Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Steve:I wanted to add that I too have noticed " the softening " that DebZ mentions. I love that, because I know that it must be taking place in me too! We are always the last to know. Jan: I'm using a lot of different disciplines to understand. The Pathway and Pema Chodron are great " softeners " , but I must admit, even though I've been doing *stuff* to *get it* for decades, I have a new kind of willingness and a humility for just how tricky and difficult this process of undoing really is. Jan said: " I'm reluctant to do this. I believe the story that if I shoot the balloon, I'm telling myself I don't wish to embrace that thought and therefore I lack compassion for myself because I'm at war with my thoughts. You writing it this way makes me realize that I am still " shooting balloons " - Thanks - Jan " Steve: Wow, what an amazingly powerful find!! This was very helpful to me. Jan-It was very amazingly helpful for me too. When people on this board write about " being there " , I find it's simply another form of abuse for me when I react - Oh, I'm not there and I'm NOT okay with it. I've given that up (almost) and in accepting me, loving me here and now (almost), it's a little more peaceful...I'm glad you found it helpful too. Blessings - Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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