Forgiveness

For forgiveness to be given it must be asked for
What is the meaning of these words? In the spiritual community everybody speaks of forgiveness. Almost as if they are such perfect creatures that they automatically forgive. Two lines of thinking lead from here. One, forgiveness is one of the toughest terms to understand. It seems understandable in terms people usually portray it in. Someone does you wrong, you forgive them and move on living a lighter life. Yet, even though it’s an easy definition that can satisfy the mind, you can feel there’s always something essential missing there. I have only reached an understanding of forgiveness after reading an unpopular eastern orthodox text on how to build back relationships. And for the first time I knew that I grasped the meaning in it’s fullness. It is clearly said there that forgiveness should be asked for and that only if it is asked for it is a building block for repairing the damaged relationships.  Also, it should not be easily given, but with truthfulness, consideration of own feelings, and the depth and truthfulness of the party that is asking for forgiveness. Although the one who is asked may forgive, they are not obliged to and the inquirer should modestly count that in but still make the sincere plea to be forgiven for his mistakes, not counting on a certain outcome. Then, we come to the true meaning of forgiveness: it is a human action which can build bridges out of ruined houses, dilapidated stones and ruined marriages. But the bricks have to be layed down carefully in order to be sturdy this time.
I hope I have transferred the meaning of it enough that you seek out the true explanation for yourself and when you do, you will surely ask for forgiveness where its needed.
If you would like to work with me to reach forgiveness, or achieve forgiveness with your partner, you may contact me at psy@ateneo.rs for a session.
Sanja Vasiljević

News, science, practice …

We would like to share with you what we have been doing these past few months, and announce what we have prepared for you for the autumn.

We have been honored to present our work and progress at a few international events, including WCP, UNESCO, Paris. We presented on the mysteries of art, cultural heritage, psychotherapy and culture. We were honored to receive such good feedback from our fellow colleagues! (Hi colleagues!)

We have exchanged experiences on quality practice, we learned a lot, and had the pleasure of seeing how different the French world of psychoanalysis is! Thank you, Boris Cyrilnik for such enlightening talks!

We hope to continue the worldwide communication with our new friends and colleagues from Brazil, Asia, France, Africa, and Holland.

In Belgrade, Serbia, you can have the pleasure  of attending one of our 4  workshops during the fall. We are offering: Personal development workshop, How to lead a workshop?, Dreamgroup, and a Poetry, art and emotion group. They are all directed towards personal development and improvement of mental health. You are kindly reminded that we work in three languages and that you can schedule our bespoke programs here.

Until the next opportunity

Cordially,

S.V.

 

 

 

Psychology, counseling, practice

Welcome to Ateneo blogs,

This blog will be posted in two languages. The posts will not necessarily be the same in both languages, so you are invited to follow both of them.

In the blog we will inform you of our engagements in the world of psychology, of Ateneo seasonal groups, and give some reports on our work. So already in September you will have a chance to see announcements of our 4! new group workshops, out of which some are unique to Belgrade.

Here you may also find texts on subjects that interest you. You can give your vote on desired themes here.

We offer pre-defined programs and themes in the field of psychology and counseling, but also custom made programs of counseling, group workshops and lectures. For this you can contact us here.

It would be a joy for us to prepare creativly a program adapted to your needs!