The Stories You Tell Yourself About Who You Are| Can You Change Them?
October 18, 2010
Book with thought-provoking words and paintings by Marylou and Alan Falstreau.
It is the stories that we tell ourselves – the good, the bad, and the ugly - that shape how we see ourselves. Through awareness of our thinking – our assumptions, our all-or-nothing thoughts, our habituated patterns, our acceptance of media myths – we can change it. I changed mine to see:
The Beauty Of Aging
My wrinkles tell the story
of a life of experiences
adventures
comedy
drama
love
I am grateful for every one
for they’ve brought me to today.
The end.
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Cherry Woodburn
This is just lovely…a simple, sweet, and touchingly kind self-view that takes all the burden away. Thanks for creating a nice and lasting moment! ~Dawn
Thanks Dawn. Simple and sweet is the way to go, I’m now convinced. Cherry
LOVE!!!!
Yea!!!!
Hi Cherry – this is BEAUTIFUL! I love it!
Thank you for this reminder about the stories I tell myself…
You’re welcome Jess. I think we all need to be reminded from time to time. Cherry
Wonderful perspective! We are what we think!
Hi Cherry! Great blog, lovely poem.
I would like to share the poem at ”The Art of Aging’ on FaceBook-did you write the poem, or is it from Marylou’s book?
Thank you!