8CompletionJourney or Destination?

Alia Thabit

DOI: 10.4324/9781003351344-8

When I travel, my motto is “Whatever happens is the exact right thing.” Flight delays? Exact right thing. Detained by Israeli security forces? Exact right thing. Taxi breaks down in Jordanian desert and the other passenger and I have to hitchhike to the airport? Exact right thing. It helps me stay upbeat and cheerful, despite any … detours. I have a clear intention to reach my destination – while appreciating the journey as it unfolds, however unexpectedly.

When I proposed this chapter, I suggested that Somatic Experiencing® (SE), a gentle, effective trauma resolution model, could help reduce artists’ challenges in finishing work as fears, resistance and anxiety are ...

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