People in therapy often talk about losing things, including valued possessions. I sometimes suggest they watch the George Carlin routine, “Losing Things.”
Losing things can result in losing confidence in one’s self and that routine has helped me find my way many times.
People often come up with interesting explanations of why they’re losing things, including supernatural interventions (e.g., mischievous or angry ghosts hiding the object). I like to normalize losing things with the expectation that at least one of my possessions will be lost at any particular time. That way, I won’t be losing my mind and I’ll be pleasantly surprised when I find something I’ve given up for lost (often when I’m searching for the latest thing I’ve been losing).
Speaking of losing things, I just now had a moment of panic when I couldn’t find this book about the type of group I’m facilitating for doctors today:
Sometimes I think I try to make my life more interesting by temporarily losing things I need (I had placed several items on top of that book). Also, I don’t want to be losing this: even if I couldn’t find the book, I would still be able to do the group today well enough.
Do you see losing things in my other images for today?
I’m losing my investment in undying worship; I’d be happy with acceptance.
If you have any thoughts and feelings about losing things, feel free to express them in a comment, below.
One thing I’m not losing is my gratitude for all who help me create these daily posts, including YOU.
Good luck with your new group today! I am going to look up “balint.” For some reason, I thought that was a kind of whale.🙂 Enjoyed the George Carlin clip. Thank you
Thank you, Maureen! 💕
I have found over time, that when I lose something it will generally appear once more, once I’ve accepted losing it and moved on. )
I’ve found that too, beth.
Generally, when I “lose” something, it is generally due to my wife picking up and setting it down elsewhere.
But seriously, losing something physical is not really a worry of mine. What worries me is losing memories. I do not wish to be in a position where I do not remember loved ones or the times we had
My husband moves things around too, Stan. I have faith that I will not lose my memories but I totally understand the worry.
I love the idea that in Heaven we’ll get back all the things we’ve lost. I’ve lost several books and it would be really nice to have a chance to read them again.
I’m just glad I have the chance to read what you write, my friend.
When you lose something that gives you a chance to find something, Ann. Or somebody else a chance to find it and return something to you! Our friend who bought our last house found my lost-for-years wedding ring under the washer/dryer and returned it to us and boy were we happy that she wondered if it wasn’t just an old unneeded metal laundry room part.
That’s wonderful, my friend!
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