I’ve never been a compulsive gambler; I’ve had other problems. I’ve fought eating disorders for 20 years, tackled depression, and been bullied. Everybody has their fights, problems, insecurities, and stress. My struggles have made me into the person I am today. I chose to see my st...
I was a powerless porn addicted salesman/entrepreneur. I struggled with porn & sex addiction for decades. I went to countless 12 step meetings and therapist for years with little success. I finally discovered what works to break porn addiction. Traditional methods just don't work on porn. Want...
I am grateful and continue to be amazed by the power of the universe to lay down the unexpected moments that always holds the exact opportunity I need to move forward. Yoga allows us to bypass the intellect and discover what our bodies knows. Without this information, we can never fully he...
He threatened my life if I didn’t listen to him or if I dared to tell anyone the truth. I had two friends who begged me to walk away, but no matter how powerless I felt, their concerns meant nothing to me. So over time, they gave up trying. He told me when to speak—“Don...
From there, I started a new life all over again from scratch. I started to change who I was into who I am now. It wasn't easy. In fact, it was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. I had to actually change everything; my attitude, my music, my personality and my...
Do you think maybe you’re drinking too much? I've got great news:You are not powerless over alcohol.You don’t need to go to meetings in church basements or hang out with people who tell you you’re powerless and are a victim. ...
Parent: God doesn’t love you when you’re bad.Child: Bad? Am I bad? Does God love me when I’m good and get mad at me—like you do—when I make a mistake? …… Parent: Look at those grades!Child: Keep on looking till you see if you can figure out why they’re so rotten...
I had to leave people, places and things alone because I feel powerless over the influence of others. Being around positive people and getting the support of groups helped me stay clean. Clients also provided rich detail on what they meant by "behaving myself" (item #11), including this ...
Root cause: basic feeling of being “unlovable” and powerless; reaction to unresolved emotional pain This shadow displays the following characteristics:moody, melodramatic, manipulative, weepy, overemotional, impulsive, changeable. 5. The Controlling Shadow ...
My life is worthless. I’m ugly. I’m scary. I’m undeserving of love. In this realm, a widely recommended tool is the use of affirmations. Affirmations can take the form of positive self-talk: I am beautiful or I am worthy, for example. Affirmations are statements to affirm. To ...