Bend
…flex, turn, exert, curve, subdue. From Anglo-Saxon, bendan, ‘bend and bind are radically the same word.’
The ability to bend, physically, emotionally and spiritually significantly contributes to overall health, inner peace and to living an authentic life.
“Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken.” ~Albert Camus
Balance is vital to bending and binding. Bend too far, or not far enough, will cause breakage. Bind too tightly or not tightly enough will result in injury, illness and failure to thrive. This balance is achieved through experience, self-awareness and the rigorous work of staying in the ‘process’.
“I know how easy it is for one to stay well within moral, ethical and legal bounds through the skillful use of words – and to thereby spin, side step, circumvent, or bend a truth completely out of shape, To that extent, we are all liars on numerous occasions.” ~Sidney Poitier
Self-deception is part of the human experience. The ‘shadow’ side of our persona. Acknowledging to ourselves that, at times we lie, frees us from the capture of the shadow; allowing and inspiring authentic growth toward mental and spiritual health.
“When we’re looking for compassion, we need someone who is deeply rooted, is able to bend and, most of all, embraces us for our strengths and struggles.” ~Brene Brown
This week I invite you to look at your capacity to bend. Are you bending too little, too much, or not at all. Are you finding balance, physically, emotionally, intellectual and spiritually?
“Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.” ~Helen Keller
Blessings!!
