Coming to believe - new belief system
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Coming to believe - new belief system
Beliefs are very powerful, entrenched orders in our brains to act in a particular manner. Beliefs can kill. But they can also save.
For me to start a process in coming to believe that a Higher Power can restore me to sanity has meant changing a very sick and programmed belief system which has been in me for most of my life. I've practiced it a lot, day after day, it has gained strenght: the strenght to kill.
Now in recovery, my belief system is changing. I'm believing in things that at one time seemed imposible. Why? Because I can see that they work in others and I'm desperate to try something new. I know the program works because I see it with my own eyes and I've started to see it's also working in my own life.
My top 3 worse beliefs that I've had to change are:
1) Thinking I can't live without drugs
2) Thinking I'm better off in some aspect of my life with drugs (I'm more creative, I'm more likeable, etc)
3) My definition of fun
What are some beliefs that you've got to change?
For me to start a process in coming to believe that a Higher Power can restore me to sanity has meant changing a very sick and programmed belief system which has been in me for most of my life. I've practiced it a lot, day after day, it has gained strenght: the strenght to kill.
Now in recovery, my belief system is changing. I'm believing in things that at one time seemed imposible. Why? Because I can see that they work in others and I'm desperate to try something new. I know the program works because I see it with my own eyes and I've started to see it's also working in my own life.
My top 3 worse beliefs that I've had to change are:
1) Thinking I can't live without drugs
2) Thinking I'm better off in some aspect of my life with drugs (I'm more creative, I'm more likeable, etc)
3) My definition of fun
What are some beliefs that you've got to change?
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Location: Indiana
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hi again Ashleek.....I noticed you started in the step 3 section....now here you are in the step 2 section....
Do yourself a favor and concentrate on step one to start....meeting attendence will give you the information you'll need to start taking steps.
Welcome!
Missy
Do yourself a favor and concentrate on step one to start....meeting attendence will give you the information you'll need to start taking steps.
Welcome!
Missy
We all were pretty messed up in the end. You're in good company.Member
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What are some beliefs that you've got to change?
1- I know all the answers because I dont
2- MY HP is responsible for my addiction.
3- Thinking life sucks without drugs.
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