I was able to be still and be in the moment. I could calm my breathing and remember to practice what I preach. I will offer this to clients possible as another way to close the session.
What Came up for me was the suffering that continually plagues my mind… I should be more I should do more in order for me to love myself and for others to love me. That I am unloveable and the sadness and grief of the life Half lived that floods my body and my heart was such sorrow
Kathy Many Horses, Another Field, Wausau, WI, USAsays
The shift from “I am angry” to “I am suffering” was transformative. I imagined the hurt was tended to by a holy man. This imagery will be of tremendous benefit in my (sometimes anguished) role as a full-time caregiver for my (kind and gentle) mom, who is moving into late-stage dementia =(
Already used the 3 step process as homework for my coaching client.. Several of the ideas were supportive to him. Unworthiness is epidemic in our culture. You can not be feeling worthless and open/hearted at the same time. They are mutually exclusive, These ideas allowed my client to normalize his struggles .
I feel love. So much love for all of the pieces of me.
When I realized that my thoughts were not always true or valid, it changed me. I have said many ugly and hurtful things to myself. Those words don’t sting so much as space allows for the truth of who I am to come through.
Thank you, Tara. You are a wise, great, and kind teacher. Sending you live.
Carol
I find it MUCH easier to extend compassion and nonjudgment to my clients/patients, and to speak loving and true statements to them, than to myself.
I was able to be still and be in the moment. I could calm my breathing and remember to practice what I preach. I will offer this to clients possible as another way to close the session.
What Came up for me was the suffering that continually plagues my mind… I should be more I should do more in order for me to love myself and for others to love me. That I am unloveable and the sadness and grief of the life Half lived that floods my body and my heart was such sorrow
Gentleness and compassion. The most simple exercises can be the most profound way to shift negative responses to self.
A feeling of peace, but short lived. Still much work to be done
I feel a small sense of peace… but agree I will need to keep at this
The shift from “I am angry” to “I am suffering” was transformative. I imagined the hurt was tended to by a holy man. This imagery will be of tremendous benefit in my (sometimes anguished) role as a full-time caregiver for my (kind and gentle) mom, who is moving into late-stage dementia =(
I told myself ” you’re not that abused little boy, you’re beautiful and successful, you’ve overcome a lot !” The shift was warm and inviting…”
Already used the 3 step process as homework for my coaching client.. Several of the ideas were supportive to him. Unworthiness is epidemic in our culture. You can not be feeling worthless and open/hearted at the same time. They are mutually exclusive, These ideas allowed my client to normalize his struggles .
Hi Tara!
I feel love. So much love for all of the pieces of me.
When I realized that my thoughts were not always true or valid, it changed me. I have said many ugly and hurtful things to myself. Those words don’t sting so much as space allows for the truth of who I am to come through.
Thank you, Tara. You are a wise, great, and kind teacher. Sending you live.
Carol