Posted by Miller on April 1, 2003, at 20:46:34
In reply to Re: Once upon a time... » Miller, posted by Dinah on April 1, 2003, at 18:09:52
My online shrink told me the missing button represents a person's "lack". The bear found out he was lacking and went in search of it (as most of us do). He was unable to do it through his own, misguided attempts.
The little girl, he says, represents real love, in that she accepted the teddy bear as he was, lacking and all. She was able to fill his need by giving real love.
My online shrink says I am beginning to see the truth of my missing button. Once I am able to do that, I will strive to be the little girl in my attempts to give real love. (The simple wish for the good of others.)
Therefore, after thinking of it in relation to this board, I can see each one of us struggling to find buttons and learn to give selflessly.
-Miller
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