Emotional States
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Being Positive Does Not Mean Ignoring Reality
Law of Attraction: Finding a Balance – Have you been told that “being positive” means ignoring anything “negative” in your life? Have you heard that to use the Law of Attraction, you can never EVER think a negative thought?? Horse manure.
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I Feel Overwhelmed
We all can feel overwhelmed at times… with projects, illness, pain, or even positive things. Just like when we feel other emotions, there is information and guidance in the overwhelm. It is often a sign that we need to stop, take a deep breath, and notice what we’re telling ourselves.
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I Feel Overwhelmed: Finding Clarity One Baby Step at a Time
– Trying to do it all at once – Trying to do it all by myself – Setting boundaries – Clutter – Too many priorities – Too many projects and good ideas – Too many symptoms – Too much holiday hype
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What Do I Deserve?
As you listen and participate in team calls and on the forum, you will often hear us asking certain questions. We usually start with safety: “Is it safe for you to move forward?” If it does feel safe, the next checks for other emotional blocks such as guilt, shame, and the need to be punished……
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Building a Safer, Friendlier Relationship with Your Body
A body can feel like an unsafe place when symptoms, accidents, tension, or repeated disappointment have made every sensation seem suspicious. What looks irrational about body trust often becomes understandable when we ask what the body expects and what this response has been trying to prevent. With body trust, the aim is not to make…
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When a Windfall Feels Scary: Gratitude, Arrogance, and Taking Care of Everyone
Extra money can bring relief and then unleash a crowd of emotional demands. Be grateful. Do not become arrogant. Do not waste it. Help everyone. Make the perfect choice. Do not enjoy it too much. Prepare for the bad thing that may follow. A windfall may be large or simply unusual for you. What matters…
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I Want to Be Thankful, But… Making Gratitude Feel Safe and Real
– It feels like an obligation – I fear it will be taken away – I still want more – If I’m happy I’ll be targeted – I can’t until I’m perfect – I’m embarrassed that I have a lot