Hi acoa friends,

Yep, step 4, 150 negative, criticizing thoughts did I find.  I thought for step 4, I would make a list of fearless inventory items, so I came up with 152 negative realizations!  Ha! You would think I could at least find 10 positive thoughts about myself! So, item 153 is: "am too critical of self."  Do you know I find it hard to even think of one positive item?  The 152 negative items, on the other hand, were relatively easy. Stinking thinking?  I plan to make that list of 10.  A modest effort.  Is that step 4 work?

toto (carla)

Carla,

I bet you are warm and thoughtful.  Caring and giving and put everyone else's needs in front of your own.  I know you are also smart because you are here!

 

Keep workin it!

 

Julia

Toto, What I've found from my step meetings (haven't done my inventory yet) is that sometimes a negative inventory item is really a positive characteristic out of balance. When I'm making my list I may use colums. If I put the positive trait right next to the negative, it may remind me that what I need to do is find the balance on that one. Maybe this will help you see those wonderful things you are, but maybe just take too far. {{{Carla}}} Bob

Hi Toto - We all love you - that's a good thing - and we will love you until you can love yourself. You took the step to come here - that's a good thing - and you are sharing with us - that's a good thing. The rest is just today - one day at a time you can do one good thing for yourself. Maybe a bubble bath - coffee with a friend or just a quiet walk. Try looking at yourself in the mirror each morning and say I love you. You may not like you but you can start with love and in time you will also get liking yourself. Keep coming back - we need you - that's another good thing for your list. Love and hugs - Dot

Carla = toto lol whut?? lol My large 4 footed friend tries to send a message also -now lol - I love ur thiught re 150 negative thought and upload u the eraser I use to l g l g. I sincerely accept the struggle in letting go, I hope u know. All I can do it give the a / and me over to god/dess 24 / 7. Regards \/\/ille