Come away to a quiet place
where you can just be.....
What are you thinking???
Have you thought about this?
In our minds dwell thoughts and beliefs that have been in there since childhood. Beliefs about our personal worth, our place in the world and our value as human beings. Our actions as adults, then become reactive because they are based on what we thought was true as a kid. Maybe at that time, you felt powerless, in the way, forgotten, unloved, unable, or stupid. This belief was probably formed by an event or an interaction you had with someone that you felt had some degree of power over you. It could have been a parent, teacher, sibling or friend. The strong emotion that was elicited when this event happened, seared the belief into your very being. So, even today, you carry with you feelings of inadequacy and doubt about yourself.
In your head, you know that that is not true, but your heart and your reactions, you still feel like it is. You may know in your mind that that person no longer has power over you, but somehow, when you are in a certain situation, you react that same old helpless way. Then you get mad at yourself for not acting more like an adult, but it keeps happening. You feel powerless to stop it. But you are not powerless.
You can change the way you think.
contact me at marianne@marianneclyde.com
In our minds dwell thoughts and beliefs that have been in there since childhood. Beliefs about our personal worth, our place in the world and our value as human beings. Our actions as adults, then become reactive because they are based on what we thought was true as a kid. Maybe at that time, you felt powerless, in the way, forgotten, unloved, unable, or stupid. This belief was probably formed by an event or an interaction you had with someone that you felt had some degree of power over you. It could have been a parent, teacher, sibling or friend. The strong emotion that was elicited when this event happened, seared the belief into your very being. So, even today, you carry with you feelings of inadequacy and doubt about yourself.
In your head, you know that that is not true, but your heart and your reactions, you still feel like it is. You may know in your mind that that person no longer has power over you, but somehow, when you are in a certain situation, you react that same old helpless way. Then you get mad at yourself for not acting more like an adult, but it keeps happening. You feel powerless to stop it. But you are not powerless.
You can change the way you think.
contact me at marianne@marianneclyde.com
"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves." Buddha
"How is it possible NOT to get offended when someone says something hurtful to me?"
"I can't get my parents to listen to me! Help!"
Sound familiar? Check out my suggestions on the "Strategies" page!
This is not a subsitute for therapy. To find a therapist in your area go to www.TherapistLocator.net
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Below are two very helpful books offering insight into the inner workings of your mind, as well as practical suggestions about how you can take control of your thoughts and emotions in order to live a more powerful life!
Below are two very helpful books offering insight into the inner workings of your mind, as well as practical suggestions about how you can take control of your thoughts and emotions in order to live a more powerful life!