Hooked On Healing

How much do you fret over what others think of you? Be honest, please. The proclivity to care what people think of you is human nature, sweet friends. But do others’ opinions affect your way of thinking about yourself? Do you go through a great deal in order to avoid disapproval? While we should not ignore or be completely indifferent to the impressions and presumptions of others, we ought not be excessively concerned either.

Are you generally kind, or do you tend to drive yourself too hard? Why, oh, why do we find self-acceptance so difficult? Do you think if you crack down on yourself enough it will motivate you to make some positive change?

She just tried to cheer you up, but what she said made you feel even more demoralized and disheartened. He said: “Try harder,” but you think you’re doing your very best. They said, “Snap out of it.” Yet you feel that you cannot simply talk yourself out of this sad mood.

Name one person you know, including yourself, who is free from anxiety, sadness, or anger. Have you taken any time to recognize your thoughts, feelings, and actions? When was the last time you questioned any of them?

What are some of the thoughts that you believe about yourself that may not actually be true? Perhaps it’s time to take away some of their power and punch. After all, would you not prefer to be driving rather than sitting helplessly in the back seat? I just renewed my back-seat driver’s license actually.

“Saw it. Wanted it. Threw a tantrum. Got it.” Am I the only one noticing little children being doted on and getting manicures from full-grown adults these days? Then again, are you aware that children have become increasingly ill-mannered, insolent, and impolite, too? Kids are encouraged to express all their feelings, no matter how disrespectful and discourteous they are.