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Some morning thoughts

Some morning thoughts

Dec 09, 2023
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Some morning thoughts…

  • The body remembers, even if the conscious mind doesn’t. Even if the conscious mind remembers, but thinks it’s unimportant or no big deal, the body will tell the real story.

  • When we experience abuse because we are being neglected, because no one is paying attention to what is happening or doesn’t want to see it, we can become activated in our adult relationships if it feels like we are being ignored.

  • Asking for attention, when we need and want it, can be overly complex if we have a disorganized/fearful-avoidant attachment style that will in one moment scream Pay Attention To Me and then the moment we get the attention screams What are you doing?? Leave Me Alone!!!

  • Being in adult relationships means all parties are bringing their Stuff with them. It also means there needs to be a certain level of self awareness and willingness to do The Work so that we project our stuff as little as possible on the other(s).

  • Knowing what we have capacity for, what we want, and how thos…

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