Comments on: Questions and Answers – keeping an open heart? http://www.markweissphd.com/2011/10/questions-and-answers-keeping-an-open-heart/ Counseling Individual, Family and Corporate Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:14:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Sandra Hobson http://www.markweissphd.com/2011/10/questions-and-answers-keeping-an-open-heart/comment-page-1/#comment-223 Sandra Hobson Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:55:30 +0000 http://www.markweissphd.com/?p=248#comment-223 Years ago I was taught in modelling class to act as if I was wearing a tiara when walking into a room so as to command attention (and gain confidence). What I like instead is Dr. Weiss' idea of walking in with the light of Spirit and letting it flow through me. I will try that the next time I make an entrance. Years ago I was taught in modelling class to act as if I was wearing a tiara when walking into a room so as to command attention (and gain confidence). What I like instead is Dr. Weiss’ idea of walking in with the light of Spirit and letting it flow through me. I will try that the next time I make an entrance.

]]> By: Nancy McMahon http://www.markweissphd.com/2011/10/questions-and-answers-keeping-an-open-heart/comment-page-1/#comment-185 Nancy McMahon Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:08:12 +0000 http://www.markweissphd.com/?p=248#comment-185 Hey Dr Weiss- Well, I tried the opening up and all I got was a sexual assault from my physician and a handful of people who chose to believe that it was 1) My fault for being too friendly-whatever that means? or 2)was flat out not true. I would've called a lawyer but I know I would never get medical care here again if I did. When I notified the office manager and hospital liason, I got alot of side-stepping and no real help. I was the criminal. I am back at cynicism which I don't view as wisdom but self protection. I have tried to have an open heart but it was a failed state for me. Hey Dr Weiss-
Well, I tried the opening up and all I got was a sexual assault from my physician and a handful of people who chose to believe that it was 1) My fault for being too friendly-whatever that means? or 2)was flat out not true. I would’ve called a lawyer but I know I would never get medical care here again if I did. When I notified the office manager and hospital liason, I got alot of side-stepping and no real help. I was the criminal. I am back at cynicism which I don’t view as wisdom but self protection. I have tried to have an open heart but it was a failed state for me.

]]> By: DeeDee http://www.markweissphd.com/2011/10/questions-and-answers-keeping-an-open-heart/comment-page-1/#comment-179 DeeDee Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:25:36 +0000 http://www.markweissphd.com/?p=248#comment-179 Dear Dr. Mark, This very topic came up yesterday over lunch with a wonderful friend. I have created an insulating protective layering over this beautiful heart of mine and am starting, as in "baby steps" starting, to let my inner light shine, regardless of wether I feel vulnerable and unappreciated in the moment. Thanks for the reminder and affirmation for journeying inward and surrendering to "what is" and be"ing" okay with that. And knowing that all is perfect the way that it is now, in any situation, no matter how painful/pain-free or uncomfortable/comfortable. These habit patterns of how I respond in trying situations are so ingrained, it's difficult re-patterning to say the least. Noticing them and my breath simultaneously I've found, again: "baby steps", over and over has led to deeper and deeper awareness and peace as the need to "do" something (to respond) drops away. Thank you again, DeeDee Dear Dr. Mark,

This very topic came up yesterday over lunch with a wonderful friend. I have created an insulating protective layering over this beautiful heart of mine and am starting, as in “baby steps” starting, to let my inner light shine, regardless of wether I feel vulnerable and unappreciated in the moment. Thanks for the reminder and affirmation for journeying inward and surrendering to “what is” and be”ing” okay with that. And knowing that all is perfect the way that it is now, in any situation, no matter how painful/pain-free or uncomfortable/comfortable. These habit patterns of how I respond in trying situations are so ingrained, it’s difficult re-patterning to say the least. Noticing them and my breath simultaneously I’ve found, again: “baby steps”, over and over has led to deeper and deeper awareness and peace as the need to “do” something (to respond) drops away.

Thank you again,
DeeDee

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