Hayley, this was so well said. What great therapy advice—to look at our beliefs about how life works (our theology) and to just begin noticing what we're thinking. I so appreciate your vulnerability in sharing your distorted cognitions like “Everything depends on me.” My version is similar: "I've got to figure everything out so that I can get it right. If I don't, God will be mad." Your writing is so rich with valuable content. I always love to hear what you have to say.
Ruth, I appreciate you saying something. It makes my heart feel good to know these ideas connected. It is hard being vulnerable, but it's also all I can do. and I always hope that it makes sense to someone. So glad you are there too!
Hayley, this was so well said. What great therapy advice—to look at our beliefs about how life works (our theology) and to just begin noticing what we're thinking. I so appreciate your vulnerability in sharing your distorted cognitions like “Everything depends on me.” My version is similar: "I've got to figure everything out so that I can get it right. If I don't, God will be mad." Your writing is so rich with valuable content. I always love to hear what you have to say.
Ruth, I appreciate you saying something. It makes my heart feel good to know these ideas connected. It is hard being vulnerable, but it's also all I can do. and I always hope that it makes sense to someone. So glad you are there too!