The Rock…
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The Rock...the most precious and priceless kind you'll have in your lifetime yet, you probably don't realise it and chances are you don't show the same appreciate as you would the one that sits on your ring finger. Supportive, reliable and with a beating heart, this rock comes in the form of a human yet possesses superhuman qualities...the ones of physical, mental and spiritual strength to stay standing and moving forward when their world and those in it are falling apart around them.
There are Rock Mothers, Rock Brothers, Rock Friends and Rock Partners. You'll also find Rock Sisters, Rock Fathers, Rock Grandparents and...even Rock Pets. We've all had or have our own Rock...you know, that one person who supports (and at times carries) you during the toughest seasons of your life, the one who's eyes glistens with pride at seeing you do the things you love and who encourages you to keep chasing that dream that no one else believes in but you, the one who listens with their heart and doesn't clip your wings when you've taken flight to destination unknown, the one who despite their own busy schedules will do whatever it takes to keep everyone together and thriving...yeah, you know The Rock, I know you do because your eyes just welled up thinking about who that is for you, I know mine did.
These "Rocks in our lives" are wingless angels in my eyes, my own "Rocks" have helped me breathe deeply during suffocating periods and I'm extremely blessed and grateful to say the least to have had or have such people in my life.
I feel though that we need to look out for family and friends who we know are Rocks for us and others. I'm sure you've taken on that role where YOU ARE the support for one or multiple people, I know I have so, we know how tough that can be. Although we all do it out of love and care we all know that it can be tough and lonely at times. Even the biggest and strongest stone structures can crack under pressure, sometimes crumbling right before our eyes when we had no idea it was even under so much pressure. We all need "maintenance", that special love and care that fuels the soul and feeds the heart.
Sometimes I feel that men fly under the radar quite a lot when it comes to being shown and receiving this special love and care I speak of. Rock Brothers, Rock Fathers, Rock Partners, Rock Sons, all the rock men need to be paid attention to. Historically men were raised not to show emotion and although this has changed greatly throughout the years we all KNOW that there is something engrained in them to be “tough” no matter what. So, make the conscious decision to check in on the men in your life and, take the extra steps to make them feel and know that they are supported, cared for and not alone.
When we speak of the Rock Woman we speak of the life force of the planet and its creation. Every beings first ever home was a woman, the womb of its mother. These Rock woman in our lives are special beyond words, they offer a type of calmness & sense of security that only a home can bring. Honouring & supporting these Rock Woman of our lives is imperative to the wellbeing of all who live in our family and friend units. There are times, such as the time a woman is menstruating, that her body is in state of transformation yet she has to keep momentum even if she’s in a state of discomfort in order to be that Rock Woman I speak of.
Some of you won’t feel comfortable with me speaking about a woman’s cycle as this example but, I feel it’s important when speaking of the Rock Woman in our lives. Woman soldiers are menstruating while on the battle field, woman doctors are saving lives while on their cycles, mothers are bleeding while feeding their young, cooking, cleaning and working…it’s just how it goes right? But, just like we’ve evolved from men historically being told not to show emotion we should also remember that we should also evolve from historically thinking that a woman on her cycle should just “soldier” through it without a peep. I for one am extremely lucky to have very mild menstrual “sensations” on a monthly basis but, there are woman who are in extreme physical pain, vomit, have diarrhoea and migraines for 5 plus days every single month. Does it have to be that way? No, but it IS for many woman. I know that many partners of menstruating woman make it a point to know their partners’ cycle dates so that they can show that extra bit of appreciate and care for her. If I, who experience minimal monthly sensations compared to many, yearn and appreciate that extra tenderness and care during my cycle then I can only imagine how much it would mean to the Rock Woman who go through hell every month. And look, this includes our young ones, young Rock Girls who as young as 8 & 9 who are not only already on their cycles but sadly also holding together a family or a house hold. Let’s not forget that this type of support needs to flow into the later years when our Rock Woman enter menopause, yet again going through another body transformation. Just like mother earth constantly changing, evolving and regenerating so too is the body of the Rock Woman in our lives…be gentle with her, care and show appreciation and love.
So, as I raise my glass to all ‘The Rocks’ of this beautiful planet we live in I also honour The Rocks that came before us. The ones that have pathed the way for you and me to be here while being someones Rock, thank you. And if you’re a Rock yourself, thank YOU! Thank you for being the carer or supporting your parents, partner, children, siblings, friends, work colleagues…thank you for keeping it together even when all you wanted to do was have a good cry in the shower. I see you, I appreciate you and I thank you for being The Rock for someone in your life.
With Kindness,