This follow game seems to be what Medium’s recent reorganization demands.

Being Authentic Supports My Life and My Relationships Sections: Vulnerability: Admirable; Desirable; Pleasurable. Meeting my Resistance ***Can I be Vulnerable and Receptive through Chaos and Controversy? Softness Becomes Me ***When I stop demanding others address my needs, support comes more easily to me. Leading with my Heart ***Being Vulnerable Means Being…

Existential Threat Galvanizes Determined and Passionate Action Democrats seem to be up in arms. Finally. And, while this statement sadly reflects the current state of unrestricted gun violence in America, Democratic politicians might be grateful. The January 6th Insurrection and the continuing massacres of children — not to mention the ongoing assault on election integrity — have…

Everything is Process. Anticipating breakthroughs presents a paradox. I achieve breakthroughs by actively engaging. Yet counting on breakthroughs might encourage me to sit back. Breakthroughs take place as I apply myself, or as I process experience from having applied myself. By synthesizing a range of input, I put things together…

Development Ever Continues = A Constructive Alternative to the Model of Breakthroughs. Hi Marcus, Exactly my point. Thank you for your discernment — and for your useful framing. Interactive input is most helpful - thank you 🤗🙏🏼🤗. And yes, your well expressed comment leads me to add that we might…

Fulfillment through incremental steps — I expect ‘breakthroughs’. Why? Because the idea of ‘breakthroughs’ permeates our collective thinking. The Messiah will come. The End of Days will bring cataclysmic ecstasy. Once I find my soulmate, I’ll have it made. I have come to realize people don’t change through breakthroughs. At least not in lasting…

Turning Waiting Time into Time You Can't Wait For. — I’m looking up the track. Wistfully. No train in sight. It’s 11:07pm. The 11:03pm did not whoosh in at 11:03pm. Who knows when it will arrive? Perhaps, never. I’d like to settle into a train seat and be on my way home. I’m tired. I’m bored. I’m agitated. Sure, I…

Medium = The Meaning of Support is to Keep your Word! Ayoub, You mention your support of our community of writers, and lay out the steps to gain followers in a short time. …

Welcoming All Parts of Myself Empowers Me Beyond Denial! Hi Farah, Heartbreak is heart connection. Your therapist sounds as if s/he is trained in Voice Dialogues (as I am), or possibly, in Internal Family Systems. Welcoming all parts of who we are is the key to integration and accessing our…