Posted by gobbledygook on November 17, 2009, at 12:06:11
In reply to Re: Magic..., posted by pegasus on November 17, 2009, at 10:06:53
> Oh, yeah, magic is what it is alright. I could point to several moments that felt really special, and magical. But I think the big magic was something I only realized completely in retrospect. It built up gradually over time, and eventually I could recognize that I was different and at the same time more truly myself than ever. I was so much freer and happier. Hard times came along, and I handled them fairly well. My life was more aligned with my love, and I could see the parts that still rubbed with a new, more helpful perspective. Truly magic.
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> The moments of magic were those that revealed the attunement of the relationship, or my progress. Like this conversation:
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> (I say some statement about myself)
> T: I know
> me: I know (smile)
> T: I know (smile)
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> Sounds silly, but it felt great.
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> pegYou said it so well, Peg. Magic is exactly what I've been experiencing with my new therapist. I would not have believed it if I hadn't
experienced it myself...so perfect and exquisite!! The "knowing" and the connection between us when we're truly present and in the
moment together creates this magic. It seems to happen when I open myself up to feel his support, acceptance, caring, respect, trust
and love. He is a rare compassionate human being who truly cares.I'm noticing a different self slowly emerging, which feels strange but wonderful at the same time. Wonderful and freer, because what's
emerging feels like my true self. I haven't felt this good in a long time -- precious moments of clarity, well-being, and feeling centered.
I hope the magic I feel with my therapist continues to grow and evolves into magic that I can create by myself...for myself.Thanks for the lovely thread, workinprogress.
Ava
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