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		<title>By: sheila</title>
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		<dc:creator>sheila</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Huh, at first I thought you were talking about my BIL, lol. How sad.  

This is a great post really, and I&#039;m gonna go re-read the questions to ask myself.  Nice work as usual.
.-= sheila´s last blog ..&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/findingsheila/~3/zhOXCNfVF1c/&quot;&gt;Aspirations for the New Year&lt;/a&gt; =-.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Huh, at first I thought you were talking about my BIL, lol. How sad.  </p>
<p>This is a great post really, and I&#8217;m gonna go re-read the questions to ask myself.  Nice work as usual.<br />
<span class="cluv"> sheila´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/findingsheila/~3/zhOXCNfVF1c/">Aspirations for the New Year</a> <span class="heart_tip_box"><img class="heart_tip" alt="My ComLuv Profile" border="0" width="16" height="14" src="http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif"/></span></span></p>
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		<title>By: denny hagel</title>
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		<dc:creator>denny hagel</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:51:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Nancy, 
A thought provoking post with amazing comments...re-energizes my passion to motivate parents to raise their children knowing the power of the law of attraction and its principles so that their children will not be faced with such struggles in adulthood...my heart goes out to them. I was fortunate to have parents who raised me with these principles (although we didn&#039;t know about the term &quot;law of attraction&quot;). My first eye opener was watching my husband struggle with the same kinds of things your readers have commented on. He had become a master at arguing his limitations. I am truly grateful that he has since opened his eyes and is allowing the healing energy of the Divine to guide him to wholeness.

Be Blessed,
denny</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nancy,<br />
A thought provoking post with amazing comments&#8230;re-energizes my passion to motivate parents to raise their children knowing the power of the law of attraction and its principles so that their children will not be faced with such struggles in adulthood&#8230;my heart goes out to them. I was fortunate to have parents who raised me with these principles (although we didn&#8217;t know about the term &#8220;law of attraction&#8221;). My first eye opener was watching my husband struggle with the same kinds of things your readers have commented on. He had become a master at arguing his limitations. I am truly grateful that he has since opened his eyes and is allowing the healing energy of the Divine to guide him to wholeness.</p>
<p>Be Blessed,<br />
denny</p>
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		<title>By: AffirmingSpirit</title>
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		<dc:creator>AffirmingSpirit</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thank you for your comment, Rachel~yours is an excellent example of how we have beliefs operating in our subconscious blind spot. The *signs* may show up, but we have to be *aware* to notice them as they show up.

LOVE your new *installation*
&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I have the ability to acquire, protect, and multiply wealth” and believe that I am being led to the right people, locations, opportunities to reach my goal.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;

When we let go of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/2009/09/stuck-in-your-story/&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;stories&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; that are not supporting us in lieu of ones that do, it&#039;s very powerful!

Thank you, Rachel, so much for sharing your journey~those reading this will definitely benefit!

Many blessings,
Nancy
.-= AffirmingSpirit´s last blog ..&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/2009/11/argue-limitations/&quot;&gt;Do You Argue For Your Limitations?&lt;/a&gt; =-.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for your comment, Rachel~yours is an excellent example of how we have beliefs operating in our subconscious blind spot. The *signs* may show up, but we have to be *aware* to notice them as they show up.</p>
<p>LOVE your new *installation*</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“I have the ability to acquire, protect, and multiply wealth” and believe that I am being led to the right people, locations, opportunities to reach my goal.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>When we let go of <a href="http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/2009/09/stuck-in-your-story/"><strong>stories</strong></a> that are not supporting us in lieu of ones that do, it&#8217;s very powerful!</p>
<p>Thank you, Rachel, so much for sharing your journey~those reading this will definitely benefit!</p>
<p>Many blessings,<br />
Nancy<br />
<span class="cluv"> AffirmingSpirit´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/2009/11/argue-limitations/">Do You Argue For Your Limitations?</a> <span class="heart_tip_box"><img class="heart_tip" alt="My ComLuv Profile" border="0" width="16" height="14" src="http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif"/></span></span></p>
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		<title>By: Rachel Lavern</title>
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		<dc:creator>Rachel Lavern</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:22:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Great post Nancy.  Makes me think of the quote: &quot;What gets us in trouble is not what we don&#039;t know.  It&#039;s what we know for sure that just ain&#039;t so.&quot;

I found that I had to clear my block about creating a seven-figure income and prosperous business.  It was an unconscious block until approximately two months ago.  I was always thinking and saying that I could not create wealth in my life until I had a mentor because I did not have adequate knowledge/education to create it on my own.   

First, I became aware that I had this hot button so that I could later release it.   I recently began to observe my thoughts about people who were running successful businesses.  Some thoughts that always popped up was &quot;she/he has great connections&quot;, &quot;she/he had large amounts of money to invest&quot;, &quot;he/she was already in the right environment&quot;.  I envied these people even though I rarely knew their history.  Who ever said that I knew their truth or reality?  Quite a story I told myself in my mind!

I have now installed a new belief.  Now my confession is  &quot;I have the ability to acquire, protect, and multiply wealth&quot; and believe that I am being led to the right people, locations, opportunities to reach my goal.   Instead of telling a story of &#039;oh how priviledged they are&#039;, I entertain my possibilities by asking myself &quot;HOW can I ________&quot; questions.  This gives my subconscious mind a command to come up with  solutions.

We are all walking around in our own nest of beliefs.  When we try to move forward and don&#039;t seem to be getting anywhere, something in our nest of beliefs is causing us to be tripped up.  If we have someone outside of us (mentor, coach, counselor) that helps us find those beliefs--that is of priceless value.  They help us see our limitations and get past them.  We change our beliefs and thus change our reality.

Thanks,
Rachel
.-= Rachel Lavern´s last blog ..&lt;a href=&quot;http://fearfully-n-wonderfullymade.com/will-you-finish-strong-in-2009&quot;&gt;Will You Finish Strong in 2009?&lt;/a&gt; =-.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great post Nancy.  Makes me think of the quote: &#8220;What gets us in trouble is not what we don&#8217;t know.  It&#8217;s what we know for sure that just ain&#8217;t so.&#8221;</p>
<p>I found that I had to clear my block about creating a seven-figure income and prosperous business.  It was an unconscious block until approximately two months ago.  I was always thinking and saying that I could not create wealth in my life until I had a mentor because I did not have adequate knowledge/education to create it on my own.   </p>
<p>First, I became aware that I had this hot button so that I could later release it.   I recently began to observe my thoughts about people who were running successful businesses.  Some thoughts that always popped up was &#8220;she/he has great connections&#8221;, &#8220;she/he had large amounts of money to invest&#8221;, &#8220;he/she was already in the right environment&#8221;.  I envied these people even though I rarely knew their history.  Who ever said that I knew their truth or reality?  Quite a story I told myself in my mind!</p>
<p>I have now installed a new belief.  Now my confession is  &#8220;I have the ability to acquire, protect, and multiply wealth&#8221; and believe that I am being led to the right people, locations, opportunities to reach my goal.   Instead of telling a story of &#8216;oh how priviledged they are&#8217;, I entertain my possibilities by asking myself &#8220;HOW can I ________&#8221; questions.  This gives my subconscious mind a command to come up with  solutions.</p>
<p>We are all walking around in our own nest of beliefs.  When we try to move forward and don&#8217;t seem to be getting anywhere, something in our nest of beliefs is causing us to be tripped up.  If we have someone outside of us (mentor, coach, counselor) that helps us find those beliefs&#8211;that is of priceless value.  They help us see our limitations and get past them.  We change our beliefs and thus change our reality.</p>
<p>Thanks,<br />
Rachel<br />
<span class="cluv"> Rachel Lavern´s last blog ..<a href="http://fearfully-n-wonderfullymade.com/will-you-finish-strong-in-2009">Will You Finish Strong in 2009?</a> <span class="heart_tip_box"><img class="heart_tip" alt="My ComLuv Profile" border="0" width="16" height="14" src="http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif"/></span></span></p>
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		<title>By: AffirmingSpirit</title>
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		<dc:creator>AffirmingSpirit</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:28:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Jessica, you are very welcome! I appreciate all the great &amp; positive folks I&#039;ve met through Twitter, like you. :o)

Gaylena, sounds like you are clearing the physical AND the emotional clutter. Keep up the great work!

You~and anyone else who can relate to your story~will *definitely* want to listen to Joel&#039;s Co=Creation Cafe call about NPA that posts on December 5th. NPA= Non-Personal Awareness, is gentle, yet incredibly effective and will help you bipass the ego, as well as known &amp; unknown blocks. In the meantime, do visit and listen to this call: http://www.truthscompany.com/events/NPA-Ex/npax-kathryn-financial-audio.htm

Thank you, Jessica and Gaylena for making this blog so interesting!

Many blessings,
Nancy
.-= AffirmingSpirit´s last blog ..&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/2009/11/argue-limitations/&quot;&gt;Do You Argue For Your Limitations?&lt;/a&gt; =-.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jessica, you are very welcome! I appreciate all the great &amp; positive folks I&#8217;ve met through Twitter, like you. <img src='http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_surprised.gif' alt=':o' class='wp-smiley' /> )</p>
<p>Gaylena, sounds like you are clearing the physical AND the emotional clutter. Keep up the great work!</p>
<p>You~and anyone else who can relate to your story~will *definitely* want to listen to Joel&#8217;s Co=Creation Cafe call about NPA that posts on December 5th. NPA= Non-Personal Awareness, is gentle, yet incredibly effective and will help you bipass the ego, as well as known &amp; unknown blocks. In the meantime, do visit and listen to this call: <a href="http://www.truthscompany.com/events/NPA-Ex/npax-kathryn-financial-audio.htm">http://www.truthscompany.com/events/NPA-Ex/npax-kathryn-financial-audio.htm</a></p>
<p>Thank you, Jessica and Gaylena for making this blog so interesting!</p>
<p>Many blessings,<br />
Nancy<br />
<span class="cluv"> AffirmingSpirit´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/2009/11/argue-limitations/">Do You Argue For Your Limitations?</a> <span class="heart_tip_box"><img class="heart_tip" alt="My ComLuv Profile" border="0" width="16" height="14" src="http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif"/></span></span></p>
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		<title>By: Gaylena Collins</title>
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		<dc:creator>Gaylena Collins</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Firstly Nancy, this a great post!

It speaks levels to me. Second whoa Joel! I went cold for a minute there, I am not here alone just to comment I am also here because I need this!!

Yes I knew this but was not until now willing to admit it, yay for me.

Okay first off I just wanted to address the first part from my own experience and for anyone else reading this. 


I know someone that is just like that and the best thing I have found to do is ...NOTHING! Don&#039;t do anything with that person! Just leave he/she alone you don&#039;t want his/her negative attitude and moreover you don&#039;t want to start seeing things the way they do.  

Just give them love and continue doing whatever you are doing, because that is what you can do for yourself and for them. Because you are setting an example that speaks louder then any words you could say to him/her.

Also this person just doesn&#039;t want to take any responsibility for the way there life is and that it could possibly be their fault. I do say this in a loving way because I grew up with a family member like this and not taking a part in this is the most loving thing anyone can do. 

That being said I have been at fault for this myself, the area that needs and has needed attention is Money. I have carried around for to long a belief about it that was not my own, which is that I spend it faster then I get it. 

In all honesty I do not know what to replace it with, but I do have this to say. I have been using Morgana Rea&#039;s technique&#039;s with my relationship with money. 

Since we magnify money and all that it is and being that it is energy just like everything else it needs us to help spread its energy. By giving and receiving it, so after some much needed big change in my living circumstances as of yesterday and cleared clutter, that overshadowed me and who I am. 

I got this clear message that money wants me to spend it and feel the excited feeling of getting something I want and paying for it.  This is what came up for me, and while I acknowledge my past beliefs that didn&#039;t serve me with money and release them that is I know to do for right at this moment. Yet I feel strongly that it is just what I need Right Now.

I have worked through many limiting beliefs but money is the one that I feel strongly about working on right now.

With blessings, create a brilliant week!

~Gaylena
.-= Gaylena Collins´s last blog ..&lt;a href=&quot;http://ascendiwill.wordpress.com/2009/12/01/trust-don%E2%80%99t-second-guess/&quot;&gt;Trust don’t second guess.&lt;/a&gt; =-.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Firstly Nancy, this a great post!</p>
<p>It speaks levels to me. Second whoa Joel! I went cold for a minute there, I am not here alone just to comment I am also here because I need this!!</p>
<p>Yes I knew this but was not until now willing to admit it, yay for me.</p>
<p>Okay first off I just wanted to address the first part from my own experience and for anyone else reading this. </p>
<p>I know someone that is just like that and the best thing I have found to do is &#8230;NOTHING! Don&#8217;t do anything with that person! Just leave he/she alone you don&#8217;t want his/her negative attitude and moreover you don&#8217;t want to start seeing things the way they do.  </p>
<p>Just give them love and continue doing whatever you are doing, because that is what you can do for yourself and for them. Because you are setting an example that speaks louder then any words you could say to him/her.</p>
<p>Also this person just doesn&#8217;t want to take any responsibility for the way there life is and that it could possibly be their fault. I do say this in a loving way because I grew up with a family member like this and not taking a part in this is the most loving thing anyone can do. </p>
<p>That being said I have been at fault for this myself, the area that needs and has needed attention is Money. I have carried around for to long a belief about it that was not my own, which is that I spend it faster then I get it. </p>
<p>In all honesty I do not know what to replace it with, but I do have this to say. I have been using Morgana Rea&#8217;s technique&#8217;s with my relationship with money. </p>
<p>Since we magnify money and all that it is and being that it is energy just like everything else it needs us to help spread its energy. By giving and receiving it, so after some much needed big change in my living circumstances as of yesterday and cleared clutter, that overshadowed me and who I am. </p>
<p>I got this clear message that money wants me to spend it and feel the excited feeling of getting something I want and paying for it.  This is what came up for me, and while I acknowledge my past beliefs that didn&#8217;t serve me with money and release them that is I know to do for right at this moment. Yet I feel strongly that it is just what I need Right Now.</p>
<p>I have worked through many limiting beliefs but money is the one that I feel strongly about working on right now.</p>
<p>With blessings, create a brilliant week!</p>
<p>~Gaylena<br />
<span class="cluv"> Gaylena Collins´s last blog ..<a href="http://ascendiwill.wordpress.com/2009/12/01/trust-don%E2%80%99t-second-guess/">Trust don’t second guess.</a> <span class="heart_tip_box"><img class="heart_tip" alt="My ComLuv Profile" border="0" width="16" height="14" src="http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif"/></span></span></p>
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		<title>By: Jessica</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jessica</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I like that boulder to gravel analogy...it feels spot-on to me. The older I get, the smaller effect that other people&#039;s &#039;drama&#039; has on me, and the less drama I spit back out onto my story of life. But a prerequisite to this feeling is as you said, &quot;Being willing to go through the inquiry process...&quot;

And thank you for running this beautiful blog and for your exquisite presence on Twitter.
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..&lt;a href=&quot;http://liveonpurpose.info/blog/2009/11/explorations-into-purpose/&quot;&gt;Explorations into purpose&lt;/a&gt; =-.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I like that boulder to gravel analogy&#8230;it feels spot-on to me. The older I get, the smaller effect that other people&#8217;s &#8216;drama&#8217; has on me, and the less drama I spit back out onto my story of life. But a prerequisite to this feeling is as you said, &#8220;Being willing to go through the inquiry process&#8230;&#8221;</p>
<p>And thank you for running this beautiful blog and for your exquisite presence on Twitter.<br />
<span class="cluv"> Jessica´s last blog ..<a href="http://liveonpurpose.info/blog/2009/11/explorations-into-purpose/">Explorations into purpose</a> <span class="heart_tip_box"><img class="heart_tip" alt="My ComLuv Profile" border="0" width="16" height="14" src="http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif"/></span></span></p>
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		<title>By: AffirmingSpirit</title>
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		<dc:creator>AffirmingSpirit</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:03:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Excellent points, Jessica!

I love the mold analogy, although I have used the *onion*~as you peel one layer, it reveals another, and another. I&#039;ve heard Louise Hay refer to it another way...When we are young, the issues feel like boulders. Through living, we break them down until they get smaller and smaller, and by the time we reach the last half of our lives, they are more like gravel.

Your example of healing the damaged self reminds me that sometimes the limiting beliefs  show up later in our life, when we were deeply wounded and felt vulnerable. Whether they formed in our youth, or during our life, it&#039;s best to release them once we no longer need them. Being willing to go through the inquiry process is essential to letting go of the limiting story.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with all of us!

Many blessings,
Nancy
.-= AffirmingSpirit´s last blog ..&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/2009/11/argue-limitations/&quot;&gt;Do You Argue For Your Limitations?&lt;/a&gt; =-.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Excellent points, Jessica!</p>
<p>I love the mold analogy, although I have used the *onion*~as you peel one layer, it reveals another, and another. I&#8217;ve heard Louise Hay refer to it another way&#8230;When we are young, the issues feel like boulders. Through living, we break them down until they get smaller and smaller, and by the time we reach the last half of our lives, they are more like gravel.</p>
<p>Your example of healing the damaged self reminds me that sometimes the limiting beliefs  show up later in our life, when we were deeply wounded and felt vulnerable. Whether they formed in our youth, or during our life, it&#8217;s best to release them once we no longer need them. Being willing to go through the inquiry process is essential to letting go of the limiting story.</p>
<p>Thank you for sharing your thoughts with all of us!</p>
<p>Many blessings,<br />
Nancy<br />
<span class="cluv"> AffirmingSpirit´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/2009/11/argue-limitations/">Do You Argue For Your Limitations?</a> <span class="heart_tip_box"><img class="heart_tip" alt="My ComLuv Profile" border="0" width="16" height="14" src="http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif"/></span></span></p>
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		<title>By: Jessica</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jessica</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>You asked: Are you harboring limiting beliefs? Have you recently let some go? What helped you release the beliefs that were not supporting you?

Yes, I still have plenty of limiting beliefs even after working years to eliminate them. Our beliefs work for us until they no longer work! And it&#039;s an excellent work to become conscious of our own limiting beliefs. I find the more I do this kind of work, the easier it becomes to understand human behavior. This kind of understanding lets compassion swell in the heart. 

This summer I worked on clearing the limiting belief &quot;nobody cares about me.&quot; The subject came up naturally during the Big Mind process at a workshop with Genpo Roshi. I also was blessed to watch as another conference-goer went through her stuff and found out that the &quot;damaged self,&quot; when brought to the surface nearly all the time is acting as a kind of hero to protect the Self from the rest of the world. The conditions that bring the &quot;damaged self&quot; (the one that complains all the time and is always acting hurt) are just what you said in your post: the self&#039;s coping mechanism to childhood trauma. Now that the Self is a grownup, it&#039;s time to recognize that some of these coping mechanisms no longer serve us!

You said that doing this work is akin to clearing the physical clutter. I&#039;m reminded of cleaning the mold out of the bathroom shower! I spray the mold and wipe it away one week, but several weeks later I notice more mold. It constantly returns and surfaces. That&#039;s what my inner journey has been like. I clear one limiting belief, and that leads to me finding another one. I live with it a while as I notice it, then I wipe it away. It gets replaced with another...But it&#039;s a joy; the constant joy of living and noticing being alive!
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..&lt;a href=&quot;http://liveonpurpose.info/blog/2009/11/explorations-into-purpose/&quot;&gt;Explorations into purpose&lt;/a&gt; =-.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You asked: Are you harboring limiting beliefs? Have you recently let some go? What helped you release the beliefs that were not supporting you?</p>
<p>Yes, I still have plenty of limiting beliefs even after working years to eliminate them. Our beliefs work for us until they no longer work! And it&#8217;s an excellent work to become conscious of our own limiting beliefs. I find the more I do this kind of work, the easier it becomes to understand human behavior. This kind of understanding lets compassion swell in the heart. </p>
<p>This summer I worked on clearing the limiting belief &#8220;nobody cares about me.&#8221; The subject came up naturally during the Big Mind process at a workshop with Genpo Roshi. I also was blessed to watch as another conference-goer went through her stuff and found out that the &#8220;damaged self,&#8221; when brought to the surface nearly all the time is acting as a kind of hero to protect the Self from the rest of the world. The conditions that bring the &#8220;damaged self&#8221; (the one that complains all the time and is always acting hurt) are just what you said in your post: the self&#8217;s coping mechanism to childhood trauma. Now that the Self is a grownup, it&#8217;s time to recognize that some of these coping mechanisms no longer serve us!</p>
<p>You said that doing this work is akin to clearing the physical clutter. I&#8217;m reminded of cleaning the mold out of the bathroom shower! I spray the mold and wipe it away one week, but several weeks later I notice more mold. It constantly returns and surfaces. That&#8217;s what my inner journey has been like. I clear one limiting belief, and that leads to me finding another one. I live with it a while as I notice it, then I wipe it away. It gets replaced with another&#8230;But it&#8217;s a joy; the constant joy of living and noticing being alive!<br />
<span class="cluv"> Jessica´s last blog ..<a href="http://liveonpurpose.info/blog/2009/11/explorations-into-purpose/">Explorations into purpose</a> <span class="heart_tip_box"><img class="heart_tip" alt="My ComLuv Profile" border="0" width="16" height="14" src="http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheart.gif"/></span></span></p>
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		<description>Wow, Kathleen! That is a very powerful example you shared. Thank you for your authentic desire to share! :o) I am so glad that these questions were helpful. As I told &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healingfromwithin.com/blog/&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Susan Eller&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, the questions came through me as I typed the blog, so I am grateful that Infinite Divine knew the questions that would be most helpful. 

It does not surprise me that you, and several others, blogged about similar topics. We are all connected, all receiving Divine Light and all shining that light so more and more and more people are open to it. Notice how many more people you can openly discuss this with who would not have been open 5 - 10 - 15 or more years ago. I love this *opening to light*!

Many blessings,
Nancy</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow, Kathleen! That is a very powerful example you shared. Thank you for your authentic desire to share! <img src='http://www.affirmingspirit.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_surprised.gif' alt=':o' class='wp-smiley' /> ) I am so glad that these questions were helpful. As I told <a href="http://www.healingfromwithin.com/blog/"><strong>Susan Eller</strong></a>, the questions came through me as I typed the blog, so I am grateful that Infinite Divine knew the questions that would be most helpful. </p>
<p>It does not surprise me that you, and several others, blogged about similar topics. We are all connected, all receiving Divine Light and all shining that light so more and more and more people are open to it. Notice how many more people you can openly discuss this with who would not have been open 5 &#8211; 10 &#8211; 15 or more years ago. I love this *opening to light*!</p>
<p>Many blessings,<br />
Nancy</p>
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