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.
Thank you so much for a beautiful post! You inspired me to purchase the book "Untangling". Moving forward in 2025 with the word "prism". Prism because if I move it slightly I get a different perspective. I imagine this will be a helpful image to hold while I practice untangling my parts!
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
Thank you so much for a beautiful post! You inspired me to purchase the book "Untangling". Moving forward in 2025 with the word "prism". Prism because if I move it slightly I get a different perspective. I imagine this will be a helpful image to hold while I practice untangling my parts!
Again, thank YOU!
Oh you are so welcome 💛 I’m so glad you found this helpful. And I love the image of the prism to remember how we can shift our perspective x