DEMO 6.5 Recognition

Fears that produce anxiety are subjective. When we try to talk about them, sometimes we may feel even more frustration or sadness. Which of these experiences are most familiar to you?

• We feel that others don’t understand us
• We think we don’t express ourselves very well
• We only disclose a little information to “test” how what we’re saying, is being received.
• We are so afraid of the reaction we think we’ll get; that we put ourselves “down” before we even begin or finish what we want to say.

Our fears typically develop or evolve from (negative) experiences. The significance and importance to us depends on how we interpreted (thought) and processed (emotion) what we experienced at that time.

What legacy fears are lingering in your life right now?

Describe any habits or behaviors you default to in order to avoid certain situations, places or people. Are any of these related to fears of criticism of eating habits? Lifestyle?

It’s only our judgement and perception that gives credence to fears and creates emptiness, or the sense of loss, failure or defeat. All of our fears can be { } if we recognize them as an opportunity to change what { } and what { } do.

We manifest our personal views and thoughts because our brain doesn’t know the difference. Our brain simply goes with what its’ always known, and our emotions respond in kind. When we challenge “old” thoughts we can change how we feel about ourselves.

Our fears don’t need to determine { }; we can simply make a list of things we can and want do differently.