2 Comments
User's avatar
Sascha Altman DuBrul's avatar

“Someone who had an understanding that there was some innate wisdom and guidance coming through my experiences. What I needed was someone to help start the momentum of me learning to be my own healer. An elder within needed to be recognized and empowered. Also, a circle of peers I felt safe and supported within, as opposed to the usual isolation that follows, as I found myself alone and being told I was helpless to a disease. Instantly severed from the guidance within and the real potential of me learning to be my own healer.” I can’t help but notice that these are the same things I long for inside myself, inside my own internal system. I’m not around a toxic school environment anymore, but I carry it with me, and repeat it over and over again inside myself, seemingly on a daily basis. Thanks for the healing words on a Monday morning.

Expand full comment
The Mad Preschool Teacher's avatar

Appreciate the response! I find the same struggle within no matter how much I think I’ve learned about myself. It takes a regular conscious effort to identify the internal dialogue for what it is. I can spin for days until I realize it's time for an internal circle to let everyone be heard. Sometimes, I need to grieve in these moments. Sometimes, I need to stand strong with my centered self. And, sometimes, I just need to give myself permission to play. A circle within needing to convene regularly and align with my higher self. Am I really running a school for these children or for my own inner players? Both for sure!. Thanks Sascha!

Expand full comment