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    I let go of the reins

    Wow this was really helpful and relatable. Thanks for sharing. I feel like I am on a similar journey.
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    Psychotherapy Suggestions/NY

    Thank you so much Steve -- these words were so helpful. I had actually come to Kirsten through independent research, so I will definitely try to get an apt with her! "No matter what you do you have to believe in it, and in yourself. You alone are creating your symptoms only you can let them...
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    Psychotherapy Suggestions/NY

    I have been going through the book, and am feeling good about the exercises. I am a pretty self directed person, but what I am coming up against are more serious childhood/abusive relationship issues that I'd like to work with a psychotherapist with. Any suggestions on good psychotherapists in...
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    Day 31 Take two - overcoming fear

    wow! so powerful. my new favorite quote. we certainly aren't born into this world with fear and anxiety. i believe we're born into it a blank slate. kind of in line with this quote is one from a favorite philosopher, alan watts "we are not born into this world, we grow out if it"...or something...
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    Day 11 'FEAR' + 'Awareness by Anthony De Mello' - only loosely following prompts

    I think im into day 11 of the program -- trying to turn down, or rather 'release' my perfectionism by following the structured program completely by the book. But i feel so wonderful. even went for a run the other day! I have a picture of the daily reminders as my phone lock screen, and try to...
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    Day 8 ....but technically Day 3

    love this! yes. one my of my favorite brainpickings article regards ted hugh's letter to his son about the inner child. <3 thank you for this wisdom yes! i grew up a competitive ballerina, and took a hiphop class the other night which instantly made me feel better on lots of fronts. thank you!
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    Day 9 On Self Criticism - tiger moms and romantic abuse

    at 7 years old, my mom threw out my berenstain bears books, calling them junk, and told me my brother was reading LOTR at age 5; my dad remembered the sistine chapel from his baby carriage. at 14 years old when i asked my mom for a math tutor, she told me i came from a lineage of genius and...
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    Day 8 ....but technically Day 3

    In typical type A personality fashion, I want to inject as many inputs as possible to solve the problem ASAP. So I'm just going full speed through the exercises, but it's only my third day in. I think the nicest mantra I've pulled away thus far is focusing on "self-acceptance rather than...
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