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Jan 28, 2012, 07:42 PM
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have session on Monday.
don't wan't to go deep at all. Just want to be there.... connect... talk about my homework, show her a couple of books i bought. no deep stuff. feel like i've been working so hard these last several months. i'm exhuasted. i just want to be there.
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Jan 28, 2012, 07:49 PM
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I like the non-serious sessions! When I accidentally make him laugh, even better. My T is great when he is in a playful mood, wish I saw it more often. Politics can bring out his snarky side, which is how I think his friends must see him.
I like steal-I mean borrowing his books! I hope you have a casual and warm session! Hard work is exhausting! |
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Jan 28, 2012, 07:56 PM
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Jan 28, 2012, 07:58 PM
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thanks, growlycat!
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i don't now why it hadn't occured to me to actually tell HER this is what I want.    
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Happiness cannot be found through great effort and willpower, but is already present, in open relaxation and letting go. Don't strain yourself, there is nothing to do or undo. Whatever momentarily arises in the body-mind Has no real importance at all, has little reality whatsoever. Don't believe in the reality of good and bad experiences; they are today's ephemeral weather, like rainbows in the sky. ~Venerable Lama Gendun Rinpoche~
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Jan 28, 2012, 08:11 PM
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i was thinking along the same lines as tree ... that maybe you could just tell her that's what you need
curious on which books you bought if you want to share at all; or otherwise glad you bought some anyway
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Jan 28, 2012, 08:11 PM
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Jan 28, 2012, 08:22 PM
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I think that "breaks" in therapy that entail just talking or connecting are critical. It sounds like you have an agenda and it has a basis in sound reasoning. I hope you're able to let your therapist know what you need and want! I have to admit that I'm curious about what books you brought!
I hope the session is everything you wish it to be!
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Jan 28, 2012, 08:41 PM
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I can share one of the books... It's The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology by Jack Kornfield. I'm really interested in the psychology aspect of it. Ever since I read Tara Brach's book, Radical Acceptance, I've been wanting to learn more about compassion, especially towards myself - a previously unfamiliar concept.
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Happiness cannot be found through great effort and willpower, but is already present, in open relaxation and letting go. Don't strain yourself, there is nothing to do or undo. Whatever momentarily arises in the body-mind Has no real importance at all, has little reality whatsoever. Don't believe in the reality of good and bad experiences; they are today's ephemeral weather, like rainbows in the sky. ~Venerable Lama Gendun Rinpoche~
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| growlycat, rainbow8, Wren_
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Jan 28, 2012, 11:28 PM
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Good luck in your session on Monday! If I were you I would totally tell T what you want. I felt like I needed to take a break my last session, so I emailed my T the night before. He ALWAYS avoids anything triggering and takes it super light when I ask for it. hopefully all goes well, and you and T have a relaxing connecting session.
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Jan 29, 2012, 11:07 AM
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Wow ... well, there seems to be a consensus.
I did take a therapy vacation, but i was still working hard whilst on the break. i took a two hour nap yesterday. i hate naps! that's how tired i am! I will tell my therapist that i want a non-deep session. thank you, PC peeps - you are the best!  i don't know if it would have occured to me to share this want with my therapist otherwise. old habits & beliefs die hard.
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Happiness cannot be found through great effort and willpower, but is already present, in open relaxation and letting go. Don't strain yourself, there is nothing to do or undo. Whatever momentarily arises in the body-mind Has no real importance at all, has little reality whatsoever. Don't believe in the reality of good and bad experiences; they are today's ephemeral weather, like rainbows in the sky. ~Venerable Lama Gendun Rinpoche~
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Jan 29, 2012, 05:07 PM
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Yeah, make sure you tell her this.
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Jan 29, 2012, 08:13 PM
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i hope the book adds to helping you with that rainbow rose ... having compassion for yourself and i'm glad you are going to let your T know what you want for the next session  
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