It's always a surprise to me when a counseling session goes on long after saying good bye to the therapist. This afternoon, John & I had a session with Kim Vargas, someone I think the entire world should see on a regular basis - to get & stay grounded, even when there are big issue matters to consider. So glad we started seeing her when that's where we were - our relationship needing a little fine tuning, essential but not critical.
Right now, I am at a critical place, all within a couple months - since March. So many things happening, most of them requiring a different response than I would have, could have given less than a year ago. And ancient issues are appearing that I never expected a year ago. It helps that when I'm in the midst of their moment, that I can reach back to our hour with Kim & remember something she said, a comment John made, an insight triggered within me that seemingly had nothing to do with what was being discussed & had everything. Can reach back & respond differently than I would have, could have a year ago. With more balance, more self-compassion, more awareness than.
One of my great crusades is for more of anyone who wants a more grounded life - whatever that means for them - to have regular sessions with a gifted listener/responder like Kim. It's not just the insights you get when you're with her, but the afterthoughts that come up long after.
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