I've had a lot going on in my head lately. Alas, most of it isn't anything I can possibly blog about. In between family vacationing and family reunioning, there hasn't been much extra time for me to write or process the things going on in my life, but I have been meeting regularly with my very talented therapist, which continues to be a good experience.
I've had a number of different therapists over the years. For the most part they were timesinks; well-intentioned people who listened sympathetically to me but with whom I experienced no significant personal progress, insight, or growth.
But this time it's different. I seem to have stumbled upon a Blue Whisperer*. And this fact alone is changing the landscape of my life. It's quite humbling and remarkable to me, actually. It's bringing me hope, and moments of happy anticipation at the thought of healing and surmounting the abuse and trauma of the past.
The sky is not the limit, nor the stars above.
*I haven't seen the movie or read the book, but the term "horse whisperer" goes back to the early nineteenth century when an Irish horseman, Daniel Sullivan, made a name for himself in England by rehabilitating horses that had become vicious and intractable due to abuse or accidental trauma. While I am neither equine nor vicious (in my opinion), I liked the comparison.
Grateful for:
1) A new friend, who is going to help me create a painting tomorrow.
2) Important "ahh haa" moments
3) People who love my kids
5 comments:
You're certainly neither equine nor vicious! I'm glad you've found someone who can aid you in finding more hope and happiness - one can't have too much of either of those.
You write so beautifully. I am so thrilled you have found hope and healing. Keep on keepin' on.
We need to get together soon and try out some of that homemade ice-cream of yours.
Talk to you soon!
Argh! After meeting all of the fabulous women last night, I've spent some time trying to find out a little more. However, I CANNOT STOP READING YOU BLOG! You write so well and are so interesting. I'm running out of time I can spend on the computer though. :)
It was nice to meet you and now I'll follow your blog!
Love the new header montage. What you dream of creating with a paintbrush may pale in comparison to your abilities in both photography & in editing computer graphics.
Still, there's nothing like putting that paint to the paper or canvas or just smack on the living room wall if it pleases ya! Oooh what would the neighbors think if you just suddenly muraled your garage door in hues of blues! Ha!!
So glad you have found a BLUE WHISPERER! That made me smile...
does she or he have a sister out on the east coast?? :)
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