During a lovely shivasyana, the yoga instructor likened our bodies post practise to a hermit crab and would we explore that new space we have created. I'm not into the metaphysics of yoga but for some reason that image of a growing hermit crab abandoning its shell to find a bigger one has stuck with me. On a superficial level, I do this twice a year as I go through the summer and winter clothing. It surprises me how much in that closet that I never wear because of its ill fit, wrong design for my body type or just too hard to pair with anything.
Sometimes the body knows before the mind. I've been trying to finalise some renovations at the house because I want this space to reflect more who we are and what we are about. This longing for a better environment is really the spirit's longing for a better me.
A few shells have been shed over the years as I've learned better ways to serve, to love, to forgive and move on. Recently I've noticed that I've been bumping around the corners of my shell particularly in my relationships with others. I've had a cut or two because this shell is just too small and fractured. I'm too exposed with too many points sticking out.
I take inventories periodically how my personality and character need polishing. Building the shell to fit this requires a little divine intervention at this stage of the game. My friend EH and I discussed one day about leaving things behind that don't serve us anymore. Timing factors heavily. New models too. Just saying...I'm under construction so wear your hard hat.
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