Sometimes…
Maybe this is where we were in the past
Maybe this is where we can go in the future
In other cultures schizophrenia is viewed as a gift
Perhaps with a connection to information, unseen or unheard
by others
Fibromyalgia, a disease with intense pain and, often,
chronic fatigue
Develops mostly in women
Develops mostly in highly sensitive individuals
Perhaps if we saw this sensitivity as a gift
Put this sensitivity to good use
A person sensitive to the emotions of others may be a help
to others
In our current culture we “pull ourselves up by the
bootstraps.”
We have to be tough
Sensitive people “need not apply…”
Sensitive people often end up being abused
Women, in particular, are expected to do for everyone else
Before taking care of their own needs
Can we change this love for tough-ness
Can we make room in society for everyone…
Can we see the gifts that might be brought…
To the table of our family…
Instead of pouring money
Down the drain
Using medicines with so many side effects
Often, not very effective
Can we find ways to allow almost all of us to be productive
members
To offer the powerful, unique gifts
We each can bring
Making room at the table…
For all…
Namaste
