
Trusting our disappointment to know our delight – Julia Wight
The feeling of disappointment can often be judged as ugly, disgusting, shrouded with “expectations” on others, and brings all sorts of relational discord. Expressing disappointment is so often taken personally by others, and could even generate anger, with no space for this emotion to be expressed or heard. Sadly, instead of experiencing authenticity in wanting to share our feelings, we can often be left in the dark of loneliness or disconnection. Whereas, disappointment is such a valuable emotion, clearly indicating that there are important and beautiful needs craving to exist – often craving to exist in my relationships with others.
This workshop will explore, through personal and group exercises, compassionate ways to acknowledge and fully embrace our disappointment. Learning to experience relational spaces that can welcome this emotion to then gently touch on the delight of acknowledging and fulfilling our needs.
With warmth and welcome for the experience of being/feeling disappointed, we create space for understanding and growth. This newfound and trustworthy space within can positively influence our relational spaces, helping us to find the words and experience to connect with others through an authentic expression of disappointment. In learning to do so, we connect to our vital energy of life indicating what we want in our lives – such valuable and delightful information! Information that brings us into delight of experiencing the vitality of our needs, of our creativity, of our joy!
Come experience what can be a transformative journey together.