Lies (not) to live by

1. If I want something, I should have it. No matter the considerations involved.

2. It’s terrible and unjust if I have to wait to get something I want.

3. To be uncomfortable or frustrated is terrible, intolerable!

4. I cannot control my strong desires. They are “needs” and I can’t stand it when they are not satisfied.

5. Any time I have to spend being frustrated or ungratified is unendurable!

6. I cannot stand pain or discomfort.

7. I cannot stand exerting myself or having to make an effort.

8. I cannot fight my desires. They are much too strong for me to handle them.

(Backus & Chapian – Telling Yourself the Truth)

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Gabrielle says : December 11, 2011 at 7:24 pm
When I first read those statements (and there are many more), it sounded to me like things children would say. Unfortunately we don’t have to dig very deep in ourselves to realize that our lives and our words often show we believe those lies as much as children do.

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