Comments on: Riding Unicorns: The Power of Positive Thinking

By: Cynthia Occelli

Cynthia Occelli — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:09:05 +0000

In reply to Diana. Diana, thank you for this honest and vulnerable share. It is important to tell your story because it helps others feel connected and hopeful. Our parents' wounding becomes ours so effortlessly, and healing it requires so much effort. My favorite line in your comment is, "I recovered me." This is monumental. Your audience is graced and privileged to be with you. I wish you and them more of this healing energy and inspiration.

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:21:34 +0000

I have come to a point in my life where I do remain more calm when the waters are stirred by ‘trouble.’ I was never a ‘realist,’. I thought I was being ‘punished’ for something I did that I didn’t know I did. Just as my mom would punish me for things people told her even though I didn’t know what it was. I found out my dad was that way. He thought his cancer was a punishment, perhaps for not being able to make my mother happy. What he couldn’t know was she has Borderline Personality Disorder.
I have my PTSD to deal with, of course, you can’t come up and yell in my face and expect the response everyone else has. But with all the work I’ve done with therapy and hypnotherapy I’ve taken the edge off of it. So, when things happen, I am able to handle them better and able to see them in a different light. There is more joy, more love, more me. The main thing is, I found me. I recovered me. And I believe through my creative endeavors in theater that I am to show the way for folks to fully express themselves. That this is a good thing. Being fully yourself, not a facade, the you that’s behind that facade is far better than any mask.

By: Cynthia Occelli

Cynthia Occelli — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:17:56 +0000

In reply to Cathy.

Hi Cathy,

Yay! Three times on the challenge is amazing. I continue to take it because, as you mentioned, it is a wonderful way to set an intention for the day.

Hmmm, I’m not sure if those questions came from me. I’ve definitely asked the first one. The second one makes me think of Byron Katie, and I really like it.

Thank you for your awesome contribution. <3

By: Cynthia Occelli

Cynthia Occelli — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:12:47 +0000

In reply to J. Yes! Score another point for the optimists :)

By: Cynthia Occelli

Cynthia Occelli — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:12:11 +0000

In reply to Kelli. Hi Kelli! Thank you for your kindness. You made me smile. I have a new podcast called REWRITTEN: Rewrite Your Story, Recreate Your Life. I'm working hard to help us identify the false stories we tell ourselves and rewrite them with empowering truths. Listen and let me know what you think. I'm so happy we've connected again. :)

By: Kelli

Kelli — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:08:25 +0000

I love and miss your podcasts! Can we have more of you?

By: J

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:57:05 +0000

I totally agee

By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:49:23 +0000

Hi Cynthia,

I’m such a fan of your work and message. I’ve taken your challenge twice and just signed up for a third round! It makes me happy to wake up in the morning and see your message in my inbox.

A couple questions help me break chokehold emotions (and they may have come from you, I’m not sure):
-Who would I be without that thought?
-What if the opposite of that thought were true?

The first question helps me see how the negative thought I’m having props up my image of myself and sheds light on my values.
The second question opens up possibilities.

Thanks for all you do.