Negative self-talk creates insecurities that cause distress and more insecurities. Insecurities stem from past experiences and childhood edicts that are intended to keep a child in line and safe. Furthermore, the fact that humans are vulnerable and that there’s much we don’t know about who we are and why we’re here prompts our insecurities to …
Each one of us has unique gifts. These gifts become better as you go through your unique life experiences. Recognizing your gifts and deciding how to express them is one of the most important accomplishments in your life.
You might have noticed that if you speak to someone in a noisy, crowded room, the best thing to do is move closer and whisper near their ear. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was known to speak very, very softly and people had to move closer to hear her. She had mastered the art of intimate conversation no matter where she was. Furthermore, whispering grabs people’s attention because they think it is something only a few will hear and each person wants to be one of the few.
Pain is a catalyst for transformation. Yet most people would say they prefer pleasure instead of pain. This means that when they feel good, they often do not have a lot of motivation to grow, question and discover new aspects of themselves. People who are comfortable maintaining the status quo have become complacent in their lives.
Being critical and judgmental of oneself is one of the key components of human ego consciousness that is the most damaging. Your propensity of criticism and judgment are both overt and subtle. Recognizing that you are being critical and judgmental is half the battle of changing it.
