Mom always said, I was not OK, and I needed to improve a lot.
An imposed discipline, a forced regime, an apologetic promise were created to assure her, that I intended to be good.
The New Year Resolutions were framed and hung on the wall, to remind me of my inadequacies.
I can’t recall when Mom’s/ Boss’s voice became my inner voice, and I continued to rebel against myself.
Resolutions, like promises, are meant to be broken. After all, I’m OK.
Written for Patricia’s Place – In other words, resolution
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A lot of lesson in few words. Negative messages planted give birth to negative fruits.
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The negativity vanishes as soon as one acknowledges it for what it is. Thanks, Jacqueline!
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Having grown up with those same negative messages that became self-messages, I liked this very much! I have learned that I can be ok with me and still strive to make changes that will make me happier in the long run, rather than trying to correct perceived flaws.
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Absolutely. If the origin of the message is negative, the results cannot be positive. However, we stick on to rituals as a support system. See why …Rituals are not for the strong http://reinventions.in/?p=2354 and Addicted to Success http://reinventions.in/?p=2347
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Thank you, Patricia! And wishing you a Happy 2017!
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Yes, we must be good to ourselves and know we are ok. Negative Nellies be gone! Thanks for sharing with In Other Words.
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Words to keep in mind, and close at heart, in the coming year and beyond. Thanks for the important reminder.
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Glad that you appreciated the spirit of the piece, McGuffy Ann. Thanks a lot!
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