Ready for another question to reflect on in your anxiety (and other) habit-mapping? My eagerness gave way to long bouts of 'meh' and the guitar's shade became less 'Satin Slipper' and more 'Forgotten Old Boot'. This led me not only to some surprising discoveries about exactly how powerful such changes can be when it comes to healing but further into the intricacies of the mind-body connection and the mysteries of the human heart. I do remember that while growing up, I was constantly comparing myself to the very studious girls who had better grades, were always prepared to answer questions in class, and who seemed to be able to express themselves with quiet elegance. It was time to let go of her need to control her son and risk that he would crash and burn without her omnipresent guidance. They reflect a far higher order of mental complexity. These relationships, and conversations, unfold over years and decades within families, with ...