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Comment on Trauma by Meg

Meg — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:17:44 +0000

Rob,
Part of what I’m exploring is the way past trauma unconsciously drives our behavior and how to interrupt that process in a healthy way. The first step is, of course, to become conscious of our habitual, maladaptive, behavior patterns, aka “acting out”. What you noted is even deeper (and gnarlier) than that! Meg

Comment on Trauma by Rob444

Rob444 — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:39:32 +0000

Great topic, Meg !

I also wonder about traumas that happen but never known to a person. Unconscious traumas.

Are those the ones that drive people relentlessly.

thanks, Rob

Comment on LOVE by Les,Carol and Zach

Les,Carol and Zach — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:35:56 +0000

Meg:

What beautiful words and thoughts. Carol and I just finished reading what you have written and are in awe of how you were able to capture so many complex feelings and thoughts from the service for our daughter.

Thank you for being there for us during this time. We are so thankful for your support and help.

Les, Carol and Zach

Comment on Empathy by Cynthia

Cynthia — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 03:18:25 +0000

Great post, Meg. You’re right. The tag word for The Golden Rule is Empathy. Knowing how you feel is such an important part of growing up. Recognizing that others have the same feelings, equally as important. As a mother, I always tried to ask the question, “How do you think so and so felt when . . .” Now I ask my grandkids too. Anyone who knows me well will tell you that, as Dolly Parton says in Steel Magnolias, “Nobody cries alone in my presence.” We need more of that. Not the crying. Just the Empathy.

Comment on Friendship by Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:40:51 +0000

Wow! I found the blog. It brought a big smile to my face to see the doggies in the park in Chicago…all three of us looking quite spry and nimble! Good to read your thoughts, Meg. Particulary helpful to me today, as I’m mulling over a wonderful friend’s ongoing battle with an aggressive form of leukemia, and thinking about that friendship. The leaf picture is fantastic! Sending love, Sarah

Comment on Grief by Laura

Laura — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:57:35 +0000

Great blog, Meg. Terrific insights, should be good comfort to anyone experiencing grief.

Comment on Ego by Marla Estes

Marla Estes — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:35:43 +0000

The way I think about it is when anger is blocked or frustrated, it turns to hatred…hatred is when there is absolutely no hope of changing anything w/ your anger, when you feel absolutely powerless. So then it turns into a desire to kill or get rid of what is so disempowering you. I’m giving a talk about Rethinking Hatred on Feb 23 at the Peace House in Ashland.

Comment on Winter Within by Joe

Joe — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:18:19 +0000

Thanks Meg. Your thoughts are refreshing and add warmth on a January day.

Comment on Winter Within by Ginny

Ginny — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:50:37 +0000

Meg,

Congratulations! I enjoyed reading through the blog and your entire site. The words moved me during this peaceful morning and I look forward to following this meaningful creation as it continues to develop. Peace and happiness always my friend……
Ginny