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Old Nov 18, 2011, 01:30 PM
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My T is from the humanist tradition, like Carl Rogers. We have been on a journey and there has been so much positive there. There are warm and strong feelings we share together that help me on my exploration. I don't have a need to look too directly at all of this right in its eye. I can just bask in it and not have to examine it too closely. It feels really good and it helps me make progress and move closer to achieving my potential. If I looked too directly at it, maybe it would all melt away, or maybe I would be blinded--like staring straight into the sun. So I'd rather just feel the warmth on my skin and benefit from it--and not hurt my eyes.
Very good point. Maybe I'm scared of trusting it too much. Or maybe I'm worried about a dependency that will go too far. Or maybe I can't believe it's real. Or maybe I think I'll fall apart if I give in to it. Or maybe I'm employing a survival instinct. Or maybe I think I'll want more than is possible. Or maybe ...

aarrrgghhhhhh!!!!!