A Buddhist taught me (paraphrasing) "Pain is universal; suffering is optional. Suffering comes from refusing to accept the painful realities of life. The purpose of therapy is helping people learn how to stay present with negative emotions." This piece is the purist of therapy. You are a gift.
Glad to have found you (via Christine Beck.) This is wonderfully lush writing. I’ve never been to Hawaii but now feel
I have. Thank you.
This is so kind, Candi :) "lush writing" - I love that! I just went to summer camp with Christine, happy to connect this way!
This gave me the words I needed today. Thank you :)
I'll see you in the woods somewhere, my beautiful Andrew. Miss you hard.
Love this piece, Juliane 💖
Thanks so much, Dana :)
A Buddhist taught me (paraphrasing) "Pain is universal; suffering is optional. Suffering comes from refusing to accept the painful realities of life. The purpose of therapy is helping people learn how to stay present with negative emotions." This piece is the purist of therapy. You are a gift.
Thank you, Mike. I have glimpses of it, but definitely find myself in the optional suffering a lot.