The Restory Retreat Centre

  Victim Mentality  The Conversation Elements From The Conversation Portia Nelson's poem captures the healing process of someone with a victim mentality beautifully.  Music Is this a "poor me" that has become so stuck in learned helplessness that he doesn't want to do or explore anything? Or is Henry just lazy and sly? Whichever way, an old favourite. With much love. George & Matilda

  Slagoffermentaliteit Die Gesprek  Elemente Uit Die Gesprek Portia Nelson se gedig beeld die helingsproses by iemand met 'n slagoffermentaliteit pragtig uit. Musiek Gaan dit hier om 'n "arme ek" wat so vasgeval het in aangeleerde hulpeloosheid dat hy niks aanpak of wil doen nie? Of is Henry doodgewoon lui en slu? Nietemin, 'n ou gunsteling. Met baie liefde. George & Matilda

  Monkey Mind The Conversation  Elements From The Conversation  The role of a spiritual director, therapist or good friend. What helps with the recurring thoughts is the return to the stable centre, the safe base camp where God is always waiting. On arrival we find that He has already lit the fire. Two examples of  affirmations. Music “.... let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind.” ‭‭.                                                  Rom12‬:‭2‬ ‭GNT‬‬ With love. George & Matilda

  Dronkdink Die Gesprek Elemente Uit Die Gesprek Die rol van 'n geestelike begeleier, terapeut of goeie vriendin/vriend. Wat help met die malende gedagtes is die terugkeer na die onveranderlike kern, die veilige basiskamp waar God altyd wag. Wanneer ons daar kom, ontdek ons dat Hy die vuur reeds aangesteek het. Twee voorbeelde van bevestigings of  "affirmations". Musiek “.... laat God julle verander deur julle denke te vernuwe.”                                                         ‭‭Rom‭12‬:‭2‬  Met liefde. George & Matilda

1. I walk down the street.  There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.  I fall in.  I am lost … I am hopeless.  It isn’t my fault.  It takes forever to find a way out.  2. I walk down the same street.  There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.  I pretend I don’t see it.  I fall in again.  I can’t believe I’m in the same place.  But it isn’t my fault.  It still takes a long time to get out.  3. I walk down the same street.  There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.  I see it is there.  I still fall in … it’s a habit.  My eyes are open.  I know where I am.  It is my fault.  I get out immediately.  4. I walk down the same street.  There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.  I walk around it.  5. I walk down another street.  PORTIA NELSON