I was aware of a theoretical difference between reacting and responding. Of course, I thought, I would much rather respond than react in situations. I just couldn’t get beyond scratching the surface of the concept. I then read about how I could distinguish reacting vs responding by how I felt after an event. I then…
Internal Family Systems
All Of Me
Ugh, I’ve been noticing how I am more than happy to take full credit for my mistakes, but barely give myself credit for the things I am doing well. For instances, I’ve been faithfully practicing my banjo and making steady progress, but my first reaction about my playing is one of abject disgust. It is…