This is a space for the women in the Moving Mantra Women, Food and Self Image program to share our thoughts and support of each other as we journey together through the program.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
What are you finding are the false beliefs you have been holding on to that have kept you entrenched with the wrong behaviors?
"Long-lasting change can only come through kindness towards yourself, a curiosity as to why you do what you do and what lies beneath the behavior, and a willingness to take personal responsibility on your own behalf."
Cyndi Bulka
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donna b. said
what a great photo, so nice to see us all together as a group instead single file in half shaped moon. Looks like real sisterhood!
One false belief or buzzword that seemed to reasonate with me was the word money. I felt a flutter in my heart when Cyndi said the word. Perhaps it is a feeling of lack...not enough food or fear of not enough money. I know this goes back to childhood, I was 11 when my father filed bankruptcy. I did not know what it meant back then. My parents always just seemed to be in a struggle w/ 6 children. ok food for thought and journaling.
Really just wanted to say how beautiful we look smiling as a group.
Yes, it's good to see a photo of all of us. That was a great idea.
I'm still working on not judging other women -- just noticing. Noticing what I see without attaching judgement to it. It's been interesting. I've stopped judging myself so harshly, though. This is how I look now. On to the closet.
here are the names...from left to right; bottom row: Denita, Marty, Donna, Marianne Top Row: Cindy, Janine, Jan, Rachel, Kristin, Sandy Have a great weekend Ladies!
First, thanks, Cyndi, for posting the photo and names for our group.
It's such a great photo of our group! Each of you is so beautiful. I think of each of you during the week and experience our connections.
False beliefs that I have rigorously held on to include: I'll never be able to recover from some of the issues I am working on.
(I'm not worthy; it's too late for me; I just can't get there.)
Associated with these deep fears include: hiding, deep shame, and loneliness.
Very much aware of the complexity of the interface between compulsive overeating, my relationship with money and also clutter.
What I DO know: I cannot do this alone. In seeing your photo, hearing your own journeys, I am connected and recover incrementally with you. Thank you. Marianne
Please note that I just made an error when posting to the BLOG from our computer. My blog indicated 'Dennis said' rather than 'Marianne said'. I hope that this error is clarified. Thanks.
Greetings to all a big thank you for supporting me on Monday. I felt like I was quite weepy that Monday night and had a lot of feelings come up. I had a funny recollection in a dream this morning. Thinking back to my puberty days I use to take my moms rolling pin and roll my stomach. Jeez what was I thinking? have a great hump day. love to all Donna
I am grateful for having this group of women. When I listen to your struggles, I see myself. Does it all come down to the fear of not enough? I hear not enough love, not enough money, not enough food, not enough time, not good enough... In the deepest parts of me, I know that I cannot continue to live my life the way I have been. No matter what it takes to change, it can't be worse than the unhappiness that surrounds me now.
"Not enough" is a powerful false belief. Closely related is the false belief "I'm not worthy". I think we can explore these themes a bit more deeply and it will benefit all. I look forward ot seeing oyu all tomorrow!
I just want to say what a great class tonight in the thunder and rain. I love and appreciate everyone of you. I learn so much about myself as we share our stories. I special thank you to Cyndi for putting this class together and sharing her wisdom that she has learned throughout her life work. A special thank you to Denita who was heading home and turned around and came to class. Driving through her fear of lighting, you are brave and courageous.
I'm delighted to understand the realtionship to feeling my beating heart as opposed to my heart that I could not feel when we started 7 weeks ago. It is wonderful to have a break through.
Wishing you all a fearless week ahead. Much gratitude and love, Donna
Each time I see everyone in this most special group, I know I am in a safe place. I am filled with love and gratitude for each one of you. Speaking up, in front of others it not comfortable for me..but when I must get out what I hold in, I feel your love and it is like you are all holding my hand, and I am NOT alone. I am afraid but not so afraid with you all in my life. Such a profound and deep intense 7 weeks together. I wanted you to know that, what is in my heart. peace-denita
I think Cyndi found for me on 3/14 that my false beliefs surround me and my intrinsic value of myself. It is painful to realize that I don't value me or accept myself as a worthwhile person. Something to work on and learn to change.
Hi Everyone Here is the name of the natural sleep aid I mentioned last night. I got it at earthfare at brier creek. It is called NightRest with melatonin by Source Naturals. Works great for me...with no morning after effects.
12 comments:
donna b. said
what a great photo, so nice to see us all together as a group instead single file in half shaped moon. Looks like real sisterhood!
One false belief or buzzword that seemed to reasonate with me was the word money. I felt a flutter in my heart when Cyndi said the word. Perhaps it is a feeling of lack...not enough food or fear of not enough money. I know this goes back to childhood, I was 11 when my father filed bankruptcy. I did not know what it meant back then. My parents always just seemed to be in a struggle w/ 6 children. ok food for thought and journaling.
Really just wanted to say how beautiful we look smiling as a group.
Yes, it's good to see a photo of all of us. That was a great idea.
I'm still working on not judging other women -- just noticing. Noticing what I see without attaching judgement to it. It's been interesting. I've stopped judging myself so harshly, though. This is how I look now. On to the closet.
here are the names...from left to right; bottom row:
Denita, Marty, Donna, Marianne
Top Row:
Cindy, Janine, Jan, Rachel, Kristin, Sandy
Have a great weekend Ladies!
First, thanks, Cyndi, for posting the photo and names for our group.
It's such a great photo of our group! Each of you is so beautiful. I think of each of you during the week and experience our connections.
False beliefs that I have rigorously held on to include: I'll never be able to recover from some of the issues I am working on.
(I'm not worthy; it's too late for me; I just can't get there.)
Associated with these deep fears include: hiding, deep shame, and loneliness.
Very much aware of the complexity of the interface between compulsive overeating, my relationship with money and also clutter.
What I DO know: I cannot do this alone. In seeing your photo, hearing your own journeys, I am connected and recover incrementally with you. Thank you. Marianne
Hi, Everyone,
Please note that I just made an error when posting to the BLOG from our computer. My blog indicated 'Dennis said' rather than 'Marianne said'. I hope that this error is clarified. Thanks.
Donna B. said...
Greetings to all a big thank you for supporting me on Monday. I felt like I was quite weepy that Monday night and had a lot of feelings come up. I had a funny recollection in a dream this morning. Thinking back to my puberty days I use to take my moms rolling pin and roll my stomach. Jeez what was I thinking?
have a great hump day.
love to all Donna
I am grateful for having this group of women. When I listen to your struggles, I see myself. Does it all come down to the fear of not enough? I hear not enough love, not enough money, not enough food, not enough time, not good enough...
In the deepest parts of me, I know that I cannot continue to live my life the way I have been. No matter what it takes to change, it can't be worse than the unhappiness that surrounds me now.
"Not enough" is a powerful false belief. Closely related is the false belief "I'm not worthy". I think we can explore these themes a bit more deeply and it will benefit all. I look forward ot seeing oyu all tomorrow!
Donna B.
I just want to say what a great class tonight in the thunder and rain. I love and appreciate everyone of you. I learn so much about myself as we share our stories. I special thank you to Cyndi for putting this class together and sharing her wisdom that she has learned throughout her life work. A special thank you to Denita who was heading home and turned around and came to class. Driving through her fear of lighting, you are brave and courageous.
I'm delighted to understand the realtionship to feeling my beating heart as opposed to my heart that I could not feel when we started 7 weeks ago. It is wonderful to have a break through.
Wishing you all a fearless week ahead. Much gratitude and love, Donna
Denita P
Each time I see everyone in this most special group, I know I am in a safe place. I am filled with love and gratitude for each one of you. Speaking up, in front of others it not comfortable for me..but when I must get out what I hold in, I feel your love and it is like you are all holding my hand, and I am NOT alone. I am afraid but not so afraid with you all in my life. Such a profound and deep intense 7 weeks together. I wanted you to know that, what is in my heart.
peace-denita
I think Cyndi found for me on 3/14 that my false beliefs surround me and my intrinsic value of myself. It is painful to realize that I don't value me or accept myself as a worthwhile person. Something to work on and learn to change.
Hi Everyone
Here is the name of the natural sleep aid I mentioned last night. I got it at earthfare at brier creek. It is called NightRest with melatonin by Source Naturals. Works great for me...with no morning after effects.
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