YYW, Alaska, and Whatis, Thanks for sharing your opinions, and for your support.
It's clear to me what I need to work on for my own personal growth--becoming more comfortable with personal power. My history is to be strong in the softer skills such as listening, patience, and diplomacy. I need to work on assertiveness, self-expression, social participation, and countering negative thoughts.
I need to work on these skills while detached from my W (though maintaining some connection). The motivation is not to pursue my W, but to improve myself. We'll practice and see how I think, act, and feel differently. We'll see how it affects all aspects of my life, including my M.
CL
CL 53 W 54 M 20 yrs. 03'-09' Separation + Old Patterns + GAL 10-14' Piecing
"The Master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come."