March 2024 Newsletter

Stories generally have four main characters: the victim, the villain, the hero, and the guide. These characters exist within us and becoming aware of them enables us to choose how our story gets written.

Last month the children had gastro. Kailash got stuck in a mental loop and yelled “help, help, sick, sick,” for hours on end, literally. At 2am I had had less than 2hours of broken sleep, trying to comfort him, feeling helpless and having a little self-pity party – poor me, life is so hard. Victim mode. Finally Kailash went to sleep, John then started snoring … loudly. It was as though he was doing it TO me. My mind turned bitter. He should have to deal with the children. The villain comes out – “I’ll make him pay.” I fell asleep. 2 hours straight! Maya stirs. I wake. I sneak into Maya’s room and give her a big hug. “Beautiful girl,” I say, “I’m here for you.” hero mode When everyone’s awake, I notice a guide role. Wanting to help everyone to feel and be the best they can be. Our lives are like stories. From the start till the end, we play countless roles. At times it can feel like we are at the mercy of our circumstances, challenges, illness, heartache, heartbreak. How we respond to the adventures, obstacles and quests shapes and shifts the outcome of the book. Living a good life is like writing a good story. Good stories are fun to write and fun to live, yet they require work and effort. Taking a step back to get clear on the characters you are playing can empower you with choice. Choosing how your story unfolds starts with awareness and intention. For today, remember what is important to you and infuse that meaning and fulfilment onto the pages, the result, a book that is enriching and brings much enjoyment.