Also from a participant is this lovely poem:
Life is not a problem to solve
But a chance to take and revolve
Through dynamics and relationships of familes involved
Not of power struggles, oppressive structures and abuse
But of love and respect for autonomy and identity
Of every sprout of life that is in it.
As every person is shaped by his past and family
Differentiation is very important to let oneself experience
Freedom and Liberation from the oppressive and unfavorable
Patterns of behavior that had been transmitted to him/her
"What you have is what you can give"
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Henri Nouwen on Counseling
How do we know that we are not deluding ourselves, that we are not selecting those words that best fit our passions, that we are not just listening to the voice of our own imagination?...Who can determine if [our] feelings and insights are leading [us] in the right direction?Our God is greater than our own heart and mind, and too easily we are tempted to make our heart’s desires and our mind’s speculations into the will of God. Therefore, we need a guide, a director, a counselor who helps us to distinguish between the voice of God and all other voices coming from our own confusion or from dark powers far beyond our control.We need someone who encourages us when we are tempted to give it all up, to forget it all, to just walk away in despair. We need someone who discourages us when we move too rashly in unclear directions or hurry proudly to a nebulous goal. We need someone who can suggest to us when to read and when to be silent, which words to reflect upon and what to do when silence creates much fear and little peace.