As usual this is such a good read Ellie - I always find focusing a bit tricky to describe, but you’ve really captured something about it here. I know how valuable it must be, as an approach to your work with addiction.
Beautifully written and compassionate take on parts Ellie. Thanks so much for sharing your appreciation of this gem from Focusing..and the Gem of Focusing!
Excellent article. I admire how throughout your articles, you treat yourself (or in this case the parts of yourself) with deep understanding and compassion. Here, you show how to listen to what a craving is (or was) actually trying to say, similar to what I’ve recently talked about. The craving isn’t ugly, or a demon, or a coercive force—it’s an unmet core need in disguise, and core needs are innocent. That roaring lion is just a kitten that wants some attention—framing changes everything. Thank you so much for sharing.
As usual this is such a good read Ellie - I always find focusing a bit tricky to describe, but you’ve really captured something about it here. I know how valuable it must be, as an approach to your work with addiction.
Thank you Beth xx
Beautifully written and compassionate take on parts Ellie. Thanks so much for sharing your appreciation of this gem from Focusing..and the Gem of Focusing!
Excellent article. I admire how throughout your articles, you treat yourself (or in this case the parts of yourself) with deep understanding and compassion. Here, you show how to listen to what a craving is (or was) actually trying to say, similar to what I’ve recently talked about. The craving isn’t ugly, or a demon, or a coercive force—it’s an unmet core need in disguise, and core needs are innocent. That roaring lion is just a kitten that wants some attention—framing changes everything. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you Adam - yes, this compassionate perspective absolutely changes everything