PhilipJ Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Can we heal from past hurts and have fun at the same time? Here's my exploration of the question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIydWH17Qeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Beal Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 As far as having fun with the actual exploration of our histories goes (specifically regarding the trauma there), I think that it is actually possible. (Assuming fun = funny). I would make a distinction between looking at the actual acts involved, the neglect, the abuse and then looking at the irrationality that is behind those actions. For example, I would find it nearly impossible to laugh about the fact that I was made to feel small as a child, but the reasoning given for it is kind of hilarious. That I should put toxic people's needs before my own because that means that I'm the enlightened, mature and virtuous one. What?! The kinds of rationalizations I internalized are so crazy that I'm flabbergasted that I could have believed them in hindsight. At least, I find that kind of thing funny sometimes and have a good laugh about it. It's weird though, because I'm not finding that particular example funny at the moment. Using my desire for virtue against me and all. I swear it was funny the other day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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