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"..perhaps by reminding myself that unresolved conflict does bring with it powerlessness or even despair, and that what is called for is compassion and patience, not self-condemnation.
But--oh surprise, surprise--there are times when none of what I know intellectually helps one bit. I remain confused, no matter what I 'tell myself'. And that seems most likely to happen when there are issues too loaded with emotions from the past to be lightly unburdened through rational means. So, i have to accept that uncertainty is sometimes prelude to a new period of risk, to fresh and welcome insights. And sometimes that it is just a prelude to more uncertainty."
I dont think there is anything else that describes what i often go through with such accuracy than that does. It's so wonderfully written and it makes me feel quite optimistic.
But--oh surprise, surprise--there are times when none of what I know intellectually helps one bit. I remain confused, no matter what I 'tell myself'. And that seems most likely to happen when there are issues too loaded with emotions from the past to be lightly unburdened through rational means. So, i have to accept that uncertainty is sometimes prelude to a new period of risk, to fresh and welcome insights. And sometimes that it is just a prelude to more uncertainty."
I dont think there is anything else that describes what i often go through with such accuracy than that does. It's so wonderfully written and it makes me feel quite optimistic.