Confession Time
My writing and thinking surround mental health. It’s an inward-directed enterprise; it primarily benefits me, as I’ve experienced neurosis all my life. I suspect I know its source now, but recognizing its presence within me doesn’t always stop its effects.
That’s why I spent 30 years looking for a weapon. Two years ago, I found it in Emotional Freedom Techniques, which has released me from my invisible prison. It helped me calm my spirit enough so I could begin working on that fundamental emotional skill—Self-Awareness.
My interest in psychology and neuroscience research quickly grew. I’ve found several pieces of research to blend into my own self-care practice and shared many with you, Dear Reader.
On Saturday, July 5, I’ll have another you won’t want to miss.
Lately, I’ve realized I’ve more work to do in maintaining vigilance.
I love my country. I played in a National Guard band as a reservist for many years, and our band would often play patriotic music for the public on holidays. I remember tears in my eyes more than once while performing and seeing a waving flag, thinking of the sacrifice of the men at Valley Forge and the famous WWII photo of a soldier firing a pistol at unseen German soldiers while carrying a wounded buddy on his back.
The rapidly growing disregard for what they fought for hurts my heart and spirit. I’ve felt sadness. Anger. Bewilderment. Disbelief. Hope. Hopelessness.
I write on the importance of building emotional skills, yet….I experienced the very trap of which I warn my readers—of letting one’s thought-life run without restraint.
The time to work on Self-Awareness is always right now.
Guard your mind, Dear Reader! :-)