The other week, our Identity and Transition group members were asked to focus on an insight that they have learned in their recovery process; identifying a truth that they might like to share with others who are facing similar struggles. Karalee led us on an exercise where we imagined ourselves stones thrown into a pool of water, allowing our thoughts to blend together. The voices of many arose as collective wisdom. Below is their story, woven from the theme of each person’s writing. One can’t help but notice the ripple effect of the group’s group work, the strength of one resonating and amplifying as members grow strong together.
Face your truths and own them. Find the path to make things rights. Draw on the strength of others.
You’re in charge of your clean up. Find the tools and use what you need.
Pay attention to your inner voice. It may be hard to find it, but it is there, and it knows what it needs.
Choose something different. There’s a better way.
Kick the struggle in the butt, and don’t accept defeat.
Try and try again. One day at a time. No should of’s. No would of’s. Stop Worrying.
Do things slowly at first. Your strength will flex one day. Change will come.
Continue to watch. Listen. Understand. Start again.
Take time for yourself. Be kind to yourself.
When you shine, everything else grows stronger and healthier.
Open your eyes, and you’ll be okay. Side by side in a forest of care makes you that much stronger.
Make the world what you want it to be.
And dance. There’s always music playing somewhere.
To the group members…Thank you for the gift of your insights and learnings.
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Warm regards,
Belinda Seagram, Ph.D., R. Psych.
Executive Director, Landing Strong
