Putting issues on hold can allow them the time to develop on their own — and even to surprise me at how they disappear
Telling my intrusive thoughts, “Not now, later” proved to be even more effective than I could have imagined. A recent incident illustrated what it’s like:
My six year old is in her bedroom and I’m in the kitchen, vigorously washing dishes. “Mooooommmy!!!!”
“Whaaaaat?”
“I need you to help me get my socks on.”
“I can’t come now. I’ll be done in a minute — just wait!”
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