Good evening everyone,
This week was amazing, thrilling, offering more drama than I'd care having. Nonetheless, it was also terrific, causing my character to grow. I've missed hanging out with you guys.
I'm seeing new clients. Eight this week, four more in the new week starting in a few minutes. Today, I received two calls from two new people wanting my help.
A Possibility To Know Me Better
(At least a video tape of me.)
Changing subjects, I haven't heard from any other readers, besides Keith, who want to see the fifteen minute video clip of a talk I gave two weeks ago. If there is enough interest, I'll embed it in this inn. You'd get a better idea of my personality and you'd hear me (not to mention getting a sense of my humor).
Yesterday, I worked with my intern. I learned more about her in the process. I'm thankful for her help. Today, I saw five clients and will visit with another tomorrow.
Tomorrow, I'll sneak in watching my football team----the San Francisco 49ers. For those not in the know, there's been a bit of a tempest about the quarterback. It looks like Coach Harbaugh has gone with \the newer QB. He prefers Colin Kaepernick, who appears to have more abilities than Alex Smith, who has been quarterbacking the team since 2005.
It will be nice watching the game, engaging in something fun, not intense.
My Gratitudes for Saturday:
1. I love my work. It's my ministry. Yes, it cab wear me out. But, I enjoy making my life count.
2. Work allows me to weave many parts of me. I use my research, education, past experiences, my ability to hear, communicate and synthesize. My spirituality is also critical in what I do.
I find clinicians are often in denial. Most have not done recovery work---so what they share is from the neck up. Often they present themselves as not having vulnerabilities. To show otherwise makes them fear that they will not have authority to help others. I totally, totally disagree. Did I say totally?
That's a subject for another day. I find most therapists are paid co-dependents, which is sad. Often they say what the client wants to hear. They do not challenge those they serve.
With my clients, they have tasks to do between sessions. I insist that they are in touch with their feelings. "I feel that........" statements are of declarations of thought, not feeling. It's critical for us to be in touch with what is alive within us.
3. I rode my bike in-between rain storms. I love releasing tension from my body.
4. I met with a prospective client, during lunch. Our conversation was fabulous. He was abused as a child. We had a wonderful rapport. I appreciated how much work he's done to overcome his past.
5. Two people called me, asking for my services today.
6. I'm getting increasing clarity about my work. It feels good. I've had to rearrange what I normally do on week nights, to fit in the surge of work I've had.
Power Through Prayer
Last night, I visited with a friend. We talked, checked out sailboats and prayed. I learned more about him. When the evening was over, he gave me a ride home----it was raining, I did not have my bike. Before I got out of his car, he said he liked the time shared in prayer.
Prayer is a central part of me. Without it, I couldn't live. We are as strong spiritually as we are in our prayer. I asked my friend if we could pray, before we did. That's not something a person usually requests from an associate.
7. I took care of a commitment today. It's a relief having it off of my mind. I have two more next week. Only with God's help, will I succeed.
8. It's storming outside. A good book, a warm room and time nurturing my inner self is always good during such times. And so it has been.
How About You?
What was you low and high points for this past week? Please share, I love it, when you do!
This week was amazing, thrilling, offering more drama than I'd care having. Nonetheless, it was also terrific, causing my character to grow. I've missed hanging out with you guys.
I'm seeing new clients. Eight this week, four more in the new week starting in a few minutes. Today, I received two calls from two new people wanting my help.
A Possibility To Know Me Better
(At least a video tape of me.)
Changing subjects, I haven't heard from any other readers, besides Keith, who want to see the fifteen minute video clip of a talk I gave two weeks ago. If there is enough interest, I'll embed it in this inn. You'd get a better idea of my personality and you'd hear me (not to mention getting a sense of my humor).
Yesterday, I worked with my intern. I learned more about her in the process. I'm thankful for her help. Today, I saw five clients and will visit with another tomorrow.
Tomorrow, I'll sneak in watching my football team----the San Francisco 49ers. For those not in the know, there's been a bit of a tempest about the quarterback. It looks like Coach Harbaugh has gone with \the newer QB. He prefers Colin Kaepernick, who appears to have more abilities than Alex Smith, who has been quarterbacking the team since 2005.
It will be nice watching the game, engaging in something fun, not intense.
My Gratitudes for Saturday:
1. I love my work. It's my ministry. Yes, it cab wear me out. But, I enjoy making my life count.
2. Work allows me to weave many parts of me. I use my research, education, past experiences, my ability to hear, communicate and synthesize. My spirituality is also critical in what I do.
I find clinicians are often in denial. Most have not done recovery work---so what they share is from the neck up. Often they present themselves as not having vulnerabilities. To show otherwise makes them fear that they will not have authority to help others. I totally, totally disagree. Did I say totally?
That's a subject for another day. I find most therapists are paid co-dependents, which is sad. Often they say what the client wants to hear. They do not challenge those they serve.
With my clients, they have tasks to do between sessions. I insist that they are in touch with their feelings. "I feel that........" statements are of declarations of thought, not feeling. It's critical for us to be in touch with what is alive within us.
3. I rode my bike in-between rain storms. I love releasing tension from my body.
4. I met with a prospective client, during lunch. Our conversation was fabulous. He was abused as a child. We had a wonderful rapport. I appreciated how much work he's done to overcome his past.
5. Two people called me, asking for my services today.
6. I'm getting increasing clarity about my work. It feels good. I've had to rearrange what I normally do on week nights, to fit in the surge of work I've had.
Power Through Prayer
Last night, I visited with a friend. We talked, checked out sailboats and prayed. I learned more about him. When the evening was over, he gave me a ride home----it was raining, I did not have my bike. Before I got out of his car, he said he liked the time shared in prayer.
Prayer is a central part of me. Without it, I couldn't live. We are as strong spiritually as we are in our prayer. I asked my friend if we could pray, before we did. That's not something a person usually requests from an associate.
7. I took care of a commitment today. It's a relief having it off of my mind. I have two more next week. Only with God's help, will I succeed.
8. It's storming outside. A good book, a warm room and time nurturing my inner self is always good during such times. And so it has been.
How About You?
What was you low and high points for this past week? Please share, I love it, when you do!
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4 comments:
My high point of the week: getting recognition at work for a job well-done.
My low point: A stomach virus that kept me out of commission Thursday.
Dear Innkeeper,
My high point this week was...
Having a new colleague to train, travel and converse with on distant and local sales and service calls.
My Saturday Gratitudes are;
1. Exercising and spending quality time in reflection and healing work this week, over "breakfast for dinner," and apple pie a la mode with my mentor.
2. Saying no to overcommitting and overextending myself in too many weekend activities.
3. Spending lunchtime with my aging Mom every Saturday, as I don't know how many more we will have together.
4. Not having to shave much over the weekend!
5. Coming to terms with our sons situations, and learning to let go, when that is what is needed.
6. Giving myself permission to take it easy, rest when needed, and otherwise, "slow down and smell the roses."
Keith,
I'm not surprised. How did your job recognize the excellence you provide, there? Did they take you out for lunch?
I hope you are feeling better. Did you stay home from work, last Thursday?
I enjoy reading your highs and lows. It lets me get better acquainted with you. Thank you, for taking the time to share!
Dear Carl,
I bet the time goes faster, having someone with you.
What are you learning about yourself, as you spend time with your mentor?
I bet you have a bit more sanity, with your wizened perspective about your sons. It is a relief when we realize that there is only one God, and we are not Him.
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