I'm not there, but I have been. Thank you for sharing and reminding me of all of the messiness and potential for growth. I feel it. It's given me an opportunity to review my tools and get them in order. Such a dance. Thanks for that.
This sure resonates with me too, Laurie. It's easy for many of us to be in a "bad space" these days. Your method of going to the core is courageous because, let's face it, it's scary in there! While most of my clients are dealing with their leadership challenges, I recently had one client come to tears when she let herself feel the hopelessness. I'm being certified as a Resilience Coach because I think there will be many people who will experience a sense of hopelessness in the coming years (put my mask on first!) Thank you for the method and the reminder that sitting in it for a period can be helpful, calling for support can be helpful. We need a pressure release valve. Most importantly, don't spiral down without a lifeline. Tether yourself to someone up top!
Hey, Laurie- Hopelessness, yes, I've been there. All I can say is you seem to be moving through this period with all the grace that can be expected. Thanks for sharing your post. It's connection, I think, that helps us all manage the tough emotions. Take care 🤎
You’re courageous: staying with the feelings is hard. I’d encourage you to go deeper into the hopelessness, for that might be the door to radical acceptance.
I’ve been writing about this lately and agree with Pema Chödrön when she makes a case against hope. She writes, “Hope and fear come from feeling that we lack something; they come from a sense of poverty. We can’t simply relax with ourselves. We hold on to hope, and hope robs us of the present moment.”
Who would you be without the thought that hope is necessary?
Thanks for sharing, Laurie. I'M WITH YOU.
I'm not there, but I have been. Thank you for sharing and reminding me of all of the messiness and potential for growth. I feel it. It's given me an opportunity to review my tools and get them in order. Such a dance. Thanks for that.
This sure resonates with me too, Laurie. It's easy for many of us to be in a "bad space" these days. Your method of going to the core is courageous because, let's face it, it's scary in there! While most of my clients are dealing with their leadership challenges, I recently had one client come to tears when she let herself feel the hopelessness. I'm being certified as a Resilience Coach because I think there will be many people who will experience a sense of hopelessness in the coming years (put my mask on first!) Thank you for the method and the reminder that sitting in it for a period can be helpful, calling for support can be helpful. We need a pressure release valve. Most importantly, don't spiral down without a lifeline. Tether yourself to someone up top!
Laurie, May you know you are not alone. And I love you for your courage, your authenticity and your depth of feelings. Sending hugs your way....
Hey, Laurie- Hopelessness, yes, I've been there. All I can say is you seem to be moving through this period with all the grace that can be expected. Thanks for sharing your post. It's connection, I think, that helps us all manage the tough emotions. Take care 🤎
You’re courageous: staying with the feelings is hard. I’d encourage you to go deeper into the hopelessness, for that might be the door to radical acceptance.
I’ve been writing about this lately and agree with Pema Chödrön when she makes a case against hope. She writes, “Hope and fear come from feeling that we lack something; they come from a sense of poverty. We can’t simply relax with ourselves. We hold on to hope, and hope robs us of the present moment.”
Who would you be without the thought that hope is necessary?