Not everything you are told and not everything you think in your mind is true. Let's take for instance your parents. Do they really want you to do well in your life? Do they, in their hearts, love you and want the best for you? Is it a fact that your dad, mom and/or guardians do things for you to see that you are taken care of in this world? I'm including here the food to eat, a place to sleep, a few other things so that you have something to do to occupy your time.
It is important that you not take this for granted, and even on some occasions, express appreciation and thankfulness for those who do these things for you.
Could it be that you are sometimes selfish? Yes, I know, we "all" think only of ourselves at times. But are you maybe going with "thinking of yourself alone" a bit too far??!!! ... If this is so, pull away from this behavior slowly. Take it easy on yourself by seeing clearly what you are doing to those who try to help you. Pull away gently and slowly, then you might find peace grow inside you as you do.
You might be surprised at how "showing some appreciation to others" can do for you. You might find peacefulness inside yourself happen as a result.
[Written by Jim Hogue, MA, MFTI,
Supervisor: Peter Mosgofian, MA, MFT]
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