- layne reminded me that we usually feel deep inadequacy [sp?==oh, and when i do that, i actually want correction if its needed] when we begin to step into our deep heart's cry.
- friendships are a bother. they aske me to be all open and show myself. its so much work and theres always disappointment.
-i felt small tonight at the table. MEH
crap. ok fine. i wasnt even going to go into this, but i guess i kinda want to, otherwise i wouldnt be letting it out.
i felt really immature and it was hard for me to listen. i was listening to lies, letting them beat me up. i didnt have good responses. everyone else was so awesome in giving their thoughts. and they pick up on stuff so well!
- im really a stickler for rules.
[ i know you dont believe me, or are at least mildly confused that i would admit this. so i'll say it again]
i really like rules. and following them. and having a specific outcome happen. tonight at dinner it felt like a rule to stay light. i think it was hard for me to connect with what what being said when i hear that things are supposed to be light. there were heavy things said. how am i supposed to keep things light?
Gods moving my bowels.
that is to say, hes stirring up alot of shit and some of it, im finding, has been constipated. tonight was somehow a laxative. well, actually this whole week. this week has felt really full and fulness is a catalyst for dealing with everything in your heart.
i need to talk to people at work and the bible club helpers and let them know whats truely happening in my heart and let the chips fall where they may .
i must make time to let myself be heard.
i think thats why i enjoy this so much. i dont really end up being a bother to any of you, i dont take up your time and dont have to ask for your time. huh. and i dont have to deal with the disappointment with feeling not heard. i just get to assume that it wasnt read.
im here if you want me. shit. that sounds like a whore.
ive been told that im really vulnerable. but its actually only when it suits, when it serves me, when convenient. like right now. theres too much in me, i have to put it somewhere and hope someone reads it and knows me in it somehow. but its too inconvenientfor me to call someone and be all spastic, girly and weepy. the people i feel comfortable calling try and make it better. i dont want to encroach on anyones time. i dont like being here, but i cant seem to ever grab hold of the statements that are made by people- you can call anytime, blahblah.
people keep telling me im an adult but im not, there are so many parts that are the child, that refuse to come out of the corner, that cant believe that the fear is unfounded.
sorry if this is so emo to read. sometimes i have a hard time feeling like God is holding my tears adequately, and i just never feel like anything is solved between us. its always the same thing. why cant he just talk to me like back in the day? then we could be clear about stuff. people say relationship has a good foundation if communication is a big part. i tell God alot of this stuff. but hes a God who hides himself. how is that good clear communication, to make me draw it out of him?
and yes, i admit to not being quiet enough to listen. but how can i listen when im upset and mad and cant find his arms to rest the storm inside?
:: a little help::
One of my favorite songs ever... by Bethany Dillon:
ReplyDelete"Be Near Me"
I follow all the rules
Well, at least I'm trying
Hoping when my days are through
You'll be pleased
I've lived the longest days
Thinking my heart was so bad
Too scared to look in your face
Oh, if only I had
And is it alright
If I stay here all night
By the shoreline
I cannot believe you are angry or unjust
You've done nothing but have compassion on us
So be near me when I've given up
Be near me
I'm just like everyone else
We are all hiding
Acting like I have a wealth
Of knowledge and peace
But all I've ever wanted
And what men have given their lives for
Is a God who understands my weaknesses
A God that I can love
I believe you are good and righteous
You've given me your reckless love
So be near, be near...
I don't know about feeling inadequate when you step into your hearts deep cry...I do know it feels terrifyingly exposing...for what that is worth.
ReplyDeleteI was struck by so many parts still feeling like the child afraid to come out of the corner. Your fears feel real.
You are read, even if you assume you're not ;)