Bessel van der Kolk Quotes
Are traumatized people condemned to seek refuge in what is familiar? If so, why, and is it possible to help them become attached to places and activities that are safe and pleasurable?
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When I started out back in Louisville, there was Harry Collins. He was my first teacher. He saw that I was so obsessed with magic that he taught me the love of magic.
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If I could look like anyone, it would be Jamie Redknapp - even up close, he's amazing.
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I was amazed at how the life of a freelancer differed from running a remote studio for another company. I thought I knew what I was doing in 2004 when I left Eidos because I had run Ion Storm Austin, which was my own independent studio. I had run a business unit inside Origin, but being part of a startup is crazy.
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It couldn't have happened anywhere but in little old New York.
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Well I look for an accompanist that does his work well, this to begin.
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Maybe guys also have insecurities, but in a sporting arena, they keep it to themselves. I can't do that.
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I never listen to Led Zeppelin. But, I mean, I don't think Robert Plant or Jimmy Page listen to Led Zeppelin, either. We all probably obsessed over the same old blues records growing up.
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Whether I'm wearing lots of makeup or no makeup, I'm always the same person inside.
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I think there are more female characters in videogames now but I also think that's because videogames in general are more diverse now.
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It was weird - my parents would let me have some Green Day albums but not all Green Day albums.
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The 'Kickin' It' set is so much fun, I find myself in a new adventure every week. I work with an amazing cast and crew.
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Over the years, I have studied church history as well as the contemporary church, and I noticed how rare it is for a God-glorifying transition of leadership to take place in a local church.
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I've always wanted to be a singer.
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Having a baby takes so much from you. It's the most glorious thing you'll ever do, but the aftermath is not so glorious!
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I'm basically for the whole year just traveling with three suitcases.
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My father, in 1952, just in his 20s, my father became the chief spokesman for the Nation of Islam. From 1952 to 1959, there were four temples. My father was responsible and credited for having maximized this membership. From four temples to 50 temples, there was so much work involved.
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Art must not serve might.
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I see a dermatologist in L.A. called Dr. Harold Lancer, who is incredible. I've known him for years - he sorted my skin out.
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The divorce in my family was really amicable. There were no fireworks. It was all sort of behind the scenes, if you will. None of us kids ever saw any argument.
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The government needs to help those in need, but members of Congress shouldn't take advantage of the situation and use a national tragedy as an opportunity to spend taxpayer dollars on their pet projects.
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I got involved because I wanted to help inspire more people to get off their butts and register and vote - not just in this election, but in every other election from now on, you know?
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And my daughter really likes Justin Bieber, so I think she'll have fun watching him. But I think Rihanna is the perfect match for the Victoria's Secret show because she's really beautiful, she's really sexy, and she's really talented.
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Are traumatized people condemned to seek refuge in what is familiar? If so, why, and is it possible to help them become attached to places and activities that are safe and pleasurable?
