Out of the Mire
…because thriving is the goal
Category: encouragement
Between Blame and Uncertainty
I learned something new this week. Well, I should say that I relearned something old, and it resonated as if it were new. It’s worth sharing. There is a phenomenon that almost everyone seems to experience, at some point, after surviving something bad that… Continue Reading “Between Blame and Uncertainty”
Einstein on Changing Your Life
I read an article in the New York Times this morning entitled: Want to Be Creative on Purpose? Schedule It Right off the bat I can tell you that it’s a quick and dirty read and probably true. Written by Carl Richards aka Sketch… Continue Reading “Einstein on Changing Your Life”
The Essence of Healing
I wanted to write something germane to your life and process. Something that might speak to you. To anyone. To everyone. Perhaps this might. I go to therapy every Tuesday. I like to think that I’m ‘getting it done’ whatever ‘it’ is, but, as… Continue Reading “The Essence of Healing”
Profound Trauma and EMDR
I have been writing about EMDR and the process of therapy for a few reasons. I often tell people that therapy is good. Go to therapy! But then I’m met with this common response: “Why?” That’s legit. Why indeed. Providing documentation of the actual… Continue Reading “Profound Trauma and EMDR”
Imposter Syndrome in Trauma Survivors
Here’s a story. I’m sharing it because it might elucidate something for you. I’ll open with a question. Have you ever felt something like a fear of discovery? Like if people found out who you really were, then they would abandon you because, deep… Continue Reading “Imposter Syndrome in Trauma Survivors”
Deep Programming and Core Beliefs
I have discussed core beliefs on this blog (Core Beliefs and Double Distortions, Gridlock and Core Beliefs, Core Beliefs) . After my “career” in therapy, I thought I’d covered all the ground until I landed on core beliefs. I learned that after putting in… Continue Reading “Deep Programming and Core Beliefs”
A Sunday Thought
“If I quit now, then I will soon be back to where I started. And when I started I was desperately hoping to be where I am now.” Unknown
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