Guest guest Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Hi Marilyn and All: Thanks for all the support. My subsequent email about emails off list was a product of my fear that I had stepped over a line on J-F. Obviously, this isn't the case because those who did reply off list were really honest about their own path and provided much needed clarity and advice. As a result, I am now meditating on my body's process for taking in, absorbing and metabolizing sweetness - love. Marilyn and Toni, I'll reconsider taking the medication. I have some very radical dental surgery scheduled for Nov. 23 when I lose all but two of my bottom teeth. It was the gum disease that got me from the dentist to the doctor for the diagnosis in the first place as gum disease is one of the symptoms of diabetes. I didn't want to have to deal with the side effects of the medication - nausea, etc. - whilst recovering from the dental surgery and adjusting to my new dentures. However, I have to test my limits to know them. J-F is a special place to talk about the deeper direction. Again, thank you for the love and support, which I am taking in. Off to the gym now. In the dance, Frances > > Frances, > I can't imagine why anyone would object to your posting about your > illness. Most especially as you are seeking both help and meaning, > which is more or less what Jungians do. But it would be fine with me if > you just wanted some support from the circle. Know that you are held in > my love and prayers. > > I'm with Toni-- while you search for complementary approaches, don't > throw out the medical help. The combination was what worked when I had > cancer. Along with a lot of support, and my analysis, and much soul work. > > I did like Sontag's book, as I certainly received all the classic > projections with cancer. Some people learned that repressed anger was > NOT one of my problems! But I do agree that once you've jettisoned all > the projected metaphors, you then have to find the real ones, the ones > that work for you -- and she doesn't take that step. > > Diabetes is manageable. A scary diagnosis, but a manageable disease. > There does seem to be some truth in the benefits of cinnamon, and I've > started using it as a protection. Can't hurt, and I love it! > > Keep dancing! > > Hugs, > Marilyn > > > > > > " Our highest duty as human beings is to search out a means whereby beings may > be freed from all kinds of unsatisfactory experience and suffering. " > > H.H. Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th. Dalai Lama > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Dear Frances, What possible line could there be? In my experience, it's best to say what you mean so people will take it wrong. x's deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 won't take it wrong (exactly) and difficult even when it's easy. x's Re: Seeking Metaphor++ Dear Frances, What possible line could there be? In my experience, it's best to say what you mean so people will take it wrong. x's deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Hi Frances, > My subsequent email about emails off list was a product of my fear that I > had stepped over a line on J-F. I was one of those who wrote you off-list. This is rare for me, but I did it to respect your privacy-- *Not* in regard to your medical condition, but with respect to the psychological interpretation of diabetes that I provided to you (since you asked). That's all. Your post was fine and appropriate here. As I indicated, you could share some or all of my email if you chose to. Since we haven't met, I erred on the side of being cautious in my estimation of your comfort-levels (which are obviously very broad!). The point is, it's *your* choice to share. >Obviously, this isn't the case... Definitely not! Wish you all the best, Love, - Anand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Frances on Wednesday, November 03, 2004 9:20 AM writes: Dear : I am very touched by your email. Thank you for your concern. I've been around this special fire for over 7 years and in Maureen's Jung Circle prior to that. It's such a special gathering of creative and insightful discussion. They've seen me through a lot. And now through this -- thank goodness. The collective wisdom and love here is beyond anything I've experienced anywhere else. It's already working, last night's dream had me preparing for an alchemical initiation. The mystery is present and immanent. Let's trust it. Dancing in the alchemical fire, Frances N: Wonderful, Frances. Possibly the best news of this day. Be brave for yourself, but without the necessity of keeping a front for me, nor, I'd hope other twig feeders in this warmth. Again my blessing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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