Maybe your next therapist shouldn’t be a therapist
SEASONAL INSIGHTS
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All our toils are acts of devotion. We act upon and do things we pri - oritize and value. There’s a spectrum at play here that could look like everything from blatant disregard and indulging in self-sabotaging be- haviors, to executing conscious, determined actions all day, every day. When we take care (notice the language here — care, caring) of the day-to-day, we demonstrate to ourselves, others, and to Divine/Uni - versal Energy what we are devoted to. And Divine/Universal Energy responds in kind with Its support, informed by our decisive action and unwavering devotion. Power of Paradox Society often thinks in terms of duality — good/bad, right/wrong, light/dark, mundane/spiritual, work/play, etc. — when in reality these things are not separate. People tend to value one thing while devaluing the other, not taking the whole into account. For instance, the mundane and the spiritual are two sides of one coin — each could not exist without the other. Magical, spiritual-based thinking isn’t going to get you far if you don’t act and follow through in the “real world.” Conversely, action absent intention and devotion, feels void, unfulfilling — “What’s it all for?” When we marry the spiri - tual and mundane aspects of life we experience fullness, balance, and meaning. We tap into the full spectrum of powerful energy available to us when we embrace this paradox — we evolve and grow into whole- ness and explore our potential. These concepts become important as we nurture and care for the seeds and intentions planted in our actual and/or metaphorical gar - dens. If we intend to harvest the fruits of our labor, we must tend these — watering, weeding, fertilizing, assessing, tweaking our plans, and taking informed action. In summer, we coast a bit because much of the work is being done via the Sun, but we still need to support our gardens. The same is true of the goals and intentions we set — this is where daily actions be- come crucial. When we go too many days in a row without toil, things become more challenging. We lose ground. Weeds get out of hand, plants become parched, animals or insects might’ve eaten your veg - gies, dishes pile up, etc. A Foot in Both Worlds As you tend to your day-to-day tasks, how can you do so with spiri - tual intention? For example, when you sweep or vacuum, in what ways can you sweep or vacuum negativity from your thoughts or life? When you weed and prune in the garden, what areas of your life could use the same? Are there places in your life that feel parched, like the des - ert? Or conversely, drowning? I realize all this may sound rather dry, but toil can be joyful! The joy of watching things grow and fruit; the labor that feels good in your body helps you sleep well. Our tech-based society robs us of the “tired in your body from physical work” feeling and makes it difficult to see the fruits of our labor. This kind of work is simple and gratifying. Another paradox: toil includes play! Work can also be playful. Most of us associate summer with vacation, school being out of ses - sion, a lighter mood, time outdoors. Play restores our creative sens- es and is a crucial way to nurture ourselves. It’s part of “this is what makes life good.” Nature itself is playful and infinitely creative, so we must follow suit if we desire to live in close communion with it. Fresh inspiration, new approaches, and solutions to life are un- locked during play. We are flexing the left hemisphere of the brain, gaining access to creative outcomes we hadn’t considered. Playing
Eric Weinstein It’s Not Therapy (It’s Problem Solving)
Did you know that: • Licensed therapists are limited to certain approaches by “standards of care” that leave out a number of highly effective healing modalities? • Even if you’re paying out-of-pocket for your sessions, your therapist might be unable to use anything “different” because of insurance company requirements and state regulations? I’m not a therapist, but I always have therapists among my clients. They come to me for: • the most ancient healing modality (shamanic healing) • proven, but less conventional modalities (hypnosis/ NLP and Eye Movement Integration [similar to EMDR, but gentler]) • the most exciting new energy modalities (Energy Psychology, such as EFT or “tapping” on meridian points, biofield work, and chakra manipulation) • intriguing coaching modalities (including Motivational Interviewing, True Purpose coaching, and Archetypal coaching) And they come for all the same problems they’ve seen one of their more conventional colleagues for – as well as problems of a spiritual/energetic nature. So, whether you’re struggling with the newer stresses of the pandemic or with older issues that keep you from being who you want to be, call to find out how I can help.
Have questions or want to set a video appointment? Call 703-288-0400 or email eric@its-not-therapy.com Serving local and long-distance clients from Annapolis MD
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