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Posted by ClearSkies on August 29, 2007, at 14:29:28
Twice now, after I've had my therapy appointment, something has come up that day that has been relevant to what we've discussed. Today we talked about how my husband has not been able to appreciate the value of therapy ("couldn't you just call a friend and talk about your problems instead of paying this lady to listen?"). It really sets me off when he talks like this because, in fact, I don't have many friends IRL, and I don't like feeling defensive about my therapy time. So we talked about what it was that resonated with me, and my T suggested that I call a friend to make a lunch date to talk to her, instead of sitting around waiting for someone to call me. (Amazing that I would consider doing that, even.) There is only 1 or 2 people that I would even have the nerve to call to meet with.
So this afternoon the phone rings and it's one of these 2 local friends, who just wants to talk and I'm sitting there listening, and I'm thinking, Wait, did my therapist tell her to call me? So bizarre!!! And of course the talking is NOTHING like therapy, but it's exactly like two friends talking and being supportive. It was a lovely call and I just felt like it was totally set up!
And the time before this was my therapist wondering aloud if I might want to interact more with others by maybe volunteering at another place. And that afternoon I got the call for an afternoon of work, after almost 3 years of no work at all.
If this is a conspiracy, then I'm in!! It's just weird and nice feeling, and makes me believe even more than ever that everything happens exactly when it's supposed to, and not a minute before.
ClearSkies
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on August 29, 2007, at 17:35:29
In reply to Synergy and therapy, posted by ClearSkies on August 29, 2007, at 14:29:28
So, I was perusing the bookstore and decided to pick up an Oprah-sanctioned book so that I could snicker.
The Secret
guffaw.
And it sounds like you have hit upon one of the metaphysical laws that have governed the 1% of mankind that is brilliant and successful. the law of attraction. by thinking about something, you make it happen. Even if another person is the one calling you. It's because of (shhh!!!) the SECRET. The SECRET is that the inner voice of longing traveled and created powerful vibrations in your environment that led to your friends calling you.
Now I'm going to send powerful waves out to get money in the mail.
shhhh!!!! THE SECRET!!!!(sorry for the dumb post- actually your post is pretty cool. I just wanted to throw out a philosophical/Dr. Phil spin on it)
-Ll
p.s. I'm not even gonna link it here. such a silly thing!
Posted by DAisym on August 30, 2007, at 0:51:55
In reply to Synergy and therapy, posted by ClearSkies on August 29, 2007, at 14:29:28
I think things happen when you are open to seeing them. There may have been other times that these things happen but you were too busy or distracted or depressed, or whatever, to see them. Your therapist is planting idea seeds and with a little time and care, they grow. How cool is that!!
Keep the faith - I think we can make stuff happen for ourselves if we believe.
Posted by Dinah on August 30, 2007, at 7:38:43
In reply to Synergy and therapy, posted by ClearSkies on August 29, 2007, at 14:29:28
I always had that experience with one of my pastors. It was astonishing.
Beardedlady explained it to me once, but it's been a while and I can't quite re-explain it. It is nice, and very helpful, though.
Posted by muffled on August 30, 2007, at 8:43:18
In reply to Synergy and therapy, posted by ClearSkies on August 29, 2007, at 14:29:28
Cool post CS.
It is most definately wird when stuff like that happens.
I figger its my higher power or mebbe an angel giving me a break or something...
And ya it DOES feel good when stuff like that happens :-)
Glad you had some good feelings going on.
Thanks for posting that.
M
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