Feeling Our Feelings vs. Seeking Stimulation and Distractions [Subconscious] (WAS: From rage toward compassion and trust)

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rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of

Caron

Thursday, July 12, 2007 2:53 AM

rawfood

Re: [Raw Food] Feeling Our Feelings vs. Seeking Stimulation and

Distractions [subconscious] (WAS: From rage toward compassion and trust)

 

 

Yes, the resting comes with the focus, I think. By " focus " I mean think

about the task at hand, which is knowing myself, and healing myself. To do

that, I have to turn off the boy (or wait for him to go to sleep!), the

computer, the washing machine, and the million and one things in my mind

clamouring for attention. That's the hard part!

 

Caron, the resting precedes the focus. Without adequate energy, and without

the subconscious processing that occurs naturally during sleep (dreaming),

there cannot be steady focus. This is why, at least to an extent, you find

it challenging to watch for signs of sunburn in your son. I understand about

needing to know what to watch for ... a response on that is forthcoming soon

.... and at the same time, the quality of the watching MUST diminish in the

absence of adequate rest. Only your self-awareness ABOUT the quality of the

watching is consurrently diminished, so you might not notice, at least not

until you become aware (as right now

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Are you spying on me?? This is me, all of it. I'm debating whether my love

of learning and studying is a distracting stimulation, or healthy exercise

for my brain...My conscious motivation is purely to learn more, but I do get

 

very bored if I have to go very long without doing something constructive.

 

Yes, yes I am.

 

Sounds as if you might benefit from learning to be with yourself in peace.

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You're welcome ) Though I don't say it to flatter you - I don't like

flattery, I prefer truth. You have a very logical way of thinking, and I

appreciate that. You're also very generous with your time and information,

and I also appreciate this very much.

 

I am feeling flattered.

 

Just kidding.

 

Or am I?

 

??

 

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Look, I made a smooth curve out of gibberish!

 

Back in cage, back in cage!!!

 

Best,

Elchanan