The Path of Introspection - Simply Observing

I am on a new path that I had not dared to take before; it is the path of introspection, observing myself, without judgment for now, getting to know me.  If, I were to judge, it would be as if a stone was cast into the waters, and the reflected image would become distorted.  Remember the path is leading me to introspection, but until I get there, I will leave judgment behind.  In fact, maybe I shall never judge again, as I had for so long, and merely just discern...It seems so much gentler to discern, don't you think?

I have not forgotten you, all of you outside of myself; however, I left myself behind.  It is time to be re-acquainted with myself.

Someone asked me not long ago, "Do you know who you are?"  I thought for a moment, tempted to lie out of embarrassment that I at the age of 55 did not know who I was, I replied as I found my integrity, "I know who I am not, however, I don't know who I am."  At that moment, I knew it was time to take the journey within, to become acquainted with the one person that I have feared the most.

I know, I thought of Narcissus too.  I doubt there is a chance that I might fall in love with myself, if it were so, this is a journey that I would have already taken.  This is a journey that takes courage, trust me.  I am merely observing right now.

Watching, being aware...simply observing.  It's tempting to judge, and or to turn back, but then I remember that I am simply just observing, and I relax again, and I continue my journey.....

~ Blessings to you and ALL that pertains to you,
Lena