It's so interesting reading this, Mike, and comparing to my own experiences in the workplace. You're helping me become aware of things I hadn't picked up on before, for example this rushing nowhere you describe! So spot on!
Karina, Thank you for the encouraging note! I'm sorry that you've had to learn these lessons through emotional and other abuse.
I think your observation that the hurriedness we experience is like a virus is extremely perceptive. By rushing through life, we tend to make a mess of things ... And then we feel we must rectify the messes As Soon As Possible. So the messes just multiply. Just like a virus, this maladaptation reproduces itself by slowly destroying its host.
The great news though is that the host can adapt. But it's going to take continued vigilanctand sometimes some butter medicine!
Mike, I want to congratulate you on this exceptional article. Your writing resonates deeply with me, and the topic is highly relevant to my own experiences. While my journey has not involved sexual abuse, I have endured severe emotional abuse and more. Your observations about trauma survivors navigating the workplace are incredibly accurate.
I smiled when I saw Adina's comment about rushing—I relate to that all too well. If I can call it a "virus," I've had it for as long as I can remember—constantly on the go, juggling ten things at once, always rushing, always doing. The concept of rest remains a challenge for me, and I plan to explore it further in my future blog posts.
It's so interesting reading this, Mike, and comparing to my own experiences in the workplace. You're helping me become aware of things I hadn't picked up on before, for example this rushing nowhere you describe! So spot on!
Thanks Adina! I'm hoping this series is useful. To be honest it is helping me process some of my experiences by getting this written "on paper".
It is hard to believe just how much our experiences on the job shape who we are and vice/versa.
Take care!!
Karina, Thank you for the encouraging note! I'm sorry that you've had to learn these lessons through emotional and other abuse.
I think your observation that the hurriedness we experience is like a virus is extremely perceptive. By rushing through life, we tend to make a mess of things ... And then we feel we must rectify the messes As Soon As Possible. So the messes just multiply. Just like a virus, this maladaptation reproduces itself by slowly destroying its host.
The great news though is that the host can adapt. But it's going to take continued vigilanctand sometimes some butter medicine!
I hope that you are well!
Peace,
Mike
Mike, I want to congratulate you on this exceptional article. Your writing resonates deeply with me, and the topic is highly relevant to my own experiences. While my journey has not involved sexual abuse, I have endured severe emotional abuse and more. Your observations about trauma survivors navigating the workplace are incredibly accurate.
I smiled when I saw Adina's comment about rushing—I relate to that all too well. If I can call it a "virus," I've had it for as long as I can remember—constantly on the go, juggling ten things at once, always rushing, always doing. The concept of rest remains a challenge for me, and I plan to explore it further in my future blog posts.