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Angela · 10-17-2008, 06:19 PM

So, Backpocket, you have been being run by this belief, "I am unimportant," probably ever since you were a little kid when something happened, someone said something and you decided this about yourself.

Now, there is no amount of poor, hungry people you can help that will convince you that "I am unimportant" is not true, because you have been practicing believing it for so long that it really feels like The Truth to you. You are a bottomless pit and so you can't be filled up. If someone tries to convince you that you are not unimportant, chances are good that you will dismiss their opinion as unimportant. All your time is spent trying to avoid people finding out that you are unimportant and proving that "I am not important" is not true. Any efforts you make in feeding the hungry and helping the poor will feel like treading jello, because you won't get yourself any further along in feeling important.

{sigh.} But here's the good news! You have the power to remove the power "I am unimportant" has over you! There are some great ways around to help you: my coaching, Byron Katie's The Work, the Landmark Forum, EFT and TAT, and others that have been mentioned in these forums.

Can you imagine what would be possible, both in your own life and for you to generate for others, if you were not believing that thought, "I am unimportant"?

Hey, Striving4Peace -- I'm sorry that I haven't been as available as before; I've been focusing more on my coaching, creative work, vitality, and other projects. If there's something in particular you (or anyone else) would like me to respond to, would you please PM me? Thanks!

10-17-2008, 06:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Angela Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22,520	So, Backpocket, you have been being run by this belief, "I am unimportant," probably ever since you were a little kid when something happened, someone said something and you decided this about yourself. Now, there is no amount of poor, hungry people you can help that will convince you that "I am unimportant" is not true, because you have been practicing believing it for so long that it really feels like The Truth to you. You are a bottomless pit and so you can't be filled up. If someone tries to convince you that you are not unimportant, chances are good that you will dismiss their opinion as unimportant. All your time is spent trying to avoid people finding out that you are unimportant and proving that "I am not important" is not true. Any efforts you make in feeding the hungry and helping the poor will feel like treading jello, because you won't get yourself any further along in feeling important. {sigh.} But here's the good news! You have the power to remove the power "I am unimportant" has over you! There are some great ways around to help you: my coaching, Byron Katie's The Work, the Landmark Forum, EFT and TAT, and others that have been mentioned in these forums. Can you imagine what would be possible, both in your own life and for you to generate for others, if you were not believing that thought, "I am unimportant"? Hey, Striving4Peace -- I'm sorry that I haven't been as available as before; I've been focusing more on my coaching, creative work, vitality, and other projects. If there's something in particular you (or anyone else) would like me to respond to, would you please PM me? Thanks!