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<blockquote data-quote="Scent of Cedar *" data-source="post: 652816" data-attributes="member: 17461"><p>I am always so surprised to understand how absolutely the way we interpret a thing changes the event's meaning.</p><p></p><p>I am sorry for the darkness and confusion, and happy for you that you made it through. </p><p></p><p>For me, each time that happens, there is just a shade less vulnerability in me. It is like we are teaching ourselves how to interpret our lives, and realizing we are the only ones who can.</p><p></p><p>There is a kind of freedom in that, and a willingness to open.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Right. One day, I got it that the common denominator was me.</p><p></p><p>It was like looking into a mirror for the first time.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Changing externals challenges us in new ways, as we go around creating new favorite spots and learning the neighborhood and adjusting to differences. We become someone else, someone freer. Maybe it has to do with taking risks and moving right into challenge by choice and so, like our kids can do when we leave it to them, we grow in our own estimation.</p><p></p><p>We stop being afraid, maybe. </p><p></p><p>Lately, since reading Brene Brown I suppose, I have been picking whatever is the uncomfortable emotional place to be. Just to do it, just to be present to the unpleasant feelings, right there in that moment.</p><p></p><p>It was good for me to do that.</p><p></p><p>Another way to change externals, to sort of mix up the challenges and keep ourselves focused on growth is to volunteer somewhere new. That isn't as all-encompassing as moving into a new area, but it does create a new facet of self.</p><p></p><p>Wishing every good thing for you both from your upcoming move, Seeking.</p><p></p><p>Cedar</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scent of Cedar *, post: 652816, member: 17461"] I am always so surprised to understand how absolutely the way we interpret a thing changes the event's meaning. I am sorry for the darkness and confusion, and happy for you that you made it through. For me, each time that happens, there is just a shade less vulnerability in me. It is like we are teaching ourselves how to interpret our lives, and realizing we are the only ones who can. There is a kind of freedom in that, and a willingness to open. Right. One day, I got it that the common denominator was me. It was like looking into a mirror for the first time. Changing externals challenges us in new ways, as we go around creating new favorite spots and learning the neighborhood and adjusting to differences. We become someone else, someone freer. Maybe it has to do with taking risks and moving right into challenge by choice and so, like our kids can do when we leave it to them, we grow in our own estimation. We stop being afraid, maybe. Lately, since reading Brene Brown I suppose, I have been picking whatever is the uncomfortable emotional place to be. Just to do it, just to be present to the unpleasant feelings, right there in that moment. It was good for me to do that. Another way to change externals, to sort of mix up the challenges and keep ourselves focused on growth is to volunteer somewhere new. That isn't as all-encompassing as moving into a new area, but it does create a new facet of self. Wishing every good thing for you both from your upcoming move, Seeking. Cedar [/QUOTE]
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