I often find that having a conversation with myself, when stressing over something, helps me work things out. I talk out loud, as if talking to another person….sharing different viewpoints on the issue at hand that needs a calm clarity…
I do the same thing, but in my journal— it helps me to let my feelings and some of my confusion leave my body and helps the conversation become more clear.
I was always taught to look at the person eye to eye but serious conversations, especially with children, often go better sitting side by side, such as in a car.
My book group was reading Joanna Macy & Chris Johnstone's revised edition of Active Hope. It seemed to me that everyone else was able to keep up with the speed of our reading and discussion. I was ashamed of how much time I needed to read thoughtfully and to consider the issues presented. I didn't want to admit that I couldn't keep up with the group. But finally I got the courage to send the members an email explaining I needed more time to read and more discussion to fully comprehend the book's message. Their responses were all positive. Everyone supported spending more time working through this wisdom packed gift to our world.
I appreciate your sharing this story, Mary. You transcended your "sense of shame" and gave yourself a great gift—and likely others as well. Courage often leads to greater understanding. Bless you.
I often find that having a conversation with myself, when stressing over something, helps me work things out. I talk out loud, as if talking to another person….sharing different viewpoints on the issue at hand that needs a calm clarity…
I do the same. OFTEN.
Me too re OFTEN :)
I do the same thing, but in my journal— it helps me to let my feelings and some of my confusion leave my body and helps the conversation become more clear.
Lovely!
Yes, writing it out helps me too, a lot.
I was always taught to look at the person eye to eye but serious conversations, especially with children, often go better sitting side by side, such as in a car.
Nice. I've not thought about that before. Thank you!
My book group was reading Joanna Macy & Chris Johnstone's revised edition of Active Hope. It seemed to me that everyone else was able to keep up with the speed of our reading and discussion. I was ashamed of how much time I needed to read thoughtfully and to consider the issues presented. I didn't want to admit that I couldn't keep up with the group. But finally I got the courage to send the members an email explaining I needed more time to read and more discussion to fully comprehend the book's message. Their responses were all positive. Everyone supported spending more time working through this wisdom packed gift to our world.
I appreciate your sharing this story, Mary. You transcended your "sense of shame" and gave yourself a great gift—and likely others as well. Courage often leads to greater understanding. Bless you.