To be clear about the last inspiration... I was ending my tragic love affair with the "Bougainvillea", not the neighbor! Thank you Steve.:) My neighbor is wonderful, and the hospital story I will save for another day. All is good enough!
A few things to consider:
If your complaining mind is making up negative stories, you can replace them, ignore them, or stop them if you have enough presence.
We aren't a reliable source when it comes to why people do things. Ask if you need to know why, and be kind if your going to make it up.
Try to breathe through your complaints. The attention on your breath interrupts your story just long enough for you to step in and let go.
Once you stop punishing yourself for making mistakes, the trick is to get everyone else to go along with the program. We deserve forgiveness.
It seems counter intuitive, but how a feeling feels is actually beside the point. What's important is whether or not it makes sense.
If you're caught in stress, ask yourself, "What's wrong with this moment, aside from any fear I have about the future?" Possibly not much. Relax.
Your inner complaining critic is just an old defensive program that gets expressed using YOUR voice and personality. You aren't the problem.
Peace and presence to you,
Bryan
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