heard John Lewis on ‘On Being’ talk about how hard it is for people to express feelings. sounded almost perplexed about phrases like I love you & I’m sorry being so difficult to say. blessed to be perplexed: you understand very well.
Archive for the ‘Acknowledgment’ Category
Perplexity
Posted in Acknowledgment, Awareness, feelings, Honesty, Right Brain, Whole Brain, tagged alternate handwriting, John Lewis, Right Brain, Whole Brain on August 2, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Liberation
Posted in Acknowledgment, Appreciation, feelings, Right Brain, Whole Brain, tagged alternate handwriting, new perspectives, pressure relief, Right Brain, Whole Brain on July 28, 2020| Leave a Comment »
laughed at the irony of the angel cue [Liberation] ‘cos feeling effects of confinement. but then thought of things you’re glad to be liberated from & spirits lifted.
Abounding Grace
Posted in Acknowledgment, Blessings, Dogs, Generosity, opportunities, Right Brain, Whole Brain, tagged alternate handwriting, Right Brain, understanding, Whole Brain on July 22, 2020| Leave a Comment »
after writing about the recent death of the son of my friend Gerry, from whom I inherited my little dog Mattie:
you gave her great peace of mind by telling her you’d take Mattie [“like giving a child away”] & have been forever grateful you did. a good day to re-read ‘The Legacy,’ [Note: you can find this story in the Pages section of my blog]. written almost as much by Gerry as by you. re-read your story, dear one. abiding, abounding grace.
And Listened To
Posted in Acknowledgment, feelings, Healing, Listening, Right Brain, Whole Brain, tagged alternate handwriting, overcoming fear, Right Brain, Whole Brain on July 18, 2020| Leave a Comment »
important to acknowledge feeling angry but getting mired in it is dangerous. strive for peace, dear one. listen to your body.
Your Body’s Waiting to be Heard
Posted in Acknowledgment, Healing, Listening, Right Brain, Whole Brain, tagged alternate handwriting, Right Brain, self care, Whole Brain on July 17, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Note: besides getting in touch with your compassionate right brain, this practice also allows for direct communication with your body. This has yielded temporary, sometimes permanent pain relief. Here’s a recent example:
Alternate Hand: finding joy seems trickier, especially since it’s too hot for strenuous gardening & arm hurts. good idea to write to it.
Dominant Hand: Arm, what’s the matter? Why do you hurt?
Response: stress. reflecting your fears & worries.
Dominant Hand: Does relaxing/not using you help? Or is it better to keep you busy?
Response: peace is best.
Amazement Lists
Posted in Acknowledgment, Gifts, Inspiration, Right Brain, Whole Brain, tagged alternate handwriting, celebration, Right Brain, Whole Brain on July 15, 2020| Leave a Comment »
told [a friend who’s been ill] about amazement list & encouraged her to make one. could make one yourself for these strange times.
In less than 5 minutes I filled a page with a ‘Lockdown Amazement List’ of things like receiving ‘stealth’ gift deliveries, counting 20 different flowers blooming in my yard & strengthening/renewing friendships. Highly recommended!
More Than Myself
Posted in Acknowledgment, Compassion, Gifts, Humility, Right Brain, Whole Brain, tagged alternate handwriting, grace, kindness, Right Brain, Whole Brain on July 8, 2020| Leave a Comment »
you’ve never shied from grief or offering comfort in situations that made others uncomfortable. instinctive for you. a gift to be acknowledged with grateful humility: more than yourself involved.
Yes It Is
Posted in Acknowledgment, Choices, Gardening, Gratitude, Perfectionism, Right Brain, Whole Brain, tagged achievement, alternate handwriting, Right Brain, Whole Brain on July 5, 2020| Leave a Comment »
the yard’s as full of memories as the house. nearly always see things you wish you could change, but it gets rave reviews. a matter of perspective!
Let’s Not Delve
Posted in Acknowledgment, avoidance, Choices, Healing, Right Brain, self-protection, Whole Brain, tagged alternate handwriting, compassion, feelings, Right Brain, Whole Brain on June 28, 2020| Leave a Comment »
don’t feel like delving [into feelings about an old betrayal], especially now when the world seems upside down. honor those feelings.
When Possible
Posted in Acknowledgment, Choices, experience, Learning, Reassurance, Right Brain, Whole Brain, tagged alternate handwriting, Right Brain, Whole Brain on June 18, 2020| Leave a Comment »
strange times continue & no experience in how to deal with them. frustrating & depressing. but know that erring on the side of caution when possible is the safest path. doing your best, dear one. all you can do.
