I always come back to a point in my life where it amazes me how entangled people can be in their thinking and the associated drawers. But what is actually the reason for this and why do these many drawers open? We live in a society in which approaches are first of all viewed from a negative attitude. Instead of confronting things positively, the drawers that you have put together or got to know are usually given free rein. However, these are usually fraught with prejudices and negative beliefs. We all know negative beliefs and since we are not descended from mother Mary personally or sit enlightened as Buddha on a mountain, one or the other belief sticks to each of us.
Examples:
If you eat enough spinach, you will become big and strong!
Why always me?
Punishment must be.
First the duty, then the pleasure.
I'm not worth it.
I am only loved when I perform.
You're just talking nonsense!
Negative beliefs are often so persistent because we unconsciously prove them to ourselves all the time. Also, one should never underestimate the power of thoughts, because they can lead to illness, depression and even death. What we need to do here is to convert negative into positive. However, this is often a long-term path, often a painful process and actually accompanies you throughout life, because there are always challenges that you have to face or behavior of other people that move you to do so. Here, everyone has to decide for himself which way he goes. Whether you give your energy to the negative beliefs or withstand them and maybe even have found a way from which you can draw strength and draw new power.
However, I find it a great pity and notice that it is becoming more and more difficult to meet people who are value-free. Who do not act immediately biased or react. Who sometimes question things or situations. Who take their time and listen to you. Who do not immediately criticize. People who do not immediately feel attacked, judge or condemn others without even once having sat at a table with the person.
To act, to think value-free is a great good. We all make mistakes, but it is up to us to stand by our mistakes or to revise them. Admitting one's mistakes to oneself and taking responsibility for them shows true greatness and strength.
I want to help people with my vitiligo and face them value-free to show that life is colorful and diverse, with all its facets that it brings with it.
Written by: Selina Reinhart
Instagram: _selinareinhart_
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