DrLitSwitch Posted May 22 They say you cannot pour from an empty cup So how was I able to pour into others but not myself? Always the giver to those who would rather see your water tainted Than to pour into themselves to rid them of the darkness beneath the surface When attempting to replenish my own cup, an invisible lid appears, Silencing my needs, dreams and desires Over and over my fist strikes the glass begging to be let out no one can hear my cries Suddenly my voice does not sound trapped in this glass cup A soft voice beckons me to replenish my cup I don’t trust it; no for the lid that imprisoned me was invisible Slowly, the voice coaxes me to pour into me what has since been forgotten Recorded over by the lyrics of a broken record player telling of my inadequacies and insignificance The lyrics that plagued my mind diminish in amplitude As you hear the scratch of the cartridge moving To make way for a new record No this record is not one you’re familiar with Lyrics filled with praise and desire Calm and gentle melodies start to fill the space That once was only heard criticism You witness a gentle, yet firm hand offering you a dance Tentatively, you place your hand in theirs It does not matter you know the steps for they tenderly lead No thoughts float through your head; only the melody remains As the final notes begin to play, you realize you no longer are an empty cup You now are filled to the brim of what was once taken
Jo**** Posted May 24 The Devine parts of us which includes love is endless , but whether we choose to receive it or own those parts of us . This includes self love . So when there is a balance between self care and self love the love you can see and give is endless , but you understand where and how to give it more so . So when we are giving , there are people that will just take , narcissists , energy vampires , time vampires . They are an endless pit with no love or empathy. So while I can definitely understand about being an empty cup . It’s because your level of self care and love is lower than the validation you’re seeking in others , and the persons you’re giving it to . Even in d/s there is a reciprocal nature . If not it’s a still an unhealthy relationship. This is something I learnt recently , the more the narc withdrew the more I tried to give . Forgetting myself and throwing emtions into what they were doing . It felt like I became unlucky for years on end . After a year of healing, it seems my nature , character have started to return . The self care and self love begin to overflow , far from arrogance . But the first love should be yourself .
Ur**** Posted May 31 Wow I read this four times and wow it's so moving. Truly made my eyes water a wee bit .. thank you for sharing. Stay awesome
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