I grew up in a big old house in downtown Toronto. In the garden there were flowers, in the basement there were monsters. I was sure of it.
I remember reacting with dread anytime I was asked to go down to that dark, spider-filled place. I would retrieve whatever I had been asked to get, flicking off the light and sprinting up the stairs as fast as my six-year-old legs could carry me.
Somehow I knew that if I could just move fast enough and leave enough distance between myself and the things I feared, I would be okay.
When we are injured and isolated, our monsters multiply. In an effort to protect ourselves, we naturally pull back from forces that threaten to harm us. The challenge with this is the more we avoid the things we fear, the bigger they become.
We all have things we may be afraid to do, the question is, are we able to find the courage to try it anyway?
Our upcoming program Healthy Living is all about giving new things a try. Give us a call to learn more.
The mornings take place here at Landing Strong, and the afternoons are at Makerās Studio.
Oh, and in case you are wondering, I faced those monsters in the basement years ago.
Warm Regards and Happy Easter,
Belinda Seagram, Ph.D., R. Psych.
Executive Director, Landing Strong
Warm thoughts,
Belinda Seagram, Ph.D., R. Psych.
Executive Director, Landing Strong
