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  • Have a person speak about my story from their point of view.

    Posted by christine on October 31, 2023 at 6:41 pm

    I don’t quite understand why the person we choose should speak to a third person.

    I had misunderstood linguistically( I am german) and had, in that case, my deceased mother speak directly to me.

    It was such a wonderful, loving experience. I actually like the exercise better that way.

    What are your thoughts and experiences?

    christine replied 1 year ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Dave

    Member
    November 1, 2023 at 10:02 am

    Hey Christine, Yes, sorry, that is a language confusion. I didn’t say to have them speak to a “third” person. I said to use the third person form of address, which just means speaking about you, instead of speaking as you. In English it goes:

    • First person is speaking in the form “I am a silly man.”
    • Second person is speaking in the form “You are a silly man.”
    • And Third person is speaking in the form “Dave is a silly man.”

    The way that you did it is a really beautiful form of the practice. I have often used that too, and it can be so good! I am going to put that form of it into the peer group plan for the week too.

    I’m glad you had a wonderful experience with it : )

    Please always ask if there any possible language issues.

    • christine

      Member
      November 2, 2023 at 3:13 pm

      Thanks for your kind words Dave! Give you a big hug.