Resistance

In therapy, the therapist and client work with the resistance.. it is a sign that a button has been pushed..an sos signal on a misty day ..saying pay atention to this...The therapist acknowlegdes the the SOS signal..but without judgment or punishment or you needing to dig. Fear and shame may be involved and a million other feelings.. so explore with compassion and empathy and patience.
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Listen when you say, "no this doesn't feel right "or "I don't want to go there... maybe ask yourself...how come I don't want to talk about it? How come this feels scary for me?

Resistance can be a beacon of light into the unconsious.... to deeper meaning and understanding...

Trust the Process

Permission

What are we waiting for to try something new?
Permission from the Great and Powerful Oz,
our parents, our Swim Coach from high school, the cool kids..
Why do we have to wait for someone outside of us to let us know what ever it is we want to do is okay.
At some point, we may have been scared into submission... by yelling and teasing and more severe punishment...like the silent treatment.

Take a leap of faith..try it out..Don't wait for someone else to tell you to go for it..by then you may be bedridden..you never know

Go for what you want..Give birth to your own truth....

I am leaping into beautiful possiblities.. join me....

Good Weekend

I had a good weekend. I added my talents and skill to a wonderful group experience led by a friend. It felt like I had a place to shine and was appreciated. That can make anyone feel smashing.
peace,
Eve

My phone

I didn't realize how important my cellphone is to me until I didn't know where it was. I looked all over for it. I called the restaurant where I had it last. I looked through my bags..my desk,,another desk... It reminds of a feeling I get when friends go...move or move on...I don't realize how much I care until they are living in another state...and I don't have my cellphone to call them... Oh, boy!

ps A friend found my cellphone in his car.

Clark Street Festival 2007

Praise for Oral History Projects

Please check out my videos on http://youtube.com/ at ebrown67.
Thanks Eve




Dear Eve,

You may share our interviews with anyone you wish. May I ask that you establish a link to my Synagogue's web site (www.aansc.org) so that folks who are interested in our work can check it out.

Your work is exceptional. It is very different, approaching a serious issue in life in a manner that is compelling and enlightening. I wish you much success in this work. In your depiction of me I really would like to see a handsome slim Rabbi Lefkowitz with a resonant and regal tone. Just kidding!

Good luck.

Rabbi Philip Lefkowitz


Dear Eve: I am extremely honored that you have produced this film about me, Links-to-Literacy, and Gale Community Academy. It is very gratifying to know that you and Rodgerspark.com care enough to record the achievements we have made. Too often public education is under attack and I applaud your efforts to help us get the "good word out." Through the hard work and dedication of so many people in the school, parents, and community we have filled the school with programs that will help all our students succeed.

Thank-you, Gracias, and Merci many times over for your support and affirmation.

Sincerely,

Rudy Joan Lubov

P.S. We have started a book fund for the Gale Library. Book donations would be most welcomed if anyone would like to add to our collection. Presently, we are trying to refurbish the book collection in the Kindergarten to fifth grade library as many of the books are very old. Contributions can be sent to: Gale Community Academy, 1631 W. Jonquil Terrace, Chicago, Illinois 60626. 773-534-2100 or 773-534-2250. I can be reached at rjlubov@aol.com

Summer Time and the Living is Hot!

Chicago is int the 100s. Woowee, the beach and more specifically the cool water is the place to be. You could find me submerged in the blue Lake Michigan these days. I just dive in. No wading, no dipping my toes. Just one ..two three dive..oh boy....a refreshing reminder that I am alive and well and very blessed. Thanks to the powers that be.

Declaration of Independence

It's that time of the year when we wave flags, watch fireworks and remember "How the British were coming" and how we beat their butts.

For me it is also a time to think about what I can liberate myself from. Something came to mind, a little tidbit of insight today.
I want to liberate myself from the negative thought that I am just tolerable and not lovable.

Cause I am lovable, by golly!!!!

I hope we can all feel more free and lovable.
Best,
Eve