly to my heart. And it breaks a little hoping to never disappoint you.
Hugs and butterflies,
~T~
Not. Going. To. Happen.
Ever.
Huge love,
TG
Seeing myself is much much harder than seeing others. Over the years I’ve done lots of mirror work (exercises around being with myself in the mirror) always leading to a breakthrough and a few moments of seeing myself the way YOU might see me. Thanks for this glorious reminder Tanya!
Mirror work isn’t something I’ve ever done. Am curious now. Thank you.
And am always happy to show up as a mirror for you, S.
Most of the time, no, I don’t see that in myself. I see it all the time in others, in a million different permutations. It’s so much harder to see anything internally. I’m trying … and words like these help me. Thank you xox
Good. Am glad. Really, really glad. You already KNOW how I see you.
Lindsey, a quick thought…. you know how they say when someone annoys you, it means that you have something of that quality, and that’s how you recognise it?
Well, the same is true of all the POSITIVES that you see in other people. The very fact that you can see it in others means you must have it inside, to be able to recognise it.
Loving you and these beautiful words! Thanks for being a light in my day. xx
Thank you for being receptive.
XO
I love you.
I see that too. Do you see my smile and my full heart?
I would be wanting the tissues and you would not be handing them to me after reading that. Thank you for that art, poem, magic.
You funny, Hannah Marcotti. xoxoxo
Thank you so much for this. It spoke directly into my heart today. It just breathes grace and love. We are so hard on ourselves, when if only we could breathe grace and love for ourselves, and others, like this, we would flourish in leaps and bounds. Thank you!
Leah
Sometimes recognizing that loving ourselves is actually IN SERVICE OF OTHERS is the access point in.
You have a beautiful way with words and your heart shines. I hope you see that, Leah.
One of the best feelings.. to be “seen” …. great post!
Oh thank you!!!
In your eyes
And mine!
Praise be.
I adore you so Tanya. This is so gorgeous, as are you dear heart, dear sister, friend. <3 Thank you for seeing me.
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Just beautiful! Glad Tia Sparkles put a link to this on FB. Thank you both!
I am too. Hi, Janette! Good to meet you.
I am in awe of you. This is so who you are and much more. I thank God that you’ve come into my life. I am forever changed because of all you see. Love to you.
C.