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#1
Sep 11, 2012, 10:50 PM
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when i first walked in the door to my therapist's office, i had no hope ... and i didn't even know it.
i was convinced i would be alone for the rest of my life, that i was doomed to jobs where i hated the work and the people and that the safest place was my apartment. that is changing... slowly but surely, because of therapy with this amazing woman. she offered me hope in that very first meeting, which scared me enough to frighten me away... but i kept coming back. i see the proof in my life almost every day now ... i have small dreams that i have envisioned and they have come true... i'm starting to believe i have have the bigger dreams too. i just finished writing down a dream in my journal ... a vision of the life that I want ... and there are large parts of me that actually believe it's possible... (the other parts are anxious and scared, but i'm working on that)... and that made me a bit emotional and i just wanted to share it. my therapist  gave me the gift of hope  . even in my struggles, i am amazed and thankful by this feeling every day.thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings. 
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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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#2
Sep 11, 2012, 11:13 PM
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I am so very happy for you, Rainbow_Rose! I hope all of your dreams come true!!!!
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#3
Sep 11, 2012, 11:16 PM
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I too started with no hope. I had none left. There was absolutely nothing left in life for me. I can't believe somebody helped to give me back some hope. It's the most precious thing. I find it hard to hold onto, but I stay focused on the goals in front of me, and hope for the little things. Someone else still thinks there's hope for me in things bigger than I can bring myself to hope for.
I'm glad someone gave that precious gift to you too. It's the most amazing thing. |
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Sep 12, 2012, 12:03 AM
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for me, it like i have permission to be in this world, i am worthy as everyone else, i am allowed to take up space, make mistakes and still have be okay. like it is finally okay to breathe and not have to apologize for it.
thanks for reminding me Rainbow Rose 
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Sep 12, 2012, 06:32 AM
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Rainbow rose, yes it's a wonderful thing to have hope!! I use to think my life stunk. Now I consider myself blessed!!
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Sep 12, 2012, 06:37 AM
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What a wonderful gift to give somebody-hope! I wonder do T's realise the gifts they give. Rainbow rose I am glad you have found hope again and that things are appearing more positive, this is wonderful and exciting news
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Sep 12, 2012, 06:44 AM
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there's an old song that goes "fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you, if you're young at hear".....
I don't know why your post reminded me of it, maybe because it's so hopeful. i don't think your dreams are fairy tales though...I think they are totally doable. Go Rainbow Rose!
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#8
Sep 12, 2012, 10:54 AM
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That's amazing!
My T has the word 'hope' on the wall behind his head. It stares at me constantly! |
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Sep 12, 2012, 08:47 PM
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thanks all for sharing your thoughts and experiences (and hugs
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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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