A Revealing “Empty Chair” Exercise

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An amazing combination of evening light and clouds last night!

I had the best time yesterday staring out at our incredible view here in southern Colorado. I was also looking at Mike’s chair, which was empty because he was in town visiting friends. Having quite a bit of experience with Gestalt and “empty chair” therapy, I suddenly thought,

“If you could have anybody from your present or past sitting there right now, who would you choose?”

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Charlie Cat relaxing in Mike’s chair

This of course requires a good imagination and sense of pretend, but it can also be quite revealing. I ran through the list in my mind quickly, people from my past who I miss and would love to talk to now. Sad to say, none of them made the grade.

You will never believe who came up for me! I would LOVE to sit down with Barack Obama and discuss our world today. What it must look like to him, after trying so hard to correct injustices from our past and improve the lives of average Americans. How does that feel to him? How does he see Trump?

An honest discussion would be so fascinating!

8 thoughts on “A Revealing “Empty Chair” Exercise

  1. I enjoy your posts! It’s freezing cold here in Canada and we will be having a big snowstorm tomorrow followed by freezing rain which means I will be staying in. Now I can pretend to be with you and that great President you had.

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  2. Love to hear this conversation! Include me as well!
    Me? I’d want my Mom or Dad. It’s been far too long since we could have a conversation! 🙂

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