Chapter 26
Ghosts and Unexpected Reunions
Jude wondered if she had really left her handkerchief behind; or whether it were that she had miserably wished to tell him of a love that at the last moment she could not bring herself to express. He could not stay in his silent lodging when they were gone, and fearing that he might be tempted to drown his misery in alcohol he went upstairs, changed his dark clothes for his white, his thin boots for his thick, and proceeded to his customary work for the afternoon. But in the cathedral he seemed to hear a voice behind him, and…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Map Your Vulnerability Windows
Think about the last year of your life. Identify 2-3 times when you were dealing with major stress, loss, or transition. For each situation, write down what decisions you made during that period and who appeared in your life offering 'help' or making demands. Look for patterns in timing and types of people who showed up.
Consider:
- •Consider both positive and negative people who appeared during your crisis periods
- •Notice if certain types of problems or people tend to surface when you're vulnerable
- •Think about how your decision-making changed when you were under stress
Journaling Prompt
Write about a time when someone from your past reappeared during a difficult period in your life. How did their timing affect your ability to handle the situation? What would you do differently now?
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