Posted by Jai Narayan on October 20, 2004, at 8:11:14
In reply to Re: What happens when you can't grieve? » Jai Narayan, posted by mair on October 19, 2004, at 20:50:04
> real life tragedy doesn't move me apparently as much as Hollywood schmaltz. I can get teary in sad or poignant movies.
**that's good that it moves you. you can use the Hollywood schmaltz entry point to get the deeper emotions out. It's a kick start method and it works. It works for me. remember the point is to get emotions moving.
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> I loved what you said about laughing though. It seems like it's been years since i laughed really hard at something. - I'll have to work on that.
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**For me sometimes laughter can get to the hidden emotions of fear and even terror and get them out in a fun way. I feel better after a good laugh. I feel less stress and lighter.
good medicine.
Jai
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