PIER'S STORY
The Genesis of Dialogue
An experience while staying with some family friends one summer in Florida changed her life forever. In the midst of a disagreement with her hosts, a couple who were friends of her mother, she dealt with the conflict the way she knew best. In fact, until then, it was the only way she knew - to shut down and shut out. However, something new and completely alien happened here, they wouldn't give up on talking through what had transpired and why. This only happened in movies and in wholesome sitcoms. The way her family dealt with such occurrences was to go to sleep angry and wake up the next day with all being well or remain in a huff until forced to interact due to another subject or situation, the issue never to be addressed. This was the beginning of a shift in the way she handled communicating with others and facing conflict.
SOLITUDE
Moving to the other side of the world brought a myriad of change. The most challenging was coping with being alone. The loneliness took a massive toll on her and by force, she learned to become comfortable in and with her own company. With that came a certain degree of pride, love and self-assurance. From that difficult, difficult experience, a new woman emerged. Happy being with herself. Though her life away from family and friends still challenges this at times.
TITANIUM THREAD
Throughout the rollercoaster ride of the past fifteen years, there has been a constant. A support, a sounding board, a soul mate. Pier's relationship with Caragh was unexpected and a breath of fresh air, in a new town and a new school. Back then, it would have been nearly impossible predict what this bond would evolve into.
They shared humour, taste in music, qualms about family and life at school. As they matured, topics shifted to work, relationships and somewhere along the way, mindfulness. Caragh introduced her to Esther and Jerry Hicks, which if you don't know what they're about, can be slightly confusing to begin with. From there, they have expanded, co-created and held each other accountable on a lovingly spiritual, soul level. This relationship has been the thread that has stitched together various life experiences with growth and development for Pier. Caragh has been someone who has always prompted her to hold herself to a higher standard in different areas of life. When in a place of self-doubt and undervaluing herself, she posed questions that would encourage Pier to think deeper and show herself more love. It is not often that we as humans evolve to the extent they have - at a core level - and maintain a bond that withstands that evolution. A bond that turns, twists and stretches with it, growing ever stronger with every challenge, yet allowing each other the space to be who they need to be, on their individual journeys.
