“My father lived by the philosophy, 'Be yourself, because everyone else is taken,' and he made sure I did, too. Whatever I wanted to do, he supported me. I don't mean that I was spoilt - he didn't believe in material gifts - but he watched my back while I worked to achieve things.” BelieveMeanMadePhilosophyWantedFatherTakenAchieveMaterialsBeing YourselfSpoilt Author:Tommy Lee
“Fear-of not being loved, of abandonment, of being thought to be selfish-is the main thing that keeps us vulnerable and bound in the chains of emotional dependence. Therefore, our two most difficult challenges are to truly believe it is okay for us to be ourselves and to learn to live with, move through, and heal our fears.” BelieveTwoMovingDifficultChallengesEmotionalOkayBoundsSelfishHealChainsVulnerableBeing YourselfDependenceAbandonmentBeing LovedBeing SelfishDifficult Challenges Author:Sue Thoele
“An extremely important part of our work toward emotional growth and change will come from examining our belief systems regarding all areas of life. To gain the courage to be yourself, you need to address the beliefs that are keeping you stuck where you are. What beliefs, assumptions, and attitudes are you holding onto even though they no longer enhance your life? It is possible to free yourself from worn-out beliefs and acquire ones that bring happiness, strength, and self-esteem. What we believe we may become.” NeedsBelieveMayImportantSelfBeliefGrowthAttitudeSelf EsteemEmotionalGainsAreasStuckEsteemAssumptionBeing YourselfAcquireAddressesWhere You AreWornHolding OnExaminingBelief SystemsWorn OutFree YourselfChange And GrowthEmotional Growth Author:Sue Thoele