Giving up our power.
Last night I was reading Dr Phil's book on finding our authentic self....(My name is JT, I am 50 and I am a forgettaholic)...and he talks about 10 defining moments, 7 critical choices and 5 pivitol people.
I realize at some point in my life I gave up my power and I vividly remember taking it back (one of my critical choices) but when did I give it away?
One of my earliest memories is getting babysat overnight by my aunt. I loved my aunt but this time she threw my bother and I in the tub, and laundered our cloths. I know I felt like she didn't approve of something. I have always, for as long as I can remember felt "less than". I doubt if it really began there, but that certainly helped cement it. The memory is vivid enough for me to be aware of how I treat my grandson when he visits. Of course he baths at my house but I am very careful to not try to make him "more presentable" even if I would like to.
Anyone?
When did we give it away?
JT