A single act doesn’t define us nor does a moment in time. When we feel weak or powerless, we search internally for the one version of ourselves that we feel will best cope with the situation we are faced. If our past history includes anxiety, anger or apprehension, we are basically like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get. Often, we systematically compare our pain to that of our peers in order to self-judge our normality, but in doing so, we run the risk of gathering all the pain within ourselves, especially if we identify with it. Ultimately, we project our anxiety and anger inwards or outwards. If we understand that both are okay – just different – we take the following necessary steps to emotional freedom.

Key Takeaways:

[3:25] A special passage for Cathy

[4:27] Being in tune to other people’s vibes

[6:23] It can drain your energy

[9:20] We don’t give ourselves permission to listen to ourselves

[11:32] Comparing pain is common

[16:08] Turning anger in on yourself

[24:41] Growing up in an emotional and anxious family

[28:38] OCD diagnosis

[31:45] Coping mechanisms and therapies

[38:04] Maybe an act of anger but not a suicide attempt

[41:47] How do you tell someone else about this?

[46:57] People who help you see you as a whole person

[50:28] There is never a perfect way to do it

[54:10] Let’s cut each other some slack

Mentions:

Curvy World Women’s Mentorship Experience 2016

I Sit Listening to the Wind    http://amzn.to/1O1PH7p

Straight Talk for a Curvy World Podcast

Straight Talk for a Curvy World on Facebook

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