Monthly Archives: April 2012

One day at a time

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

The phrase “one day at a time” is such a fantastic one. I love how you can change out the word day for any measure of time. It is truly on one size fits all phrase. Why is that? Simply … Continue reading →

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Signs of a good group session: anxiety

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Well there is growth people! All over the place. How do I know? If I was anymore anxious I would just have a stroke and be done with it. When I leave the group sweating, nauseous, and then get a … Continue reading →

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The phrase “Thank you”

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

Have you noticed that “thank you” seems to becoming passé? I have noticed that when I am out and about I say it more than anyone else. I wonder why. While I don’t have that answer here are some thoughts … Continue reading →

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Being a wimp or protective?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

How do you respond to commercials on child abuse? What about the ones about animal abuse? Then there are the ones on people starving or dying due to drought. Add in the news reports about war, terror, abuse, violence and … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

The worst part of fear is, well, fearing things. In my post Ewwww I discussed my discomfort with certain emotions. Let’s face it discomfort equals fear. No other way around it. So what do I fear about these emotions? For the … Continue reading →

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Ewwwww!

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

There are certain things that elicit an “Ewww” from me. Sprider…depends on their size. Snakes? Surprisingly not. Though I have to admit I always thought they would. What does you ask? Certain emotions and feelings. There is more to it then … Continue reading →

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Easter as an adult

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

Welcome to Easter Sunday as an adult. Today has convinced me I am really an adult. CRAP! My day started with sleeping in until 6 AM. Got up, fed the cats, started coffee, and did some other house keeping. I … Continue reading →

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Safe and better than I was. Isn’t that good enough?

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

I have been in this place for a while. I realized the other day it is the “I am way better than I was and still feel safe.” Not a bad place to be, but I can’t stay here. Even … Continue reading →

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Huh, Spring

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Well I appear to have a clue. Possibly, maybe. It’s spring. *I know* The thing is this year I seem to be reacting to the season change differently than recent years. I am feeling lots of different sensations. Kind of … Continue reading →

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Brain dump

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

Is this a stage of overload? I’ve been asking myself this for the last couple of days. I don’t know how to explain where I am now. I figure I will do a brain dump here (lucky you) and see what comes up. … Continue reading →

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