Plus BIRDSEED, this month's Resiliency Circle details, and "Unlocking Creativity Through a Trauma-Informed Lens" (on the Wellness Center Creators podcast).
Ooh I like that, protecting the contradictions! Makes me think of other kind of contradictions, paradoxes, and ambiguities too. How (seemingly) wildly different things can both be true at the same time. Like I know that this is for the better, AND I feel incredibly sad about it. That kind of thing.
Exactly, Philippine! And I think that's why sitting with truth in a truthful, compassionate way is not easy, but very important. Thank you for the helpful reflection.
So looking forward to this month's Resiliency Circle! I often find myself writing my thoughts, feelings, curiousities into my journal, but not expressing them outwardly. I look forward to this little experiement : )
"I want to protect the telling." Brilliant! It is the telling of story that captivates the receiver as much as the story itself. A spectacular tale may be blah when told, well blahly. And an experience without bones can turn widely captivating if a bit embellished, shared by the campfire, featured with music, food or other props. And if possible, by knowing a bit about your audience, one can be wise about who is accompanying you to the scary movie or fireworks. My son, visiting from Italy, paid tribute to The Dalles Library last week and came upon a martial arts teacher giving a presentation on his craft. His unexpected audience of 3 - 5-year-olds (he admitted he was used to adults) heard not appropriate stories about how to cut off the blood supply to your fighting opponent and to look for bulging veins. as a sign of stress!
Ooh I like that, protecting the contradictions! Makes me think of other kind of contradictions, paradoxes, and ambiguities too. How (seemingly) wildly different things can both be true at the same time. Like I know that this is for the better, AND I feel incredibly sad about it. That kind of thing.
Exactly, Philippine! And I think that's why sitting with truth in a truthful, compassionate way is not easy, but very important. Thank you for the helpful reflection.
So looking forward to this month's Resiliency Circle! I often find myself writing my thoughts, feelings, curiousities into my journal, but not expressing them outwardly. I look forward to this little experiement : )
Yay! I think it will be a lovely time.
"I want to protect the telling." Brilliant! It is the telling of story that captivates the receiver as much as the story itself. A spectacular tale may be blah when told, well blahly. And an experience without bones can turn widely captivating if a bit embellished, shared by the campfire, featured with music, food or other props. And if possible, by knowing a bit about your audience, one can be wise about who is accompanying you to the scary movie or fireworks. My son, visiting from Italy, paid tribute to The Dalles Library last week and came upon a martial arts teacher giving a presentation on his craft. His unexpected audience of 3 - 5-year-olds (he admitted he was used to adults) heard not appropriate stories about how to cut off the blood supply to your fighting opponent and to look for bulging veins. as a sign of stress!