Chapter
5 – Common Threads
Being
human means having feelings, sensations, thoughts and impulses. This
book was written with two audiences in mind: those of you who have suffered
from a diagnosed emotional, nervous or mental problem, and the millions
of you who have no label, but live with some degree of nervousness or
in some degree of personal pain.
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I
believe whatever the outward manifestations, the root of ALL emotional
problems is lack of self-esteem. Some call it self-worth, others call
it self-confidence. Many factors contribute to the feeling (or lack
of it). We compare ourselves to society's standards or to our own. The
bottom line is that, in our own minds, we don't measure up. We feel
deficient and different.
Chapter
6 – Myths Surrounding Self-Help
Self-help
information is how-to information …life skills you take for granted
now, talking, dressing, writing, riding a bike, driving a car, were
learned the same way. Each skill required instruction from people or
books, and practical application on your part. Sometimes you were alone
when you received instructions and information, sometimes you were in
a group.
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Learning
is not just for children. If you truly want to grow beyond who you are
today, in any area of your life, you must be able to say, "I am willing
to learn."
Chapter
7 – Trusting and Accepting the System
…[this]
system contains common sense philosophies. Anyone can learn to incorporate
the approach into daily life.
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You
can learn authentic comfort and be proud of yourself when you accomplish
your goals by yourself. Unfortunately you can't just want results, you
must work for them. Make your actions match your words. Change, "I want
to get well," to "I WILL get well." Modify one word and add conviction
to your desire.
Chapter
8 – A Framework For Wellness
These
principles work in all areas, in any kind of relationship. They are
people principles, life principles.
The
method is
- A
training and guidance system that teaches you how to identify and
transform confused, faulty thinking, to sound thinking; alter harmful
attitudes; change unhealthy actions into beneficial behavior.
- A
blueprint of purposeful, powerful, healthy, positive, secure thinking
for life training.
- A
complete strategy of non-judgmental, self-evaluation tools for better
living.
Chapter
9 – Thoughts - The Power Of Life
Thoughts
are the basic elements which control human beings. It is not someone
else's thoughts that control you. They may influence you, but they cannot
control you. Your thoughts are your own, as individual and as unique
as you are.
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Negative
thoughts make us feel depressed, angry, bitter, jealous, temperamental.
They make us feel hurt, abandoned, and self-conscious. Negative thoughts
turn concern to worry, fear to panic, disgust to anger, anger to resentment,
and resentment to hate.
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The
message is plain and clear: If our thoughts can work against us, they
can also work for us. If our thinking contributes to a dejected feeling,
it can also contribute to an uplifted feeling. Healthy thoughts curb
negativity and produce inner calm for body, mind and soul.
