Episode 105

Experiencing the Transformative Power of “Love After Love” for Personal Growth!

Published on: 24th January, 2025

In this episode, we review the poem "Love After Love."

You will learn: 

  1. The Importance of Self-Recognition: The poem emphasizes the necessity of recognizing and greeting your true self after periods of emotional struggle or loss. It speaks to the significance of self-acceptance in the journey of love.
  2. Embracing Solitude: Walcott invites you to understand that solitude can be an opportunity for growth. Rather than viewing time alone as loneliness, you can see it as a chance to reconnect with yourself and cultivate a richer understanding of who you are.
  3. Nourishing Self-Love: The poem metaphorically illustrates the act of ‘feasting’ on your own life, suggesting that you should cherish your experiences and emotions. This nourishment lays the foundation for a healthier relationship with yourself, which in turn enriches all other relationships you have.

The poem:

"The time will come

when, with elation,

you will greet yourself arriving

at your own door, in your own mirror

and each will smile at the other’s welcome,

and say, sit here. Eat.

You will love again the stranger who was yourself.

Give wine. Give bread, Give back your heart to itself, to the stranger who has loved you all your life, whom you ignored

for another, who knows you by heart.

Take down the love letters from the bookshelf

the photographs, the desperate notes,

peel your own image from the mirror.

Sit. Feast on your life.”

So, take a few minutes today, sit with yourself, and feast on your life. Recognize the beauty of who you are, and remember that understanding yourself is the first step to truly loving others.

Blessings! ♥️

Dr. Mensimah Shabazz

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Dr. Mensimah Shabazz is a transformational coach, teacher and author. She focuses on women’s empowerment and spirituality. She holds a master’s degree in Transpersonal Studies from Sophia University and a doctorate in philosophy and religion (Women’s Spirituality) from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Mensimah is an inspiring speaker, whose passion focuses on issues facing women in the world. The author of Sankofa: Learning from Hindsight, Mensimah offers a unique perspective on spiritual and intuitive living drawn from her multi-cultural, multi-lingual, and indigenous background. She believes in creating a safe environment for individuals and groups to cultivate a spiritual and soul-based practice that is empowering and authentic. Mensimah brings a wealth of knowledge in how to balance life issues that lead to self-healing, self-understanding and transformation.
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