Caring for Your Weaker Parts

*Picture of my friend’s daughter & new puppy taken in San Diego, CA

A Practice in Listening to the Inner Voice of Love

Take care that you do not despise one of these little ones; for, I tell you, in heaven their angels continually see the face of my Father in heaven. What do you think? If a shepherd has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray. So it is not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost.

—Matthew 18:10-14

Beloved,

In the world you often have to operate out of your more aggressive, dominant self. You have to make decisions, prove yourself competent, and confront challenges. You have done well to learn how to rise to the occasion and be successful.

There are also weaker, more timid parts inside of you. You have to be very intentional to show these parts care, to draw them out of hiding and give them attention. Some of these parts never received nurture, comfort, or validation. Some have become lost to you. But it’s not too late to learn their stories and give them what they need.

From time to time, set your stronger self aside and focus on the parts that are still weak. Don’t despise the little ones; instead be very gentle and kind. The more you build trust with your weaker parts, the more likely you will stop leaving them behind. What a celebration will occur when your weaker parts start operating congruently and at their full capacity. You will be amazed that they were ever missing and make sure it never happens again.

Get to know and lovingly receive all the dynamic and diverse parts that are inside you. Together, they are a chorus of witnesses that can harmoniously proclaim my glory.

—Love