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[rivka]

I just quoted a science fiction author to a client, for what I think was probably the first time in my career. Lois McMaster Bujold: "The only thing you can't trade for your heart's desire is your heart."

I don't tend to use quotes or aphorisms much in general, but then again, it isn't often that a quote perfectly sums up a client's entire therapeutic journey of several years' duration. And comes to mind at precisely the moment when she can receive it as an apt phrasing of what she has already come to know in her heart, and not as a lesson or lecture.

She was really moved. I am really pleased. I like to think that Lois would be, too.

Comments

[kalmn.livejournal.com]

it's a really good quote. i've found it to be useful at various times in the past, too.

[ailbhe]

Nrgh. Today was a good day to be reminded of that. Thank you.

[wcg.livejournal.com]

I like to think that Lois would be, too.

You could tell her, if you like. I'm pretty sure she'd be very pleased.

[ckd]

I think I needed to be reminded of that quote today. Thank you.

[micheinnz.livejournal.com]

Whoa, what a good day for me to be reminded of that. And judging by other comments, a good day for it all round.