Digging in the Archives
I had another session with Dr. Rad Jungian today during which it occurred to me that there are parallels between his coming to know me and my life and newer friends on my LJ list. I share pieces of my life with you, but the back story is undeveloped. I actually kind of like it that way. In an analogous fashion, I enjoy reading posts from friends who I don't know so well and making my own conjectures about back stories. Sometimes pieces of the narrative slowly get filled in, sometimes not. If I get really curious I'll dig in the archives in an attempt to add some flesh to my imaginings. Most of the time I don't bother because I enjoy the unfolding aspect of the relationships created here.
I have, however, been working on having the good doctor know my narrative, at least as best I understand at this moment, so we've spend a fair amount of time slogging through the muck of my mental and experiential archives. At the end he summed it all up: "It sounds to me like you are reclaiming yourself, reclaiming your relationship with your mother, and building a community where you can feel like you." Maybe I'll fill in more back story over time, but for now that seems like all anyone needs to know.
I have, however, been working on having the good doctor know my narrative, at least as best I understand at this moment, so we've spend a fair amount of time slogging through the muck of my mental and experiential archives. At the end he summed it all up: "It sounds to me like you are reclaiming yourself, reclaiming your relationship with your mother, and building a community where you can feel like you." Maybe I'll fill in more back story over time, but for now that seems like all anyone needs to know.