I've been gone from the "blog-world" for quite some time. At first I felt bad, then I felt relieved. Now, I feel compelled to write a new post.
What has prompted my gravitation to blog today? Honestly, too many things to mention. People would guess that because I'm a counselor that psychologically all of my emotions should be well figured out. I mean....I can literally do therapy on myself couldn't I? I know what NOT TO SAY to make me "open-up"; I know what my biggest hurts or troubles are---right? I even know how much I'm willing to "reveal of my true self" before the next session---ahead of time. So, how could a counselor have any significant issues--when it seems that all of the elements of a a great session (rapport, trust, congruence, etc.) are present?
Who knows? I sure as hell don't.
And most important, I'm slightly annoyed with myself for having such an extensive education in counseling--and still not being immune to the trials and tribulations of life.
My family drives me crazy. My friends drive me crazy. My job drives me crazy. The Dragon drives me crazy.
I don't know the cure for the cancer eating away at my family. I'm running out of the patience required to contend with my friends and their troubles regarding their respective partners. I certainly don't know how to grow enough hands to complete all of the tasks that are slyly added to my job description. And, taming the dragon is proving to be both dangerous and time consuming (e.g. I've been burned a time or two)
Although I don't have the answers to many of my personal challenges, I'm certain that I'll ask these questions for the rest of my life.
Maybe I should've been a psychic--my predictions of the future seem painfully accurate.
The Counselor
Monday, July 09, 2007
I should've been a psychic!
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Sometimes Couns, (that's short for "Counselor") you have to realize that you can only do so much- and oddly enough, everyone sorts out their own problems in the end. They just need a little push, and that's where you come in. Take a deep breath, sip on a cool beverage and focus on you for a little while. We all need a sabbatical every now and again...and again....and again...
I wish I knew how to deal with the cancer eating away at our family as well. I'm sorry you're having to go through that.
I hope all works out well for you and the dragon you're trying to tame.
I've missed your posts, but I completely understand as I dropped out of the blogosphere for a while myself.
Thank Paz,
I guess everyone needs to take a break every once in a while. I find that I spend a lot of my time trying to help other people solve their problems--rather than taking the time to identify/solve my own.
I'm glad I back in the blog world....it's so free out here!
"Couns"
Aisby,
I'm so glad you stopped by! I missed reading your entries too! I hope your school year went well. It's challenging work, but VERY rewarding.
As for that Dragon I'm taming, I don't have to break-out the whip often....but he's quite a character!
The Counselor
Love the pic.
Counselor,
First I want to say that I am so happy that you are back blogging. Now on to the good stuff. I swear that you and I were separated at birth. I understand the going through it and having everyone turn to you for the answer, when you don't always know the answer. Or better yet, you need to turn to someone else.
Our paths are our own and only we can work them out. It is nice to have a few sounding boards from time to time, but my dad gave me the best advice ever, so I am going to share a tidbit of it with you.
When you are struggling with a situation in your life, no matter what it is, weigh it in two ways 1.) is it good for you or
2.) is it bad for you
That's it. It is so simple and yet it really makes a lot of sense. Then he has a great relationship analogy as well, but that is for another blog.
By the way if I missed your B-day fellow LEO :-) Happy belated and if it hasn't gotten here yet, Happy Birthday.
Sister in struggle,
Ms. Denva :-)
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