Recent content by richard_lt

I can relate to your story John, curiuos how you are doing now?

I am halfway to listening to Barrett's book. Fascinating theories on emotions. So many things make more sense now.

thoughts busy, what i wiill do when i finish, i could stop early annd go play that video game i havent played in weeks, what will i say in the post, what body part was i at, am i still at this body part after these many mins/thoughts? i've been learning to meditate for 1-2 years, today mind was...

"First, at the risk of telling you things you already know, I just want to be clear that you don't have to think about this thread in order to heal. The core of TMS healing is contained in Dr. Sarno's 12 reminders, and I generally recommend that people read The Mindbody Prescription or Healing...

"childhood memories are remembered in unconcious mind forefer" inteesting

Thanks for posting reading of your challenges and story i feel relief from the confusion of m y challenges

watching my son's small dog walk in snow, jumping, sniffing scratching searching in snow, my son throwing snow in the air and his dog jumping and biting at the snow. sitting in fron of window, watching snow flakes fall with no wind, gentle, swinging slightly side to side.

I love Dr Mate. He writes of complex topics in a way thats easy to relate/understand. His personal stories are so engaging, makes it easy to connect with him. the story of his mom escaping the Nazis while pregnant with him is made me so sad. I felt I could see feel as the baby in the womb, so...

I like this story. I want to live with a mind where i can hug both wolves and both live and work together. Sometimes fear, anger, frustration, 'bad' emotions are good no? I need some anger to defend myself, frustration when things dont go well. I want to learn to feel and use all without getting...

wao man i was speechless for days not knowing whjat tosay, no dont apologize 'sorry for the book', i deeply appreciate your story, powerful, makes me feel compassiojn, sadness and i wish i could hug you, may you have peace, love and kindness

I'm noticing it, 'goodism and perfectionism', more than ever as i work thru Alan's program and listen to his book. jeez i almost went tot that sentence to fix it arrrggg, this is hard, the first few days have been rough. i've had some really good moments of reflection, expressing myself, letting...

I did, held out long, it's sad, and i admit theres a part of me that feels 'proud?' of holding that long, thoughts 'you're good at toughing it out, holding, one of the best maybe?' can you believe this? I cant believe i am admitting that. "Of the TMS I have had in life about 90% were around...

jeezz this is tough, i struggle with not fearing activities that usually cause pain. Someone said recently to watch the 'judgement and pressure' and give yourself a break' its the words i keep going back to, this will take time

curious how you are doing. i too stress, feel so much pressure with big life decisions. career exploration, do i go back to grad school and study social science/enviroment, natural resources or take couses in it, project mgt, apply to well paid jobs w/ likely high pressure or continue applying...