Attitude Jogging
Filed Under (prompt) by Deltrice on 24-10-2002
(Q: I always feel very inhibited when it comes to making
requests and demands for myself.)
Parents are often too effective in teaching their children not to
fuss. The problem is that everyone has his or her own deep needs that
must be honored or health will suffer. The rational decision to not make
a fuss is made by the new, verbal part of your brain. The problem is that
this overpowers and stifles the deeper, more ancient parts of your brain
that interact so strongly with your immune system, heart, etc. Too much
rational control can leave this ancient part of you raging or feeling
hopeless. The ultimate result is poor health.
Make an oath to stand up for your deep needs—not obnoxiously but
firmly and fairly. Yes you should be considerate of others, but why not
be at least equally considerate of yourself? Your immune system will
thank you!
