Comments on: ~ cracking open the layers ~

By: daringtowrite

daringtowrite — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:30:59 +0000

thanks for not hiding. sending you love and hugs.

By: megg

megg — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:41:09 +0000

Oh, I am SO PROUD of you! You sound more determined than you have in a long time!! I know that this is something you have to do alone, but know that I am walking fairly close and ready to hold you hand whenever you need it!

By: darlene

darlene — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:14:54 +0000

oh boy … i relate to so much of this, so much … sending you much love and understanding, xo

By: Bella Rum

Bella Rum — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:31:33 +0000

Sucking the life out of you, huh? So often we don’t reach out for help until the life has literally been sucked out of us. I recall telling my doctor that I was so far down I had not choice but to ask for help.

This all sounds wonderfully interesting to me and hopefully, enlightening for you. I wish you well in this quest for insight and I wish you peace.

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:14:44 +0000

These are huge steps you’re taking that require a lot of courage and even though this is a journey you have to walk yourself, you can still recieve “postcards” of encouragement and caring along the way!

((hugs)), Kate

By: kendalee

kendalee — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:50:57 +0000

I think that rainbow is the perfect metaphor for what you’re describing here Kerstin. I echo Beverly’s thoughts about the transformational power of this self-knowledge (she put it so well) and I think your bravery is beautiful. I’d also like to thank you for sharing it here because it resonates deeply with me and, although you’re absolutely right, we are each walking our own unique spiral pathway, I find comfort and courage in recognising that some of us cross through similar territory from time to time.

As for who you may lose along the way… I used to consider myself such a failure if I didn’t give enough, even everything I had, to maintain every relationship forever. Even those that drained and exhausted me. I don’t expect this of others so why do I expect it of myself, I eventually asked? Now I believe it’s part of the growth to part ways with some. Sad? Yes, often. Really hurtful in some cases, but sometimes necessary nevertheless. Your heart will carry those it’s truly connected with into the next phase, don’t be afraid. The one person you absolutely need on your path, is you. Thinking of you… K xx

By: Beverly Gilbert

Beverly Gilbert — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:08:54 +0000

Kerstin,
How eye-opening to begin the journey of really understanding yourself, what makes you tick, what sets your triggers, perhaps why you react the way you do. Powerful knowledge, but yes scary because it makes you so much more vulnerable (no more shields, excuses, procrastination). I want you to know how courageous I think you are for going through all of this, for asking the questions and delving deep to find the answers.

By: lilalia

lilalia — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:29:23 +0000

Very glad you shared this part of your journey with us. I’ll take a look at your link. Like you, I am a skeptic of such “profiling”. Yet, you pervasively state how, in this instance, identifying certain mechanisms and behaviour has helped you.