Awesome insight from Betsey from Slowly's thread...
Quote: It reminds me of a question on Hud's thread many moons ago. Someone asked, "Is it helpful to understand the plane wreck you were in? Or is it more helpful to replay the survival techniques?"
Hud, in his infinite brilliance combined with humor, had a lightbulb moment. He commented that he HAD survived a real plane crash and commented that the experience was one he would consistently choose not to relive.
The point? Some people do not know the answer to the question. Others choose not to take the time to figure out the reasons. And still, others find the truth too painful to broach. I knew why I chose to have an EA, but that doesn't mean everyone is willing to replay something that brings them shame and guilt and whatever other horrid emotions that bubble to the surface.
What counts is the steps we take to get past it. Right?
Relax. Appreciate. Be calm. Laugh. Enjoy. Be secure. Be loving. Be loved. Don't personalize. Don't ASSume. Accept. Be grateful.
