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<blockquote data-quote="nvts" data-source="post: 403528" data-attributes="member: 3814"><p>Hey Hon! I have to say that in my humble opinion, you answered your own question. You wrote the following statement "process through them until they no longer ignite terror in me or have power over me". HOWEVER: You need to value YOU before you put pen to paper. See, I get the feeling that you still don't view yourself as the beautiful, sensitive, strong, resourceful woman that you are. Probably because of the abusive relationships and having, for so many years, to live in what I call a "reactive" mode. You have always had to change course because of the impacts that others have forced upon you. Take a look at this book: "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz.</p><p> </p><p>Basically the 4 agreements are:</p><p> </p><p>1. Be impeccable with your word - speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.</p><p> </p><p>2. Dont take anything personally - Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and di is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.</p><p> </p><p>3. Don't make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, dadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.</p><p> </p><p>4. Always do your best - Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.</p><p> </p><p>Truthfully, this book was recommended to me today, and I've started it already. Extremely interesting. </p><p> </p><p>I've known your for a while Steely - I'm probably one of your biggest cheerleaders. I don't think you'll be happy if you blow off the book entirely. I just think you need to reach a certain "state of grace" - love yourself, care about you, and allow yourself to heal a little more before you end up freaking yourself out with memories that you're not quite ready to deal with.</p><p> </p><p>I hope you know that it's with care and respect that I'm offering my 2 cents!</p><p> </p><p>Beth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nvts, post: 403528, member: 3814"] Hey Hon! I have to say that in my humble opinion, you answered your own question. You wrote the following statement "process through them until they no longer ignite terror in me or have power over me". HOWEVER: You need to value YOU before you put pen to paper. See, I get the feeling that you still don't view yourself as the beautiful, sensitive, strong, resourceful woman that you are. Probably because of the abusive relationships and having, for so many years, to live in what I call a "reactive" mode. You have always had to change course because of the impacts that others have forced upon you. Take a look at this book: "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. Basically the 4 agreements are: 1. Be impeccable with your word - speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. 2. Dont take anything personally - Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and di is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering. 3. Don't make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, dadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life. 4. Always do your best - Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret. Truthfully, this book was recommended to me today, and I've started it already. Extremely interesting. I've known your for a while Steely - I'm probably one of your biggest cheerleaders. I don't think you'll be happy if you blow off the book entirely. I just think you need to reach a certain "state of grace" - love yourself, care about you, and allow yourself to heal a little more before you end up freaking yourself out with memories that you're not quite ready to deal with. I hope you know that it's with care and respect that I'm offering my 2 cents! Beth [/QUOTE]
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