Stress Center Peer Support

Thanks Don- I've never read this tale before and it really struck me. Isn't it interesting how a person can essentially hear the same thing phrased slightly differently and have an epiphany? (Does that even make sense?)

Here's an ex.- all of us have heard the"flight or fight" scenerio for anxiety. About a month ago I went in to my acupressurist and he asked what instigated my anxiety. I rattled off a handful of scenerios, the last being a prof that I will be working with this fall. Even though I knew (and liked) him from undergrad, I'm TOTALLY intimated (and scared!) by him now- 13 years older and WISER.

Here was his (my acupressurist's) analogy:
There are two kinds of people- rabbits and tigers. Tigers are strong and powerful; rabbits timid and easily startled. Clearly, if a tiger sees a rabbit, it will devour it. My prof is like a tiger preying on my uncertainity. I need to show my confidence/competence to level the "playing field." Bottom line- he has the knowledge I want, while I have the $ the University needs to maintain his position. ...kind of like the alpha dog rule.

Ok- it's late, I'm tired, and I just reread what I wrote and don't even know if I understand it, but I'm going to post it anyway (recovering perfectionist [yes, poor sent. structure, too]). Maybe someone else will be able to connect the dots... ;*)

I posted that on myspace. Thank you!!

That's auwsome and I totally understand. It's like what the man in tape three says "practice makes perfect. Be careful what you practice." I always think that when I start doing old negative habits. I now have something else to think about as well. Thank you.

God Bless,
Krissy

wow powerful stuff i needed that feed the good feed the good all day thank you

Thanks for sharing Don!