A New Earth
say, without personalizing it.
Be aware also of your own unconscious assumptions or expectations
that lie behind your old, habitual reactions to them. “My parents should
approve of what I do. They should understand me and accept me for who I
am.” Really? Why should they? The fact is they don't because they can't.
Their evolving consciousness hasn't made the quantum leap to the level of
awareness yet. They are not yet able to disidentify from their role. “Yes, but I
can't feel happy and comfortable with who I am unless I have their approval
and understanding.” Really? What difference does their approval or
disapproval truly make to who you are? All such unexamined assumptions
cause a great deal of negative emotion, much unnecessary unhappiness.
Be alert. Are some of the thoughts that go through your mind the
internalized voice of your father or mother, saying perhaps something like,
“You are not good enough
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