Reply to "Why does it feel so scary if it's not? (Triggers)"

metamantrameMember

Thanks BLT -

Yeah, the elephant metaphor helps me hold things in perspective. I think I was seeing my thinking brain as a big strong elephant, and my feelings as tiny peanuts from the past. Why isn't my thinking brain winning over the old crusty peanut now that I know that's what it is?

And yes - all my work with my (wonderful!) T is on the dual attention. It helps me to hear you remind me of that. It's about being here, being grounded, being in my best/vast/divine self and then turning towards the child part of me (that I call 13 or 6, depending), seeing her, letting her voice her feelings, and then giving her what she needs (kinda re-parenting her).

Okay, I've got my homework for tonight. (((BLT)))

Thanks, friend. You made my night better.

5/22/129:35 PM

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