Therapist: Session #2

I went to my second therapist appointment this afternoon. It was interesting…

My best friend goes to the same therapist and highly recommended Dr. P. My friend never stuck me as much of a “therapy” guy, but I figured if he sang her praises, she had to be pretty damn good. He was right.

The first session was crazy good. In one hour she was able to unravel issues that I hadn’t been able to resolve for the past 20 years. I mean, she was good. I promise to write about that appointment later, but it was steeped with too many tear-stained tissues and majorly ugly revelations to just casually mention in a Facebook blog. (Don’t worry, I am working those issues out too, but putting them in manuscript form for a later date and forum)

So, back to today’s appointment. Today we talked about me. Wow. That’s kind of a revelation in its own. ME? Uhhh…not sure what there is to say? I have been raising kids for the last 5 years. I could not think of a single thing that defines me. What do I like to do? Do I have hobbies? Any interests? Passions? Um…no? Maybe? Not really?

Back to the interesting part…she did this energy alignment exercise. She had me align my left/right brain response and center my chakra alignments and then had me hold my arm out in front of me. She asked me a series of questions and lightly pushed on my arm. If I was giving truthful answers, my am would stay strong when pushed, if not, it would push down easily. I even did some test questions first.

What is your name? Jennifer. (wobble, wobble) Meagan. (strong and steady)

Where were you born? Mississippi. (wobble) Austin. (steady)

So weird!

She asked about my passions…

Is writing your passion? Yes. (steady)

Do you think you are a good writer? Yes. (steady)

Do you want writing to be a career? Yes. (steady)

Apparently my subconscious knows something that I am not quite ready to admit to myself. I mean, who sets out to try writing? Crazy people. Intelligent people. People that believe in the own talents. Not me.

My homework assignment is to make a vision board. You know, like the one that Oprah talked about on her show that one time. A collage of clippings from things you would like to accomplish, see and do.  I just so happen to have an extra bulletin board! I will pull out some pushpins and scissors and get to work.  I also happen to have a bottle of Dreaming Tree wine chilling in the fridge and the evening to myself. No time like the present!

xoxo