Packing lesson

[psyroz]

A wise woman once told me that you can't walk through new doorways if you've got lots of baggage - you just can't make it through the opening if you're carrying too much

Comments

[linettasky]

This sounds productive and healthy, albeit cryptic. So, good for you?

[quixotesco]

Yes, I think that's wise. An interesting question might be, why do people hold on to negative baggage which brings them down? I'm musing but have no answers.

i will see your musing, and raise you some speculation

[psyroz]

Well, have you ever held on to an old piece of clothing or nick-nack that has sentimental value for no other reason than you've had it forever? I think it's kind of like that.

Or, if we really wanted to get in deep, it's probably dependent on how those negative pieces play in to your identity (i.e., if you're a Sick Person and you start to get well, you're no longer really a Sick Person, and that can wreak havoc with identity).

Re: i will see your musing, and raise you some speculation

[quixotesco]

The familiar definitely has comfort to it, even familiar bad things.

I know it's not a new idea, but lately I've been wondering if having all of our physical issues resolved (food, shelter) encourages mental illness.

[derdriu]

I wish someone had given me this advice.
Now you have. Thanks.

[psyroz]

I'm glad! Also, if you ever want to talk corporate America turkey, let me know.