PhilipJ Posted September 12, 2013 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
Kevin Beal Posted September 13, 2013 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...
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