I was reading in a little book I have called Meditations for Women Who Do Too Much by Anne Wilson Schaef, and I found this topic having to do with "Contradictions" it intrigued me....
"So much of our lives are glaring contradictions. We swear that we will never be like our mothers, then find ourselves screeching on the same note. We know we would never manipulate others the way our boss manipulates us, and then we catch ourselves doing it. We seem to see so clearly "out there", while "in here" is a muddle. Relax, it's all part of this addictive disease process. It's called denial. Breaking through the denial about what is really going on in our lives is the first step in recovery."
When I first started reading this I could see certain characteristics in myself....reading further I am not sure that I would agree that is an "addictive disease" but I would agree with the denial......Any thoughts on that?
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This looks like something I need to read. I've already put it on loan from the library.
Thanks for the tip.
Does she mean "addictive disease" in terms of repeating and repeating patterns? If so then I would agree and then yes, the denial follows.
I find myself constantly repeating behavior expecting a different outcome - this time they'll get it I tell myself. I am working on that.
I love the Autumn colours pervading your Blog. Here in Australia it's Spring, of course.
I was sorry to read about your heart. Still, you've survived before so I'm sure you will again.
I had cancer five years ago and here I am!
I disagree that denial is addictive. I agree that we can do things that we don't think we'll do. I know that I have. Denial is also something which has to be fought sometimes but I don't really understand how it can be addictive.
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