tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112549698244435082.post3810097737102588802..comments2023-10-02T04:05:43.130-07:00Comments on Yum & Yuk: Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10938913869932083096noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112549698244435082.post-21024810123229559772011-01-19T11:55:56.777-08:002011-01-19T11:55:56.777-08:00Amy, yes, thanks for the comment. In some ways, I...Amy, yes, thanks for the comment. In some ways, I think happiness isn't a lofty enough goal - you know, if you want happiness there are probably easier ways to get it then delving into therapy and self-reflection. I think, personally, my goal with therapy is something beyond "happiness," perhaps a deeper contentment or acceptance. This doesn't always come in the form of pleasure, but seems to be instead linked to satisfaction from making brave choices and from being honest....if that makes sense!<br /><br />I'll have to add you as a friend on Goodreads, I'm totally addicted to it.Shortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938913869932083096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112549698244435082.post-64516941431694264972011-01-19T11:52:31.520-08:002011-01-19T11:52:31.520-08:00That article on therapy was extra-fascinating, as ...That article on therapy was extra-fascinating, as someone who has spent a lot of time in therapy. I think that another thing this article doesn't speak to is the fact that "unearthing" is great, but there are many therapists who aren't able to then take that information and help patients understand what to do with that information. Also, I tend to agree with you that happiness is sort of a lofty goal: to me, the goal of therapy should be to help you deal with circumstances positive or negative in a healthy way, leading to contentment and maturity.<br /><br />That book sounds amazing. Added it to my GoodReads "to read shelf." Thanks for the heads-up.Amy --- Just A Titchhttp://www.justatitch.comnoreply@blogger.com