Honoring and
Understanding Our Other Selves
By Gayle
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The
evil twin of my split personality emerges when I am anxious, can’t
think, or am overtired. She, or he, wants attention and becomes more
assertive, or aggressive.
The
art work I create from both perspectives is a reflection of my inner
life. Spirituality can also be seen as a compromise, or a
cohesiveness way to honor oneself.
My
evil twin appears to hinder me, but my true friends or relatives
understand the deeper layers of my moods and personalities. There are
many colors ranging from very light, almost mystical, to dark and
gloomy, like the need to get under the covers on a cold winter day.
My moods also range from perky and full of life to sad and
depressed. The feelings of fulfillment come out on the other side.
Like
the "shrinks" say, you’re like an audience participant
rather than yourself, and sometimes there is popcorn or applause
after the show. I did have some art shows. As it was explained
to me, clinicians should know and understand that there are many
aspects of the whole person: the human, the spiritual, the body, and
the medical. You are not the illness; you are yourself, first.
Holistic
therapy with herbs, if you’re into that combination, is great for
the immune system and looks good inside and out.
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