On New Conversations Day, which was yesterday, I had conversations with people about doing something new: staying off of others’ emotional roller coasters.
In these new conversations, I suggested to my empathic patients that instead of going along for the ride in the car with somebody else’s ups and downs, that instead they visualize standing on the ground beside that roller coaster with their feet on the ground while keeping track of the other person’s ride. That way, they could be present with the other person while also taking care of themselves. I also recommended this grounded technique for experiencing the constant up-and-down roller coaster of the news.
Do you see other new conversations in today’s blog post?
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Maybe I’ll have some new conversations about baldness, barbershop music, and beans n’ franks today.
When I search for “new conversations” on YouTube, I am very happy to find that album by one of my favorite jazz pianists:
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I look forward to new conversations in the comments section below.
Thanks to all who are open to new conversations, including YOU!
