Gestalt Energy and Awareness
One of the most important things I gained from Gestalt class was the reminder of the significance of taking care of myself by remaining in the present moment. Since returning to college four years ago, I have been on the go, over-achieving, and never missing a class. When we were told to take care of ourselves in Gestalt, it seemed so foreign to me because I have never heard that from any previous teacher. Most teachers treated me like I was a postman—come to class rain, sleet or snow. When I felt sick half way through Gestalt class one Sunday, I said I needed to leave to care for myself. I left class with no hassle from the teacher. The resistance I felt was from my own mind. It did not seem right for me to leave class to take care of my needs. I felt jealous that other people in class had missed or left early with seemingly little concern. What was going on with me? Why this guilt and jealousy around taking care of my needs during school? § Read the rest of this entry…
