Be The One Who Rescues You

Five months ago I changed the background of my phone to the picture above. Since then, I’ve been asked many times, "who's that?" As most people know I don’t have children.

The picture is of me.

I am about three or four years old and this is my Inner Child.

When most people hear my response they “ooo” and “ahhh” about how cute she is and typically it leads to a conversation about why I felt the need to put a picture of myself, as a child, on the background of my phone. 🤔

Well, 5 months ago I went through a hard transition. My van-man and I had decided to take some space from each other and I was struggling to find stability.

My Adult-self felt confident, knowing it was a healthy decision to gain some breathing room and perspective. But my Inner Child was terrified! 😰

She felt like she was left on her own to navigate big decisions like finding a place to live, buying groceries, doing dishes, cooking! 

Being an adult suddenly felt very overwhelming.

Has this ever happened to you? Where something happens and you forget how to function in the world? Maybe it’s the loss of a loved one, a job, or it’s an injury or illness. But you find yourself transported back to being four years old again, wanting an adult to rescue you? 
 

Well, that my friend, is your Inner Child. 

It’s the child part who feels overwhelmed, exhausted, afraid they can’t make it in the world. But that's because they’re not meant to. They’re just a kid! Of course they feel anxious about going to work, paying bills, and dealing with life.

THAT’S NOT THEIR JOB! 

It's our job… because we are the Adults.

And YOU are the one your Inner Child is waiting to be rescued by.

Throughout our lives we often look outside ourselves for saving. We search for it in parents, friends, lovers, wine, weed, Netflix, social media and brunch. 

In truth though, you know yourselves best, making you the most qualified person to comfort and soothe yourself. Plus, you are the only person guaranteed to be there for the rest of your life. Everyone else is a maybe. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 

So next time your Inner Child is feeling overburdened and upset about all their responsibilities in the world, take a moment to pause.  

Pull out your phone and look at a picture of that little kid… 

take a few deep breaths and say, “It’s okay, honey. It’s not your job to deal with this adult stuff, it’s mine. I got this. You can relax now.” 

Give it a shot! Also, I'd love to see a pic of your own Inner Child so hit reply and send one my way. Let them be seen, honored and loved – just like they deserve.