Man, talk about self-empowerment! This entire reading gave me the slightest tickle of butterflies. The simplicity of rejecting negative thoughts that hold us back from positive and esteem-building activities was a relief. This (moderated) excitement topped out at the cited idea above, "I know what foolishness it is."
We are strong individuals who can take more than we allow ourselves. It is a disservice to ourselves and in turn to others if we deny ourselves the opportunities we fear so adamantly.
"Just get on with it."
Reminds me of a phrase from a past reading, something to the extent of "I know I'll like it when I start, so I might as well start."
"The parts of our minds that spew out the irrationalities hang on to their old scripts with remarkable tenacity and ingenuity."
So we must be vigilant and observant of these scripts in order to create the best combatant scripts that will dissolve the captors (of our minds and efforts.)
The third stem of depression, as outlined by Ellis/Boice, the "unrealistic belief that other people should treat us considerately and fairly," gets me in trouble rather frequently. I cite the golden rule and that I try my hardest to carry it out with friend and foe alike, but find myself upset when the friend does not reciprocate. It leaves me feeling wasted, frustrated, a tad embarrassed, and ready to give up and become bitter. It discourages my extension of golden rule behavior to anyone. This can easily be seen in any sort of writing or activity that requires the same moderation as writing (my thoughts go to practicing [voice or piano].)
I plan on building RET time into any sort of preparation activity for practicing, writing, and exercising in order to help support the continuation of the activity. They are all things I love, and things I know I will benefit from. Why not help the process along?
We are the ones holding ourselves back. We have the power to let ourselves go.
We are strong individuals who can take more than we allow ourselves. It is a disservice to ourselves and in turn to others if we deny ourselves the opportunities we fear so adamantly.
"Just get on with it."
Reminds me of a phrase from a past reading, something to the extent of "I know I'll like it when I start, so I might as well start."
"The parts of our minds that spew out the irrationalities hang on to their old scripts with remarkable tenacity and ingenuity."
So we must be vigilant and observant of these scripts in order to create the best combatant scripts that will dissolve the captors (of our minds and efforts.)
The third stem of depression, as outlined by Ellis/Boice, the "unrealistic belief that other people should treat us considerately and fairly," gets me in trouble rather frequently. I cite the golden rule and that I try my hardest to carry it out with friend and foe alike, but find myself upset when the friend does not reciprocate. It leaves me feeling wasted, frustrated, a tad embarrassed, and ready to give up and become bitter. It discourages my extension of golden rule behavior to anyone. This can easily be seen in any sort of writing or activity that requires the same moderation as writing (my thoughts go to practicing [voice or piano].)
I plan on building RET time into any sort of preparation activity for practicing, writing, and exercising in order to help support the continuation of the activity. They are all things I love, and things I know I will benefit from. Why not help the process along?
We are the ones holding ourselves back. We have the power to let ourselves go.
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