I DON’T THINK THE WORLD IS CHANGING IN THE WAY I’D LIKE IT TO.
In these times of upheaval, confusion and anxiety, however, I think it may be useful to consider this:
“There is beauty all around us, only for so many people it is buried and perhaps obscured by fear, hurt, frustration, anger, hopelessness, confusion…….
I used to play this game with myself when sitting in a train or plane on a long journey.
I would think of things or people that I find upsetting, and notice how I feel.
Then I would think of people I love, of places and situations that inspire me, and it would lift my spirit.
Nothing around me had changed, the world hadn’t changed, but my world changed.
I chose to change my focus, without attempting to alter or deny reality.
Just a drop in the ocean, perhaps, but the ocean is made up of drops……….”
PLEASE NOTE that this is not to ignore or deny the injustices and suffering and the changes that need to come about.On the contrary, I find that taking time to focus on the love and beauty that also exists in our world lifts my spirit, and puts me in a better condition to take constructive action to play my part in creating a more loving and peaceful world.
Donald Marmara created Core Development , a learning process which acknowledges the unity and inter-relationships of mind, body, emotions and spirit.
It draws on the principles and understanding of somatic psychotherapy, structural dynamics, and Donald’s own personal therapy, professional training and life experience.
Core development adopts a flexible approach, recognising that what works for one person may not work for another.
Donald currently resides and practices in Sydney, and is available for individual sessions, couples sessions, counselling teenagers and parents, and facilitating training programs and workshops. He is also available for Zoom and phone sessions worldwide.
He can be contacted on 0412 178 234.