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11 years 11 months ago #15681
by Jake St. Onge
Replied by Jake St. Onge on topic Spiritual Bypassing Book/Discussion Group
Cool, hopefully it works for everyone
Should be fun!

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11 years 11 months ago #15687
by every3rdthought
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Another thought as I read on: lots of the material seems to be related to the ability to use spiritual practices to 'not have to really feel' what's happening. I've certainly TRIED to do this, and tried quite hard without realising that's what I was doing (I thought I was noting it and therefore not avoiding it), but I've never actually succeeded. I notice though (and I see this often in AA), other people seem to have a real capacity to not feel their feelings - to dissociate - which is a problem, whereas my problem always seemed to be the reverse.
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11 years 11 months ago - 11 years 11 months ago #15702
by Chris Marti
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My observation is that folks who don't often feel their feelings actually think they are, and are the loudest when denying they don't.
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11 years 11 months ago #15704
by Jackson
Replied by Jackson on topic Spiritual Bypassing Book/Discussion Group
As much as I have found benefit in this topic, and have always wanted to read this book, I am SO starved for reading time lately that I just can't bring myself to commit. What a great idea, though!
11 years 11 months ago #15710
by Ona Kiser
Replied by Ona Kiser on topic Spiritual Bypassing Book/Discussion Group
Jackson! Have you been lurking for the past many months? It's nice to see you again.
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11 years 11 months ago #15712
by Chris Marti
Replied by Chris Marti on topic Spiritual Bypassing Book/Discussion Group
I think Jackson's new avatar tells the story of where he's been spending much of his time

11 years 11 months ago #15754
by Jackson
Replied by Jackson on topic Spiritual Bypassing Book/Discussion Group
Chris nailed it
... Well, that, and I'm also doing my counseling internship right now. Working with clients is amazing, and it's also VERY challenging. I'm growing a lot, to say the least.
Ona, I haven't really been lurking much. I miss you guys, though. Nice to see the old place humming along.

Ona, I haven't really been lurking much. I miss you guys, though. Nice to see the old place humming along.