This is such a timely story/reminder for me! My lesson came one day with my vocal instructor. He always gave lessons by sharing his lessons (and there were many). The lesson on this particular day was while everyone is working to remove their chains, you (my instructor and me) are putting them on! This lesson really had great impact on me. I’ve spent a majority of my life people pleasing and not always being me or feeling free to be myself! My hope is that one day, I just won’t care about what others think of me!
Wow-that is powerful! I love that your vocal instructor was so much more than that for you/to you/with you. What does it take to feel free to be one's self? Can we please others and still be ourselves? I don't know. You have shared other lessons from this gifted man with me and when you do, I picture sitting at his feet on some wind-swept hill. He is very wise. Thank you, my Dear Friend, for sharing this here.
Well Howdy to you too! Hmm..it should say, "Taking" names-I'll have to edit that. To the best of my understanding, in my situation, it means noting who is and who isn't treating me right.
I'm simply not as introspective as you are. I don't examine myself like you do.
I like what Sabrina says below about the filter coming off and saying what you mean. That's why Art Linkletter used to like to interview children and old women. We both say exactly what we mean! (Not that you're old, Sabrina; I don't even know you, obv!)
That's why I loved teaching young children so much-they were so pure in their responses to life. Thank you for reading and also for responding to my piece!
I love hearing your voice, Mary! I feel like I am walking in the same shoes. More and more my filter comes off and I share my true feelings. It is freeing to me but yet can be troubling to some. Stay strong my friend!
Aww, Sabrina, thank you! "The Filter"-it's not that it hasn't served us in certain situations, but isn't it liberating to take it off? Yes, it can be troubling to some, and that takes some courage to try and help them understand. You are and always will be a truly special person in our lives. Sylvie was just saying the other day, how you "got" her. Ultimate compliment! Thank you for reading my piece and also for responding with your own story.
I’ve been in therapy for the past 2 1/2 years and like you I started with weekly sessions on Thursdays. I don’t go weekly anymore but still usually on Thursdays. :) It’s been amazing to learn about myself and untangle past trauma. It feels like a never-ending journey.
This is such a timely story/reminder for me! My lesson came one day with my vocal instructor. He always gave lessons by sharing his lessons (and there were many). The lesson on this particular day was while everyone is working to remove their chains, you (my instructor and me) are putting them on! This lesson really had great impact on me. I’ve spent a majority of my life people pleasing and not always being me or feeling free to be myself! My hope is that one day, I just won’t care about what others think of me!
Wow-that is powerful! I love that your vocal instructor was so much more than that for you/to you/with you. What does it take to feel free to be one's self? Can we please others and still be ourselves? I don't know. You have shared other lessons from this gifted man with me and when you do, I picture sitting at his feet on some wind-swept hill. He is very wise. Thank you, my Dear Friend, for sharing this here.
Howdy (just to get closer to Texans!)
What does the "talking names" part mean?
No--í think it was my phone's overly-zealous word-predictor/fixer feature. Sorry about that
Maybe it's a new "thing". ha/ha "Kicking Ass and Talking Names".
Well Howdy to you too! Hmm..it should say, "Taking" names-I'll have to edit that. To the best of my understanding, in my situation, it means noting who is and who isn't treating me right.
I'm simply not as introspective as you are. I don't examine myself like you do.
I like what Sabrina says below about the filter coming off and saying what you mean. That's why Art Linkletter used to like to interview children and old women. We both say exactly what we mean! (Not that you're old, Sabrina; I don't even know you, obv!)
That's why I loved teaching young children so much-they were so pure in their responses to life. Thank you for reading and also for responding to my piece!
I love hearing your voice, Mary! I feel like I am walking in the same shoes. More and more my filter comes off and I share my true feelings. It is freeing to me but yet can be troubling to some. Stay strong my friend!
Aww, Sabrina, thank you! "The Filter"-it's not that it hasn't served us in certain situations, but isn't it liberating to take it off? Yes, it can be troubling to some, and that takes some courage to try and help them understand. You are and always will be a truly special person in our lives. Sylvie was just saying the other day, how you "got" her. Ultimate compliment! Thank you for reading my piece and also for responding with your own story.
I’ve been in therapy for the past 2 1/2 years and like you I started with weekly sessions on Thursdays. I don’t go weekly anymore but still usually on Thursdays. :) It’s been amazing to learn about myself and untangle past trauma. It feels like a never-ending journey.
I like that-"the never-ending journey". That is so true! Thank you for reading and also for sharing your own path.