Next, in the middle of the conference table was drawn a huge paper trash compactor. When each personality finished writing, they verbally shared it with the other personalities, the other women in therapy and the therapists. As a group, we tore up the writing into many pieces. It was the trash compactor's job to eat the writing up so that the personality could blend into RoseMeade leaving one less problem. Sometimes, we would burn the writing. Sometimes, we would tie the name of the personality on a balloon and let the balloon fly far away. Soon, there were only twelve personalities and then eleven. Finally, two years later, the day came that all personalities were inside and there was only one, RoseMeade.
My challenge to you today is to look deep down inside and see if this exercise might help you with problems that you face with your own personality. Look around you and see if you know someone that might be able to use this exercise to be able to cope with this world in a more affective manner. Please do not do this exercise alone! I beg of you, if you do try this exercise, please do not keep it a secret. Things that are kept secret remain in the dark world and cannot heal. The main reason for doing this exercise is to be able to start a healing process, get healthy in body, mind, soul and spirit and ultimately, to stay well.
