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From: Carly Serour
Date: 16 Oct 2009
Time: 17:16:58 -0500
Remote Name: 72.226.9.82
Dr. Silverman, Though I am not someone who stutters, I found this article both insightful into the feelings of one who stutters and also found how much I could relate to those emotions. We all have times when we feel "flawed" and wish we could change something about ourselves, but we must realize we are just fine how we are. At times, I would think that it could be close to impossible for some to use meditation in order to extract any kind of relief for their feelings. Many people are so negative and consumed in their “flaws,” whether it is a stutter or anything they may label as such, that they are almost unable to see themselves as anything but “flawed.” You made a great point that our society has created such a false image of perfection. We often have a hard time accepting anything that doesn’t fall under the prescriptions of that “perfection.” Are there any techniques you would suggest to help bring a more positive outlook on meditation to someone who is very negative toward the idea? I believe that people need to be open to meditation in order for any change to come from it. Also, it is evident that decreased stress and anxieties can ease or lessen one’s stuttering. Has one ever found meditation to completely rid them of their stutter? It is interesting how much one’s emotions can impact things of this nature, and it is equally fascinating to see how widely varied results may be from meditation, therapy, and the like.