Belief

[Guest guest]

It is interesting to see that we are all so very much the same. I

really identified with Kim in regards to the buffet line vs.

the " plate " - it does seem our subconscious can really rule our

behavior. I have had both these thoughts - belief that there was

lack in the world money/food and I'd better eat all this as I have

paid for it! Also the thoughts that I need to watch what I've been

putting on my plate because others are watching and might judge me in

some way. No on likes to be judged and found less than. I am

working on this as well - the podcasts are really good as is this

forum. I do a lot of journaling as I am 52 and have a little more

time than I used to. I still work full time, but I don't have little

ones to care for anymore and that frees up some time for exercise,

for reflection and journaling and for trying to put my needs first,

before anyone elses. That last one doesn't come naturally to me but

it should - it is the better way to be - if you aren't good, you

really can't help anyone else. One thing I have learned is that you

have to believe at your core that change is possible, that you can

change and treat yourself with love and respect and that you deserve

it before things can change over the long haul. I'm enjoying the

journey and really enjoying hearing everyone's thoughts and feelings

and

especially the victories! Keep believing in yourself and in the

knowledge that God really only wants good for us - not pain, not

mental or physical suffering - only the very best.