my MRI

Truths to live by

Contained herein are several truths that I live by. This is my MRI.

During a session with a client-friend in June, 2023, I learned something: There are truths that we live by, morals/standards that shape us and our lives and all aspects contained therein accordingly. That client expressed a truth that overwhelmed them, and they immediately reached for the journal (which is AWESOME, by the way) so they wouldn’t forget that really insightful piece of information. In doing so, we both realized this wasn’t a typical piece of information for a typical journal. No. This required something special. Together we coined the acronym MRI: “Massive Realization Index.”

This will be an ongoing blog of my suggestions for life. These are the truths that I myself strive to live by. Even though I will not succeed every time, I know that these guiding principles are a great foundation.

  • Expectation is the root of heartache. This isn’t original, but we owe it to ourselves to manage our epxectations. If we don’t they will take over a create a world of their own that doesn’t actually exist.

  • Stop worrying that others think you’re strange. You will simply attract the correct people to you just by being who you are, naturally. By the way, you ARE strange and that is OK. We all are. Be stranger and embrace it!

  • We should value our own happiness over and above valuing what other peo0ple think of us.

  • We likely have a natural ability to connect with people and facilitate meaningful change. Even if we struggle to put that into words. That is the work.

Gary Nelson, LCSW

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My name is Gary. I’m here to help.

It’s sometimes hard to know when to ask for help, and i’m happy that today is the day for you! I hope you will find my abilities to your liking and my style to your comfort.