"Just remember, everyone is different."

(We are reading a chapter every two weeks from "Feelings Buried Alive Never Die" by Karol K. Truman. Grab yourself a copy and join us! You can also pick another book you'd like to read!)

Chapter 4: How Feelings Impact Our Lives

I love the point she made about "I'm not worthy" being a self-fulfilling prophecy. If we believe we're not worthy, even on a subconscious level, then we limit ourselves and our happiness.

On page 43 she talks about how incorrect perceptions, untruths, are the cause of our only finding a momentary, short-lived place of peace and comfort.

The author discusses some of the works of Dr. Bernie Siegel. The most powerful quote for me was "I am convinced that unconditional love is the most powerful known stimulant of the immune system." It makes total sense to me. Just think about it. When we are happy and love our life and those around us, we are also healthier. When we are in stressful situations or non-loving environments, we have more sick days and trips to the doctor for various conditions.

There were so many good tidbits in this chapter! One of the best things we can do for our happiness is to "Accept yourself despite your shortcomings."
We also need to shift our mind. On page 53 shifting from the victim role to the role of master was emphasized. So many people blame their problems, conditions, or situations on other people. It is so important for our growth and happiness to accept responsibility for the part we played in these things and then do something to correct them.

I think I would bookmark this chapter as one to go back and read again and again. There was so much useful advice! I am a firm believer in the power of love and acceptance. Here are a few of the quotes I found to be "keepers":

"Love is accepting what is."
"Forgiveness is the master key that opens the gates of happiness."
"Forgiveness of self and forgiveness of others."
"Forgiveness also opens the gates to peace of mind."

And of course my all time favorite "That which we resist, persists."
There is no way I could have written about everything from this chapter. I wouldn't have any room left for the other sections!
I hope you got something you could use in your life from this chapter. I know I did!

COMICAL HAPPENINGS

I started getting gray hair around the age of 27 or so. Although it's been some years since I gave up on the idea of being able to hide my gray with hair color, I spent many years trying to do just that.

One particular occasion stands out in my mind because I had been requested to testify at a trial of large proportions in Texas. Well, my hair was at that stage where I had gray "racing stripe" roots. I wanted to look my best while in Texas "visiting", so I went to the store and purchased a new hair color that promised to give exceptional coverage for the gray and deep, rich, long lasting color.

When all was said and done the product had given me exactly what it promised. Exceptional coverage and deep, rich, long lasting color . . . Hot Pink!

So, I went to Texas with hot pink hair. Took time from the judge, jury, prosecution, defense, and trial itself to explain that I was not some sort of punk rocker, but a good citizen who made a bad choice with home hair color!

PARTING THOUGHT

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Have a great rest of April and I'll see you again at the end of the month!