Wed, Jun. 24th, 2009, 01:18 pm
Trust?

I'd like to learn how to love without either a) trying to find constant distraction in a partner, or b) trying to find constant comfort with a partner.  I'd like to trust life, live it without looking at the constant act of breathing as a struggle.  And I don't.  Trust life, that is.  Suspect that if I could, the loving without seeking rescue or entertainment -- that would just happen. 

Wed, Jun. 24th, 2009 08:56 pm (UTC)
[info]woggie

I think trust is sort of related to contentment. If you can just sit and find yourself contented for a time, that will help you trust more. Do you know how to feel contented when you want to be?

Wed, Jun. 24th, 2009 11:20 pm (UTC)
[info]mystic_savage

Yes, but not always. I know how to sit and let pain recede. Sometimes contentment is possible. Sometimes not.

Thu, Jun. 25th, 2009 10:45 am (UTC)
[info]woggie

How about gratitude? Do you know how to feel that when you want?

Gratitude brings you more of stuff.

Sun, Jun. 28th, 2009 09:49 am (UTC)
[info]mystic_savage

Have been turning this around for a couple of days in my head. When I was in the psyche ward (20 some years ago) I used to do a here and now inventory. Yes, I was locked up and miserable, but when I focused on the moment I was safe (check), warm enough (check), fed (check), in a comfortable chair (check), had a cup of coffee in hand (check), etc, etc, etc. Sometimes doing that kind of inventory can get me into the moment. But in relationships--or, more specifically--when I'm being sexual or romantic with someone, I am less in the *moment* and more into *them*. Hm. That last bit gives me a thought about how I'd rather be with a partner. Thanks for the questions.

Tue, Jun. 30th, 2009 10:04 pm (UTC)
[info]woggie

:)

Thu, Jun. 25th, 2009 07:31 am (UTC)
[info]ed_dove: Contentment

I haven't found contentment through any meditative process or psychological technique. I found it by carefully examining and logically analyzing the options I have in life, and coming to the conclusion that my current situation is the best I can reasonably expect to achieve right now. Don't know if that approach might work at all for you though.