Bow Three Times

For the last couple of hours I have been soaking up the words of admired family therapist Virginia Satir. I have always thought of her as a wise grandmother, a woman who could see right through you and know how best to love and support you no matter where you come from. Seriously, you have to see her in action (thank you youtube!), with her tall, plump stature, vibrant dresses with big earrings, and her large round specticals. Her round voice and soft hands envelop her clients as if they are dear children, because in her mind, we are all unique and beautiful beings. Finishing the last of my videos for the day, she repeated a piece of advise she gave her clients that she felt would create a more peaceful world if embraced by all.

"Each morning, bow three times in front of the 
mirror. Tell yourself that the world is a better place 
because you are here."

I can't help but believe her when she says that we would all exist and love in more peaceful way if we could learn to love and appreciate ourselves and the influence we have on the world. Would it be like Jimmy Stewart at the end of It's a Wonderful Life, when he leaves the bridge he wanted to end his life on, only to find all of those he loved in the home he thought he would never see again?

Christopher and I always seem to be in the midst of transition. The world around us has felt especially chaotic of late, as I transition from dreams of motherhood to questions about my motives and fears about launching a career that will likely be a much bigger part of my life than I ever thought it would be. If I took dear Virginia's advise, would I behave differently? Would I focus more on who I am and who I want to be, rather than what I do, and what I want to do? Can I somehow channel the spirit of Virginia Satir, and the love she would have for me (sounds crazy, but I just know she would love me), and allow her to guide me to love myself more? Do I have the faith in myself to bow three times?