Discouraged

[Tennis Tom]

Will a hand (paw) stand do?

WOW-MEOW!!! This kitty would win the Yoga competition at Goa beach paws down! Thanks for that Plum, nice to see you back here.

 

[Aziz]

So while I'm grateful to have some tools with which to work, I'm so discouraged. I seem to be missing something, otherwise my subC would not feel the need to constantly seek new ways to torment me!

Hi Gigi,

I know the feeling. AND, I believe someone (like me) who is TMS-prone is going to have a pattern of my mind always throwing something at me now and then.

The discouragement, deflation, etc... is probably a form of subtle resistance to going back into the healing work of TMS... Thinking psychological, digging into unwanted or threatening emotions. That can be so uncomfortable, right?!

And so we resist, or ruminate, or say, "why me? Not again!"

BUT

You are a warrior. You have defeated TMS in so many places. You have been victorious in so many battles!

If this has been there for 35 years, then it's one of TMS's main strongholds. Perhaps it's final one...

You've done this before. You are an expert. You are a champion. I believe in you.

With love and gratitude,
Aziz

 

[Gigi]

Hi Gigi,

I know the feeling. AND, I believe someone (like me) who is TMS-prone is going to have a pattern of my mind always throwing something at me now and then.

The discouragement, deflation, etc... is probably a form of subtle resistance to going back into the healing work of TMS... Thinking psychological, digging into unwanted or threatening emotions. That can be so uncomfortable, right?!

And so we resist, or ruminate, or say, "why me? Not again!"

BUT

You are a warrior. You have defeated TMS in so many places. You have been victorious in so many battles!

If this has been there for 35 years, then it's one of TMS's main strongholds. Perhaps it's final one...

You've done this before. You are an expert. You are a champion. I believe in you.

With love and gratitude,
Aziz

Thank you Aziz! What a wonderfully encouraging post! I AM having success, which is a blessing.
This program works in part because of the great support we provide each other. We call each other out when necessary, we encourage, bolster, and cheer each other.
Such a gift.

 

[Gigi]

Hi Gigi, Checking in with you. I hope each day your spirits are lifting. Thinking of you.

All is well. I'm working the program, esp Alan's new one, and even though I had back to school in about 10 days, l'm really feeling blessed.
How are things with you, Marcia?

 

[AC45]

Hi @Gigi,

My fellow insomniac!

I can relate to how you are feeling.

I've read a lot of books but I am finding Total Catastrophe Living to be very helpful right now.

I know it is a classic but for me if feels really complimentary to TMS healing.

Thinking of you!
AC45

 

[Gigi]

Hi @Gigi,

My fellow insomniac!

I can relate to how you are feeling.

I've read a lot of books but I am finding Total Catastrophe Living to be very helpful right now.

I know it is a classic but for me if feels really complimentary to TMS healing.

Thinking of you!
AC45

Thanks, AC! I'll try to find it. As a librarian, I'm always grateful when someone recommends a book to me.