Dear Allison - I love your perspective and share the notion that we are here to learn to overcome our traumas, love others the best we can, and to experience joy. Thank you for sharing your light.
Thanks so much, Allison, for addressing my "weighty" question with such honesty and deep thought. I would agree that the "whatever works" scenario gets us through the day, and hopefully with some meaningful intention. Our philosophy of life probably changes constantly as we navigate through different circumstances. Mine has definitely evolved recently with the COVID crisis unexpectedly transforming our lives. Personally, my mindset revolves around my desire of "just trying to matter" and that's even a daily struggle. I love your idea about writing down your philosophy each day--it might add some clarification and help steer us in the right direction!
On another note, I just finished reading "I Dream He Talks to Me." I have newfound respect for your exceptional level of patience of compassion, although I expect nothing less of you. I realize this doesn't come easily to you or anyone, but so many valuable lessons unfold in this beautifully written story of love.
I also believe in inter-generational trauma. Every Armenian I know has it in spades thanks to the genocide a century ago. How can you not when you have such horror stories about your ancestors' deaths? Like you, I meditate. Meditation rewires the brain. I practice tapping, also known as emotional freedom technique, every morning, which rewires the brain. I make a choice each day that I will heal from my own childhood trauma and the trauma passed down to me.
I can only say that this is just another example of what an extraordinary person and example of a human being you are. Empathy requires so much more than sympathy. It’s the experiences you’ve lived and/or endured. You can’t be empathetic without them. You consider yourself “lucky” for the experiences you’ve gone through? How many people would say that? You are an angel, Allison Moorer. You may feel you’re a young soul but your eyes and mind hold the wisdom of an old soul. And yes, you are very wise. The world could use so many more of you. I needed this today although I always feel so unsuccessful emulating you. Sending my best, JB
Your message deeply resonates with me. I’ve come to realize in recent years (finally! I am 68 after all) that I am an Empath. Although, I dislike labels, this one word sums up so much about who I am, and why I feel and experience life the way I do. You have great wisdom, Allison, and the ability to express it in a profound way. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. ❤️
I just try to get through each day. After almost dying twice in the last few months, and living with a brain tumor and cancer has thrown my life into pure chaos. I’m thankful to be alive. It’s all too hard.
Dear Allison - I love your perspective and share the notion that we are here to learn to overcome our traumas, love others the best we can, and to experience joy. Thank you for sharing your light.
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Thanks so much, Allison, for addressing my "weighty" question with such honesty and deep thought. I would agree that the "whatever works" scenario gets us through the day, and hopefully with some meaningful intention. Our philosophy of life probably changes constantly as we navigate through different circumstances. Mine has definitely evolved recently with the COVID crisis unexpectedly transforming our lives. Personally, my mindset revolves around my desire of "just trying to matter" and that's even a daily struggle. I love your idea about writing down your philosophy each day--it might add some clarification and help steer us in the right direction!
On another note, I just finished reading "I Dream He Talks to Me." I have newfound respect for your exceptional level of patience of compassion, although I expect nothing less of you. I realize this doesn't come easily to you or anyone, but so many valuable lessons unfold in this beautifully written story of love.
I also believe in inter-generational trauma. Every Armenian I know has it in spades thanks to the genocide a century ago. How can you not when you have such horror stories about your ancestors' deaths? Like you, I meditate. Meditation rewires the brain. I practice tapping, also known as emotional freedom technique, every morning, which rewires the brain. I make a choice each day that I will heal from my own childhood trauma and the trauma passed down to me.
I can only say that this is just another example of what an extraordinary person and example of a human being you are. Empathy requires so much more than sympathy. It’s the experiences you’ve lived and/or endured. You can’t be empathetic without them. You consider yourself “lucky” for the experiences you’ve gone through? How many people would say that? You are an angel, Allison Moorer. You may feel you’re a young soul but your eyes and mind hold the wisdom of an old soul. And yes, you are very wise. The world could use so many more of you. I needed this today although I always feel so unsuccessful emulating you. Sending my best, JB
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I'm right there with you staring at the altar!
Your message deeply resonates with me. I’ve come to realize in recent years (finally! I am 68 after all) that I am an Empath. Although, I dislike labels, this one word sums up so much about who I am, and why I feel and experience life the way I do. You have great wisdom, Allison, and the ability to express it in a profound way. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. ❤️
I just try to get through each day. After almost dying twice in the last few months, and living with a brain tumor and cancer has thrown my life into pure chaos. I’m thankful to be alive. It’s all too hard.
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Thank you <3