Henya, another excellent piece here. I find myself reading your posts at least twice and in general, I tend not to do that with anything else I'm reading. I read your posts twice not because of any difficulty in understanding or comprehending what you are writing, but because it's so good. - Jim
I am humbled by the unwavering support you have shown through multiple readings of my posts. Your dedication to my work is a true honor, and I am grateful for every moment of your attention. Readers like you fuel my passion and give me the drive to wake up each day, eager to pour my heart onto the page. I cannot thank you enough, and I am excited to continue creating for an audience as passionate as you.
A physical injury, which impact is not limited to its initial occurrence, lingers and affects every aspect of our lives, because it brings back balance in life.
If we feel the pain, and allow the healing to happen, there will not be lasting impact, because the wound healed.
I share this because at the moments I injured myself, almost always I also got a glimpse of why it happened and it made me give up 'the mode' I was in, for instance 'being in a hurry'.
Something seemingly small can have a strong and unexpected impact on you. Suddenly, the door to your mind is flung open, releasing all of the emotions you thought you had overcome: pain, hurt, and uncertainty. The intense feelings from the past hit just as strongly as before, but now there is an added layer of confusion to deal with. Overcoming these emotions is a form of victory. Facing the pain head-on and acknowledging its existence is a way of conquering it.
Thanks Henya for your answer. To me, this strategy feels like a battle and an inversion of energy, i.e. the (programmed part of the) mind in control over feelings, whereas allowing flows of feelings, simply feeling all feelings not only heals but informs (mind) gently that the battle could be a repetition of the way mum/dad were handling us and our feelings.
Yes, to be seen and heard is a core human requirement. Many of us missed out on that for various reasons.
I too have found writing and reading to be carthatic. Reading provides a shared experience from others, knowing that you are not alone. Writing provides others with your experience which you share with others. Combined they build a sense of self that is not built in childhood.
That's right, Perry! Every word read and written creates an unbreakable bond with others, a connection that solidifies the knowledge that you are not alone in this world. As you pour your experiences onto paper, sharing them with others, they become immortalized, etched into the minds of all who read them. This self-expression builds a sense of self that transcends any childhood construct, forging an unshakeable identity that belongs solely to you.
Henya, another excellent piece here. I find myself reading your posts at least twice and in general, I tend not to do that with anything else I'm reading. I read your posts twice not because of any difficulty in understanding or comprehending what you are writing, but because it's so good. - Jim
I am humbled by the unwavering support you have shown through multiple readings of my posts. Your dedication to my work is a true honor, and I am grateful for every moment of your attention. Readers like you fuel my passion and give me the drive to wake up each day, eager to pour my heart onto the page. I cannot thank you enough, and I am excited to continue creating for an audience as passionate as you.
I'm not sure what you mean by 'conquer' pain?
Why would we need an injury if we are balanced? 🤔
A physical injury, which impact is not limited to its initial occurrence, lingers and affects every aspect of our lives, because it brings back balance in life.
If we feel the pain, and allow the healing to happen, there will not be lasting impact, because the wound healed.
I share this because at the moments I injured myself, almost always I also got a glimpse of why it happened and it made me give up 'the mode' I was in, for instance 'being in a hurry'.
Something seemingly small can have a strong and unexpected impact on you. Suddenly, the door to your mind is flung open, releasing all of the emotions you thought you had overcome: pain, hurt, and uncertainty. The intense feelings from the past hit just as strongly as before, but now there is an added layer of confusion to deal with. Overcoming these emotions is a form of victory. Facing the pain head-on and acknowledging its existence is a way of conquering it.
Thanks Henya for your answer. To me, this strategy feels like a battle and an inversion of energy, i.e. the (programmed part of the) mind in control over feelings, whereas allowing flows of feelings, simply feeling all feelings not only heals but informs (mind) gently that the battle could be a repetition of the way mum/dad were handling us and our feelings.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I think we are saying tghe same thing but using different words or approach. The end result should be a release of sorts.
I admit the difference is subtle. Release of a feeling is not the same as allowing healing.
'Just feel' is feeling without the aim for getting an end result, i.e. without facing, conquering to get a victory.
If I'm angry I could go for a run to release the anger, but if I'm angry and do nothing else I'll have a different experience.
I like to edit the last bit ;) but if I'm angry and do nothing but feeling angry, I'm open for an experience.
Yes, to be seen and heard is a core human requirement. Many of us missed out on that for various reasons.
I too have found writing and reading to be carthatic. Reading provides a shared experience from others, knowing that you are not alone. Writing provides others with your experience which you share with others. Combined they build a sense of self that is not built in childhood.
That's right, Perry! Every word read and written creates an unbreakable bond with others, a connection that solidifies the knowledge that you are not alone in this world. As you pour your experiences onto paper, sharing them with others, they become immortalized, etched into the minds of all who read them. This self-expression builds a sense of self that transcends any childhood construct, forging an unshakeable identity that belongs solely to you.