Everywhere turn around freely,
Not following conditions,
Not falling into classification.
Facing everything, let go and
Attain stability.
So it is said that the earth lifts
Up the mountain without
Knowing the mountain’s
Stark steepness.
A rock contains jade without
Knowing the jade’s flawlessness.
This is how truly to leave home.
- Hongzhi Zhengjue (1091-1157) courtesy of dailyzen.com

 Change requires stability. Stability is reinforced by change. Letting go and attaining stability is a wonderful description of the healing process in therapy. There really is no linear process of change for my clients. We look at what is stark and steep and we marvel at what is flawless in their life. The dialog is the journey and we can recognize those conditions and classifications that tend to complicate life. Without knowing is attained when the stability of self confidence can absorb the fears and doubts associated those conditions and classifications. With each step the wisdom we acquire through our successes and failures allows us to truly leave home and  turn around freely in the present moment.