Awake

"And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same." Marianne Williamson

The ballet, Sleeping Beauty, made me think of what some psychologists believe:  that great myths and fairy tales are so enduring because they speak to us deeply - in our psyche.  The young princess falls asleep to her life, and is awakened by the love of another human.  Can't we see ways in which this enduring theme has played out in our own lives?  Can you think of a time you have loved another in a way that allows them to be more fully themself?  Or perhaps you have received the type of love.  I did long ago from a beautiful therapist and friend.  Perhaps it is true that we cannot fully awaken to all we can be without the unconditionaly love from another person.  Can we be the person who provides that love today?  Is there a way, in the role of caregiver for someone with dementia, that you can love unconditionally?  Who knows what results such agape love might have. 

May you have the blessings of a good life on this Thanksgiving Day.