At the Top of the Tree

top of the tree, Dealing with uncertainty. DIY Therapy

At the top of the tree there’s only sky, wind, and exposure. You can’t go any higher; all your effort has to go into balancing and hanging on, so you don’t fall.

In the struggle to climb, many people forget, that down among the foliage, where there each different branch offers a new direction, there are unlimited opportunities hidden among the leaves.

Just a thought.

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I’m a psychologist, coach, and therapist. All my work is aimed at enabling people to improve personal aspects of their lives and work.

"Train your mind to look for your successes. They are happening all the time, you just have to look for them."
"We only develop greater resilience when we are deeply emotionally connected to other people."
"If you think you can, or you think you can't, you're probably right".
"Just because you can, it doesn't mean you should, nor that you have to".
"Simplify your life and work to be content. That will create the space for you to notice the joy. It's always there if you look."
“Personal Change Begins In The Imagination. You Have To Imagine It Before You Can Become It, Whatever ‘It’ Is”

2 Comments

Ellen May 29, 2018 at 9:47 amLog in to Reply

That’s an excellent thought Barry. – Thank you.
- Barry Winbolt May 29, 2018 at 12:10 pmLog in to Reply
  
  Thankyou Ellen, I’m glad it made sense to someone other than me.