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June 10 Reflection for the day
When I least expect it, my keen addictive mind will try to divert me back toward my old ideas and old ways. My mind is expert, in fact, at planting and nourishing negative feelings within me--feelings such as envy, fear, anxiety, or guilt. The minute I spot any of these poisonous feelings rise up, I have to deal with them. If not, the more I think about them, the stronger they'll get: the stronger they get, the more I'll think about them--to the point of obsession. When negative feelings arise, do I "name them, claim them, and dump them"?
I should know and may I please never forget--that a sure way to let my feelings get the best of me is to pretend they aren't there.Like spoiled offspring, they act up when they are ignored. But also like offspring, they are here, they are mine and I am responsible for them. May I learn to pay attention to my feelings, even if sometimes I would rather make believe they didn't belong to me.
From the daily reader "A Day At A Time". A hazeldon book
When I least expect it, my keen addictive mind will try to divert me back toward my old ideas and old ways. My mind is expert, in fact, at planting and nourishing negative feelings within me--feelings such as envy, fear, anxiety, or guilt. The minute I spot any of these poisonous feelings rise up, I have to deal with them. If not, the more I think about them, the stronger they'll get: the stronger they get, the more I'll think about them--to the point of obsession. When negative feelings arise, do I "name them, claim them, and dump them"?
I should know and may I please never forget--that a sure way to let my feelings get the best of me is to pretend they aren't there.Like spoiled offspring, they act up when they are ignored. But also like offspring, they are here, they are mine and I am responsible for them. May I learn to pay attention to my feelings, even if sometimes I would rather make believe they didn't belong to me.
From the daily reader "A Day At A Time". A hazeldon book
citychick2011
Luv it...
citychick2011
We all so get that. I sure as heck do!
lostnursetoo
Fabulous advice!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thirsty4Life
I completely get this... It's funny how many of us think soo much a like. An truth be known besides the booze we all seem to be a good hearted bunch that just want some peace in life... I mean look at all of us on here supporting each other as best we can. As messed up as it is that pain brings people together, I get you all and am proud to know you through cyberspace! Lol... Bless you all in whatever way is meaningful to you! T4L
1is2many
Ditto
stickywick
Ah the keen addictive mind. The problem is its delusion not even denial. And for me personally I only see it once pointed out, then accepted. Even then its hard.
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