Thanks Dev, those who walk the wounded healer path would have to agree. I've been looking into the idea of Wetiko over the last year and it speaks of a similar idea, in that the catalyst for our most profound growth comes from our deepest sorry and pain. I think for every person that 'escapes' their trauma there are 100s still kept in their psychological matrix, wondering how and if they'd ever escape. A thought provoking piece, cheers. Jonathan
I can relate to some of what you say as someone who is comfort and security averse and who finds moments of transcendental wonder in risk and travel. Having said that I have adventurous friends on interesting paths who seem to come from loving homes. For some their trajectory comes from encouragement and a sense of worth as opposed to having to achieve escape velocity. I am involved in supporting 6 year old twins and the combination of a their mothers daring and the love they get is making them more physically and emotionally strong than some of their more cosetted peers. I flatlined for a number of years (thanks dope and booze) unconsciously processing some toxic shit in my childhood and could have done without that monumental waste of time.
Thanks Dev, those who walk the wounded healer path would have to agree. I've been looking into the idea of Wetiko over the last year and it speaks of a similar idea, in that the catalyst for our most profound growth comes from our deepest sorry and pain. I think for every person that 'escapes' their trauma there are 100s still kept in their psychological matrix, wondering how and if they'd ever escape. A thought provoking piece, cheers. Jonathan
A history of suffering can make life richer, _if_ one gets out from under it.
I can relate to some of what you say as someone who is comfort and security averse and who finds moments of transcendental wonder in risk and travel. Having said that I have adventurous friends on interesting paths who seem to come from loving homes. For some their trajectory comes from encouragement and a sense of worth as opposed to having to achieve escape velocity. I am involved in supporting 6 year old twins and the combination of a their mothers daring and the love they get is making them more physically and emotionally strong than some of their more cosetted peers. I flatlined for a number of years (thanks dope and booze) unconsciously processing some toxic shit in my childhood and could have done without that monumental waste of time.
great insights as usual Dev; thanks so much