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Old 06-01-2011, 06:39 AM
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keithj
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Originally Posted by DUNE View Post
why they made you angry, what basic instincts (self-esteme, finances, ambitions, personal relations) were thretened,
This part, for me, is a big tip off that I'm dealing with a principle instead of a person. There really isn't anything personally threatened. Instead, my way of life, my view of the world, my sense of right and wrong is being impinged on.

For instance, I see somebody stuff something up their shirt in the grocery store, and it ticks me off. I can make up all sorts of 'it affects me, blah blah, it raises prices for all of us, blah blah', but the truth is, it offends my sense of justice and right and wrong. I'm not resentful at the person, I'm resentful at the principle of "People shouldn't steal."

So in that turnaround/4th column, I get to look at exactly why I feel so offended. What is the lie that fuels my belief?
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