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    Jeffrey K. Zeig · 11/2/97 at 4:33 PM ET

    Numerous times I find myself remembering a particularly haunting refrain trumpeted by Erickson.

    I recall reading a letter Erickson wrote to a patient in which he defined the attitude of "mature" love as, "in your happiness, I find my happiness." I crafted Erickson's phrase into an acronym to enhance its impact and make it more memorable for patients, defining love as T.O.P.I.A.H., "Take Obvious Pleasure In Another's Happiness." Besides, I like the interactional aspect of defining emotions--looking at the "between space."

    Thanks, Don, for taking precious time to post your encounter with Erickson and its impact on you. I hope that your impetus stimulates others to share similarly.

    Replies:
    • Mature Love, by David C. Hubbard, 11/10/97
      • Bonner's and the Putneys' Love, by Stephen Lankton, 11/12/97
        • A short thought on Love..., by John Gauger, 11/13/97
          • Known in what way?, by Stephen Lankton, 11/14/97
            • Knowing = Loving, by John Gauger, 11/16/97
              • A narcissist reply, by Michael Melhorn, 11/17/97
          • love is not the known, by michael melhorn, 11/15/97
          • True Love, by Julie, 1/13/99
        • Love and loving, by Robin Allenson, 4/8/98
          • I agree, Robin., by Jeffrey K. Zeig, 4/12/98
            • Re:I agree, Robin., by richard brandow, 06/29/01
          • Well put, by Stephen Lankton, 4/13/98
            • And love of clients?, by Diane Kistner, 5/25/98
              • Diane, I hope therapists can love their clients, by Mary, 6/28/98
              • Love, by Stephen Lankton, 7/3/98
                • Re:Love, by Steve Lankton, 12/24/02
              • Re:And love of clients?, by :), 12/23/02
                • Use a name, by Steve Lankton, 12/24/02
      • reply to what is love, by Michael Melhorn, 11/13/97

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