We own our diseases. “I have a cold.” “I am diabetic.” “I am insecure.”
Embracing these concepts doesn’t help us get past them. On the contrary, they become part of who we are, and we use them as excuses.
Yes, of course, if you have a cold and feel miserable and don’t want to pass it on to others, you behave accordingly. You stay at home. You stay in bed and rest.
But when things such as “stress,” “insecurity,” “lack of confidence,” or “triggers” infiltrate our sense of self, we become chained to them, limited by them, and weighed down by them.
Unfortunately, our psychology-driven culture wants us to wallow. “Tell me how that made you feel,” is the phrase that every psychologist uses to get you to talk about your stress, insecurity, lack of confidence, and triggers.
The longer you talk, the more psychologists prosper. It is in their best interest that you wallow in your suffering.
But this is not the road to a happy life. You will never reach your full potential this way. Your past suffering will keep you from shaking off the crutches and striding confidently into the future. Read more