V. Stop Fighting Yourself
You don't wage war against yourself.
“(But what are you doing here, perceptions? Get back to where you came from, and good riddance. I don't need you. Yes, I know, it was only force of habit that brought you. No, I'm not angry with you. Just go away.)” — Marcus Aurelius
I know you'd rather not think of how inadequate your boss made you feel that one time he was mad you made a mistake.
You'd rather not think of how your ex betrayed you, who they betrayed you with, how crushed and inept they made you feel.
You'd rather not think of your shortcomings, how low your bank account is, how you have a big nose, how shy you can be sometimes.
But fighting dark thoughts, doubts, fear, anxieties, and rumination is a losing battle.
You don't wage war against yourself.
We talked about how you should be a friend to yourself a few days ago.
Embracing whatever pops up in your head is much effective and wiser — you love and pay attention to your demons without succumbing to them.
You surrender your need fo…
