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| Giacomo17 | Request for a minor revision | 3 | Nov 24 2011, 8:01 PM EST by Ollin | ||
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Being that I'm not a contributor to this site's content, I can only respectfully offer this thought. I apologize in advance if you feel it is not the place for such things and I accept whatever your decisions may be.
I learned from a very wise person one time that, in bringing up negative personality traits about yourself or anyone else, that it's important to not identify with it. It's important to recognize the Truth of the matter, that YOU are not those negative habits. Those negative habits are just what you have been choosing to experience. By saying, "I am X," is saying that you are one with that negative trait and you're stuck with it. But anyone who is versed in any kind of inner work knows better, that our behaviors and perceptions are infinitely malleable. To say instead, then, "I have been behaving like X" is much more empowering, liberating, and self-respectful. Just my $0.02 on today's topic. It irked me a bit that this day suggested we write "I am a..." in any kind of a negative way. Because I feel that's an affirmation, not a catharsis. Nevertheless, this structured education continues to impress me with its thoughtful organization of very useful tools. |
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