I have been absent. I have so much bottled up inside that I need to write out and process. So much I want to share. I experienced an entire week of bucket list events every day. I was a volunteer at the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference in Anaheim, California. This was a historic gathering of the greatest minds in my field. They have it every 4 years. I went with two of my classmates and it was incredible. These legendary figures we read about in our textbooks, who have shared their wisdom in the form of research articles and books, were right there teaching us in person. We learned at the feet of masters.
I met some of my biggest heroes including Dr. Judith Beck and Dr. Irvin Yalom. I could probably write a book on the entire experience. I want to write, I want to share, I want to process…
But I came back and immediately fell ill to a nasty head cold. My energy is gone. I’ve been a coughing, sniffling, sneezing blob. At least I’m on break. The sad truth of the matter is my brain is not up to the task of writing about this incredible event. Not yet. I need to feel better so that I can do it justice. I have to be ready for the intense processing.
The experience included my first time flying, my first time seeing the Pacific Ocean, and even a trip to Disneyland. When I signed up for this, I expected intense professional development. I did not expect intense personal and spiritual development, but that’s what I got. I chased a dream and tackled it. And it feels great. I’m still trying to figure out what it all means.
But until my body and mind are up to the task, I must hold off on the writing and continue my rounds of Mucinex, Albuterol, peppermint tea, and orange juice.
So here’s to tackling dreams. If you get the chance. Do it.
Scraps of Madness 