Lesson from Baby Jonah

Here is the latest lesson from baby Jonah (my nephew). Jonah walked for the first time this weekend. He is now officially taking steps with support. This reminds me of what I wrote when he was first sitting with support and then standing with support:

It is ok to get extra support if we need it. No need to feel embarrassed, sad or ashamed. It it just extra help that gives us what we need until we are ready to stand on our own.

So many times we add all of this meaning to our support systems/treatment plan (therapy appointments, medication, meal plans, residential treatment, out-patient care....). We make it mean that we are not good enough, broken, need a crutch, etc. But that is not it at all...Our support system is just what we need, in this moment, until we are ready to stand on our own. What would it be like for you to just accept the support from those trained to help you, and those that care about you?...without judging yourself, without bringing yourself down for the very things that are there to give you the support you need?

Here is Jonah's example....click to watch the video...




peace, hope and love,

Lily