So yesterday I listened to the TED talk on emotional first aid, by Guy Winch.
It was really good. I'm still thinking about some of the things he said. One thing I noticed yesterday was how often I ended up basically picking at the scab that's started to grow over my hurt.
I'm going to reflect some on the possible reasons for this, but for the moment it was enough for me to notice how often and how much I did this during the course of the day. And it was enough for me to stop myself every time I noticed it happening.
This morning I listening to a TED talk on the art of being yourself, by Caroline McHugh. I loved that too.
Got a few exciting GAL activities next week. One is with one of the few people who knows a little more about the reasons why my H and I are separated. I went to her birthday party a few weeks ago and had a lovely time chatting to some of her friends (people I'd never met before, including one girl in particular).
I didn't feel insecure or intimidated walking into a room full of people, only one of whom I already knew. I felt relaxed and curious. I knew that I would be able to be myself.
In general, I find myself really enjoying the company of other people now, feeling really interested and open to who they are and what they have to say.
My other GAL activity is work related, and to do with making some plans for the future (next six months or so).
