Re: [ET2] Snow globes, or Thought Balls?

on 6/11/03 8:17 PM, StarFields at starfields_at_lhC2znIZPM-LjS6F_RIxbkYqL7DQX58LBp-QQ-ZSC3nb49eyLtlUKKyeH65cuWSrrs8NwR4PXrfHccW1-rAq-w.yahoo.invalid wrote:

>> In my work as a psychiatrist, until now I have taught
>> about thirty patients the Thought Flow (TF) process.

>> I wonder about the name SG - what has it to do with
>> snow? Was there any specific reason for calling it Snow Globe, or did i
>> just so happen?
>>
>> Playing with Thought Balls,
>> Nils
>
> Nils, first of all let me say I *love* the fact that you do this
> stuff with your patients - if *ever* you want to tell more
> stories, of when it does or doesn't work, or tell us about
> anything that happened, *PLEASE* do so.
>
> Now to the question why they are called snow globes.
>
> Now, as you probably know, I take metaphors VERY seriously and the
> only reason I used to not talk about them much in public is
> because many a fine human construct is turned off big time when
> you start talking about "Snow Globes For The Angel Child" and I
> really don't want to lose them; so in public I translate and talk
> then instead about the far more acceptable "higher organising
> energy system which exists in quantum space and is thus, to all
> intents and purposes, immortal". So indeed, I fully appreciate
> where you are coming from with the idea of thought balls.
>
> However, there is more to the Snow Globes for the Angel Child than
> just the translation would let you guess; there are many layers of
> that particular metaphor which contain *far more* than the
> logic-proof translation.
>
> Just few at random that I know of (I bet there are more that I
> don't consciously know of!).........[descriptive layers of the metaphor
follow]
>
> Is that acceptable as an answer?

Dear, Most Generous Silvia,

For about 4 months I've been a member of the ET2 List, and because as is
usual for me, I've started and/or finished 5 Energy Psychology manuals at
once but applied no single one of the processes *thoroughly and
consistently* as yet (including ET) I've refrained from comment and instead
"listen in."

The knowledge that emerges from reading and intermittent, unsystematic
practice however, now means I can say to myself "Yes, good job. I have
gathered around me many promising methods that I can use to bring more focus
to my life :-)) Or, horrors upon horrors 8-O, I can now use them to
explore what reversals and blocks to learning - healing - follow through -
freedom - success - happiness......ad infinitum, I might work
with--aaaaarrrrghhhhhh, CHANGE!!! THE RISK OF HOPES AND DREAMS BECOMING
ACTIVATED,.....POSSIBLE!!!

But, finally, after a couple of weeks of reading your continuous and
outstanding posts on an array very meaningful topics, I read this last, and
particularly inspiring post in response to Nils, and found I just had to
write and say--now brace yourself---

Thank you. Deeply and sincerely. I am at times stunned by the amount of
time, the level of care, the healing and heart-filled intent, the candor and
vulnerability, and the *utterly enlivening* substance of your posts. Your
attention to all who write in. Your devoted consideration to nearly every
issue or question. And the light that your experience, knowledge, creativity
and spirit of fun and exploration brings to so many topics.

All of this serves to open my own experience of potential and possibility,
urges me to take chances and trust my own voice. Fans that neglected coal
into a fire of curiosity that moves me to DO something!!! (or at least
*think* more seriously about doing something.........LOL, oh my, my, a bit
pathetic I fear).

It's truly an exquisite gift you give with your presence and contributions--
with your innovations and therefore your moderation of this list.
Alternately and in many combinations, a mentor and teacher, leader and
guide, playmate, companion, colleague, cheer leader and advocate, fellow
stumbler-in-the-dark.

So I needed at last to say.......WELL DONE!!! BRAVO!!! How fortunate I feel
to be here. How fortunate we are to have this forum and our access to you.

There. That's better. These things need to be said out loud from time to
time. I promise not to make an excessive habit of it. :)

Warmest appreciation,
Jordan

           
Received on Thu Jun 12 2003 - 00:03:55 BST