Some aspects of Self — the emerging ones — the “big ones” or life-changing ones especially — take a lot of nurturing — a lot of coaxing up and out. From our inner depths. For they’re the ones closest to our hearts. We guard them fiercely. Treasure them the most.

Go into meditation — 10 minutes daily, if that’s what you have — and ask yourself what’s ready to step forward. What would this part of yourself like to say? What is it ready to reveal? What does it sound like? Familiarize yourself with this voice. Encourage it to speak.