Aunt Ida

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I've been reading and doing the exercises in 's work book. I started about three weeks ago. I haven't been able to devote every day to it since I am about to defend my thesis and have been very enrapt in that. However, I have to admit that I cheated a little and skipped to the "How to accept" chapter (don't remember the actual title of the chapter because it is not here in front of me) since I am so close to defending and really wanted some sound advice in case something creeps up on me while I'm presenting. Anyhow, I loved the analogy of Aunt Ida. I actually read Weeks book awhile ago and also liked her concepts and philosophies but she did very little to help me relate to what "acceptance" really means. Every time some feeling comes up that I originally would have suppressed, I am now reciting in my head "Invite Aunt Ida to your party." It's amazing! I really think this is working for me. I think for the first time I am really

willing to feel and experience the negative (or what I initially would have referred them as) sensations, thoughts and feelings that creep up on me from time to time. I hope that I will be able to apply this same technique when I'm defending. Have any of you used other analogies that worked for you in better understanding and grasping the idea of acceptance? BGT

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