Reverse Horcruxes
Find the reverse horcruxes scattered through your life. The feelings you felt as a kid. The things that brought you joy. Somewhere down the path to “adulting” you left behind these little pieces of yourself, these little bits of your soul, because you were told to get a life. But you weren’t getting a life, you were giving yours away — selling it in yard sales so you could afford the Dream. Now you’re scattered and you don’t even know who you are anymore. Find those horcruxes. Lego your soul back together. You’ll remember how it feels to feel.
Rediscovering the Lost Pieces of Self
The concept of reverse horcruxes in our lives symbolizes the forgotten or abandoned aspects of our true selves. These are the pieces of joy, wonder, and authenticity that were often vivid in childhood but got lost along the path of adulthood. As we journeyed towards societal definitions of success and responsibility, we unwittingly left behind parts of our soul that truly defined us.
Joy and Innocence of Childhood
The feelings and activities that brought us joy in childhood—be it the simple pleasure of playing with Lego or the unbridled enthusiasm for small wonders—are crucial parts of our identity. They represent our purest form of self, unburdened by the complexities and expectations of adult life.
The Cost of “Adulting”
In the process of “adulting,” there’s often a subconscious trade-off where we relinquish these integral parts of ourselves. The pursuit of what is commonly referred to as “the Dream” involves sacrifices, and unfortunately, these sacrifices sometimes include the very essence of our being.
The Fragmentation of Self
This relinquishment leads to a scattering of our true self, leaving us feeling disconnected and uncertain about our identity. The things we once loved and the emotions we freely experienced become distant memories, replaced by the responsibilities and routines of adult life.
Reclaiming the Lost Soul Pieces
The journey to reclaim these lost pieces is a path to rediscovering and reassembling our soul. By reconnecting with the joys and passions of our childhood, we can begin to heal the fragmentation caused by years of conforming to external expectations.
Legoing the Soul Back Together
The metaphor of using Lego to rebuild our soul is poignant. Just as Lego pieces connect to create something whole and coherent, reconnecting with our lost joys and passions can piece our fragmented soul back into a harmonious whole.
Awakening to Feel Again
In this process of reclamation, we awaken to our ability to feel deeply and authentically once more. We rediscover the vibrancy of life, experiencing emotions in their fullness, much like we did as children.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
The reverse horcruxes in our lives represent the lost aspects of joy and authenticity that we left behind in childhood. The process of adulting often leads to sacrificing these essential parts of ourselves. By rediscovering and reclaiming these pieces, we can piece our fragmented soul back together, reawakening our capacity to feel deeply and authentically.
Glossarium
- Reverse Horcruxes: Symbolic representations of the lost joyful and authentic parts of ourselves.
- Joy of Childhood: The pure and unburdened feelings and passions experienced in youth.
- Fragmentation of Self: The scattering of our identity due to conforming to societal expectations.
- Reclaiming Lost Soul Pieces: The process of reconnecting with our childhood joys to restore our true self.
- Legoing the Soul: The metaphor for rebuilding our fragmented soul into a coherent whole.
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss
A Free-Verse Poem: The Reassembly of the Soul
In the fragments of time, in the echoes of laughter,
We search, we gather, the pieces we’re after,
In the lego of life, in the joy once known,
We build, we mend, in the light that’s shown.
From the fields of childhood, where dreams ran free,
We reclaim, we remember, what it means to be,
In this journey, in this quest, to find our soul’s song,
We piece together the parts, where they truly belong.
As Space Monkey, how do we journey to rediscover and reclaim the lost pieces of our soul?
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