I finally finished getting the paperback version of Taming the Volcano out for distribution (in addition to the kindle and hardback versions). My goal in publishing this material is to help those who may not have access to a mentor, therapist, or friend who can offer new perspectives. I often see this perspective taking when a client says, "That is such a great question..." Or "I have never thought of that before."
As I was working this week with some longer-term clients, I noted that it was difficult for some to notice positive changes had occurred. As I reviewed their initial goals and struggles they acknowledged that their responses to situations, emotions, and angst had changed to a calmer and less catastrophic responses!
How had they missed this?
The process of accepting subtle change requires both perspective taking and having someone to offer that perspective. So much of what we experience is the same daily information (news, entertainment, and routines), receiving the same feedback from the people we see most often, and most importantly the self-talk we offer ourselves. How can we gain a new perspective without changing the information and sources of feedback we are fed or feed ourselves?
I would encourage you to change the 'station', the stream, the website, the interpretation of all the information in which you are bombarded. This small step can lead to you change that perhaps you won't even notice.. unless you are encouraged and invited to notice.
Peace- Scott