You are a seeker.
Delight in the mastery
Of your hands and your feet,
Of your words and your thoughts.
Delight in meditation and in solitude.
Compose yourself, be happy.
You are a seeker.
-Buddha in the Dhammapada, courtesy of dailyzen.com
A common symptom of depression is isolation. People can spend hours in bed; shut in their houses; and avoiding human contact. The experience is agonizing and grows more powerful with each day spent in the dark . The desire for death becomes stronger and more possible when someone is convinced they are truly alone in the world. The process of psychotherapy is to realize we are seekers and can experience unconditional positive self regard when in the company of others. To delight in the mastery of our hands and feet we need to accept all aspects of ourselves without judgement. As a seeker we turn our life’s journey into a pilgrimage. We pursue new understandings of our self and others. We turn to meditation and solitude as a healthy refuge to cultivate our inherent compassion and loving-kindness. As a seeker we embody the Awakened Way and celebrate our connection with the world.
A deeper understanding of ourselves and the process of change in psychotherapy.
Monday, October 6, 2014
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