This is something I explore in my novels, Manuel. Many dark nightmares forced me to find a way to cope with unconscious fear and deep anxiety. Eventually I learned to "embrace" the evil that was assaulting me in the recurring dreams, which empowered me. It's always hard to explain such subjective things. You and the quote you shared do it much better than I can.
Thank you for commenting, Lorraine. It is difficult to articulate the subjective. In a previous version of the post I also used "embrace" to describe facing the inner threat without attempting to block it. What "gift" does the experience bring that I should consider? I don't want to succumb to hate. I am not a psychologist— just trying to work my way through the challenges. Thank you so much for sharing.
It often seems that I linger in that dark place whether I want to or not but more often these days I am learning to do that deep breathing in and out. I am trying to just trust that good will win out. Some days that's easier than other days.
This is something I explore in my novels, Manuel. Many dark nightmares forced me to find a way to cope with unconscious fear and deep anxiety. Eventually I learned to "embrace" the evil that was assaulting me in the recurring dreams, which empowered me. It's always hard to explain such subjective things. You and the quote you shared do it much better than I can.
Thank you for commenting, Lorraine. It is difficult to articulate the subjective. In a previous version of the post I also used "embrace" to describe facing the inner threat without attempting to block it. What "gift" does the experience bring that I should consider? I don't want to succumb to hate. I am not a psychologist— just trying to work my way through the challenges. Thank you so much for sharing.
Well stated
It often seems that I linger in that dark place whether I want to or not but more often these days I am learning to do that deep breathing in and out. I am trying to just trust that good will win out. Some days that's easier than other days.
Thank you, Gracie. I find it reassuring to hear from others that share this boat.
Love Joan's work. And appreciate your consistent writing ... persistent, insistent, commitment to finding our footing in the face of this dark time!!
Thank you, Karen. We need to help each other trek through this swamp!
Joyfully resilient is a good start.
A good plan, Frederick. Thanks for commenting.
I like Joan Chittister's definition of growth. Hadn't heard of her before you brought her to my attention. Quite a prolific writer
She is more mature and eloquent than I will ever be. Thanks for your comment, B.