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Post by 1234 on Aug 3, 2011 19:35:34 GMT -5
Talia, you and I got teh same one!
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Post by Karen on Aug 10, 2011 20:43:18 GMT -5
Ok, let's flip this around. Who else (besides me) needs this one today?
"I am willing to learn something new every day. I cannot learn other people's lessons for them. They must do the work themselves, and they will do it when they are ready."
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Post by alivenkicking on Aug 11, 2011 8:56:46 GMT -5
karen, i need that one yesterday, today and tomorrow!! tee hee
seriously, i frequently have to remind myself of that; just as i need others to respect my process in terms of what and how long it takes for me to learn and change (which is hard enough, i literally got "trust the process" tattooed on my inner elbow as a kind of permanent sticky-note), i also *really* need to respect others' processes as well. i'm a fixer, and i hate to see people hurting, and i find myself having to frequently remind myself that others simply must go through the pain and discomfort of learning a tough lesson in order for it to "stick". and also respecting that they may never reach the place little ol' me thinks they need to arrive at. i imagine that would be a grueling part of parenting.
the other day my therapist pulled out a deck of angel cards: each card has an illustration on it and one word, and the accompanying book explains what it means and symbols that may appear in your life to reinforce that message. i pulled out "discovery": being open to new experiences, people, lessons, etc and being open to seeing staircases, open doors, etc as symbols. it really resonated with me, because i feel like i'm at a big turning point in my life. but what really sent it home is my therapist shuffled the deck (50+ cards) and casually said now i'm going to pick one for you -- and got the same one!!
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Post by Karen on Aug 11, 2011 12:02:03 GMT -5
I think I like your therapist! What you said really rings true for me, too.
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Post by KSA on Oct 16, 2011 21:57:40 GMT -5
I am feeling lost will you pull one for me again?
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Post by Karen on Oct 17, 2011 6:27:42 GMT -5
Here you go, hun:
I am willing to see my magnificence. If I think that I am a bad person, I get a negative feeling. However, if I change the thoughts, the feeling disappears.
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Post by Heather on Oct 17, 2011 23:27:02 GMT -5
Karen's got the magic touch. I'm intrigued.
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Post by KSA on Oct 18, 2011 10:52:54 GMT -5
Its perfect THANK YOU!
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Post by hellsbells on Oct 18, 2011 13:43:38 GMT -5
I NEED ONE!!!!
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Post by painttheseconds on Oct 18, 2011 14:59:50 GMT -5
Can I have one too?
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Post by Karen on Oct 18, 2011 17:52:12 GMT -5
Karen's got the magic touch. I'm intrigued. Wasn't sure if you wanted one, Heather, but figured it wouldn't hurt! "I am motivated by love. Resentment, criticism, guilt, and fear come from blaming others and not taking responsibility for my own experiences."
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Post by Karen on Oct 18, 2011 17:55:30 GMT -5
"There is a solution to every problem. We create habits and problems to fulfill a need. When I can find a positive way to fulfill the need, I can release the problem." Seems to make sense to me!
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Post by Karen on Oct 18, 2011 17:56:50 GMT -5
"I am centered in truth and peace. I search my heart for injustices I still harbor. I forgive them and let them go."
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Post by Heather on Oct 18, 2011 19:09:40 GMT -5
Okay, I have to admit, before you pulled mine I just figured they were all generic statements that were worded really nicely and could really apply to just about anyone.
Now I know you have the magic touch. My father in law and I have never gotten along, and last month he asked if we could start over. And he apologized.
Wow.
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Post by Karen on Oct 18, 2011 20:36:59 GMT -5
Wow, that's pretty cool! Every now and then I'll get a 'groaner', but usually they're spot on. And, yes, sometimes they can be generalizations that apply to anyone! But I like to think there's more to it.
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