VOICE DIALOGUE
This being Human is a guest house. Every morning is a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight.
- An excerpt from The Guest House by Rumi
Understanding Voice Dialogue and the Art of Consciousness
We have living within us a myriad of selves, each with their own interests, thoughts, feelings, opinions and energies.
These selves, which we refer to as sub-personalities, voices, or aspects of our consciousness, often have a great influence on our lives and the choices we make on a daily basis.
Our selves are born at various stages in our developmental process to help us interpret and adjust to the demands and desires of our family environment, with the ultimate goal of protecting us and helping “The Whole Self” survive. [read more]
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