Thursday, December 06, 2012

POWER:



In recovery from codependency, we learn
there's a big difference between humility and
discounting ourselves.

When others act irresponsibly and attempt to
blame their problems on us, we no longer feel
guilty. We let them face their own consequences.

When others try to manipulate or exploit us, we
know it's okay to feel anger and distrust and to
say no to the plan.

When others tell us we want something that we
really don't want, or someone tells us that we
don't want something that we really do want, we
trust ourselves. When others tell us things we
don't believe, we know it's okay to trust our
instincts.

We can even change our mind later.

We don't have to give up our personal power to
anyone: strangers, friends, spouses, children,
authority figures, or those over whom we're in
authority. People may have things to teach us.
They may have more information than we have,
and may appear more confident or forceful than
we feel. But we are equals.

We are not second-class citizens. By owning our
power, we don't have to become aggressive or
controlling. We don't have to discount others.
But we don't discount ourselves either.

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