--->>> OTT --- Old Thought Thoughts! <<<---

[SourceShield]

Greetings!

This post is about LIMITING-BELIEFS, or as me and my brother Matt now call them, Old Thought Thoughts - OTT.

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This post will most likely not appeal to many people, because I am writing about our beliefs that we have about life and ourselves, that we all have had for much of our life.

Our beliefs are personal, and yet oddly the 'same' as well.

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There is a school of thought that teaches us that when we identify the OTT i.e. I am unlovable.

Relate to the OTT, rather than from it.

We can then release the attachment to the OTT, as well as the aversion to the OTT.

For example -

A child is told that they are no good, useless and worthless, every other day.

-sadly, this is a story often told, by many.

As this child grows a set of OTT have been programmed into the mind-body of the now grown adult-child.

I am no good.

I am useless.

I am worthless.

etc etc etc

The adult-child now has an attachment to the OTT.

But also you would see an aversion to those OTT as well.

I am no good <- the attachment.

And, I hate that I am no good <- the aversion. The judgement for having the OTT in the first place, keeps us attached to the OTT.

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Not all beliefs are limiting.

All beliefs are fluid.

They are mutable - liable to change, as all things in existence are!

But...

How do we release the OTT?

Thats what we're most interested in!.

I am going to share a few things of how I am learning to release all of the OTT that once ruled my life, and would love to read yours as well!.

1) Refer to the OTT being in the past. If we keep on affirming the OTT in the present moment, it stays in the present moment. By writing and talking about the OTT being in the past, youre correcting the memory. REWIRE!

2) I AUGMENT positive memories. Whatever they are, whenever they happened. This is why I actively look for things to be thankful and grateful for. Appreciation, heals! And thats now science...if youre interested in the research about this, let me know!

3) I have learned to ask for help, and to RECEIVE it graciously, whenever it comes to me. And, it always does.

4) I SMILE and LAUGH more. Theres research for this too!

5) I have changed my eating habits. I EAT WELL now. I am now on the Guts and Psychology Syndrome foodplan GAPS. I used to be obese. No more.

6) I EXPRESS in healthy ways - dance, music, write..

7) I take time out to LOVE - my family, friends, my dog bundy, nature..

REMEMBERING to LOVE is a biggie!.

And, whatta 'bout you?...

[Kazzl]

Hey FeyChilde, hope you don't mind me offering my thoughts here, I know Kaitoa will be along with his, and he knows far better than me.

For what it's worth, my thoughts (from a position of ignorance) are that so long as you enjoy the work, keep yourself safe, be the one in the control and have an exit plan if you need one, then why the hell not? It's just a service industry - prone to exploitation certainly, but if you're not being exploited then, well, it's your choice. (I'm from Canberra, and it's a valid industry here.)

There is no shame as far as I'm concerned. Just take the utmost care of yourself.

Respect and kind thoughts to you hun

Kaz

xx

[blondguy]

(Excuse I again for hijacking your thread Kaitoa) 🙂

Hey FeyChilde

Thanks for posting on another thread last night. You speak from the heart and your words are kind

Just my take on this post if thats okay......If you have safety and comfort, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose

my kindest

Paulx

[SourceShield]

FeyChild,

I did reply last night, and I imagine the post will appear soon...sometimes, there's a little lag with posts.

It'll be there soon...

But, essentially we have all (Kaz, Paul and I) have echoed the same message.

I've also listed suggestions for organisations that you can talk to that support workers as well.

Organisations that I've worked with too when I worked.

Just know that we are here for you, okay sweetheart?

Please, please stay in touch.

MuchLove

Kaitoa

[Shred1106]

Hi all

My OTT: My anxiety is quite high today and I hate it - (Tomorrow is a big anniversary)

My NPT: I aim to be extra kind to myself, particularly over the next couple of days

Peace to you all

Shred out

[FeyChildLovelylicious]

Hi Mr Source, Kaz and Paul.

I cannot express how deeply touched I am by your caring and loving words. I'm in tears but I really wanted to thank you so, so, so much. Somedays I do feel like nothing more than a dirty prostitute. That's sad, isn't it? I cannot properly explain how much your words have really moved me.

Mr Source, I would like to work from home now. I have worked on the streets in the past, but here in Queensland, I can work from my home. I would love to know more about other courses and qualifications. Thank you sourcey face. I love you. You dear sweet man.

And Kaz, it really does mean a lot to me, that another female has reached out to me. That's sad too isn't it but I've been I guess rejected in the past, because of my past. Thank you, so much for your acceptance.

Paul, thank you for YOUR kind words, spoken from the heart. Paul, you feel like a loving older brother, to me. I hope you don't mind me telling you that. I don't know why exactly, but you seem like the older brother that I never had and always wanted!.

I'm smiling now. Thank you all. I feel so much better now. Supported. That's what beyondblue means to me!

Mr Source, you really got my mind thinking now!.

I'd love to learn more about optimising my key skill set. You're amazing. It's funny you mention "martial arts' because I was thinking of doing a self defence course. Great minds, as you say!. I looked up Respect Inc and find other resources too, that was such a great suggestion.

What do you mean by "practise best practise"?. Sounds like something I should be practising. LOL

I will tell my therapist and I will sustain a support-system as well. I'm hoping that you were actually implying yourself, Mr Source? You're the sweetheart!. Your Bundy sounds amazeballs!. I love him already!

I'm so glad that I told you guys now because I was more anxious about telling you guys that I am about just getting back into the work. Like this time I have friends that I can check in with.

My OTT is that I don't deserve love or to be loved. I'm unlovable damaged goods, that no one will ever respect. Destined to die alone.

NPT is that I may have been broken and cracked but that's where the light gets in (love that song too by the way). I'm still learning how to completely accept myself but I am beginning to believe that self acceptance is achievable for me too.

I eagerly await your response.

With lashings of fairy sprinkles and bulbous and beautiful bubbles of love.

FeyChilde

XOX

[SourceShield]

Hey Shred,

I see you man.

I hope you've made it through your day, unscathed.

One step at a time, my friend.

Healing cannot be rushed...so learn to enjoy the ride, a little more each day.

We're here for you man.

MuchLove

🦄

Kaitoa

[SourceShield]

Hey FeyChilde,

I've had a really full-on day today, and I feel like I will not be able to give your reply my all at the moment, but I just wanted to say that I see you, and that I love you too!.

You have my respect.

And, Bundy loves you too.

I will have my wits about me again, after a good night's rest, so I will respond properly in the morning.

But, if you're keen for some 'socialising' tonight...I'm playing the famous people, and scattergories games in the social-forums with the other lovelies!.

Join us.

And, don't worry...we can get this sorted for you, so that you feel at ease in your life, with whatever you choose to do.

I'm glad that you're gonna speak to your therapist about this, and that you've accepted us as a support-system, that's important!.

MuchLove babe!

Kaitoa&Bundy

[FeyChildLovelylicious]

Absolutely Mr Source!

I completely understand. I do hope that you're okay too. Thanks again.

Love

Fey

XOX

[Shred1106]

Hi all

My OTTs for today are a bit garbled - so apologies in advance:

1. I didn't do enough to help the young man that was trapped in his vehicle when I came across the accident yesterday. I don't deserve the praise some are giving me.

2. Today I mourn the loss of my Mum (anniversary) - I didn't love her enough despite our differences

My NPTs - still working these out guys..

[1113]

Morning OTT family,

Shredstar- thats tough man. Keep your chin up. Today is a very emotional day for you. I wish you peace and happiness.

Fey- where have you been? I missed you. Nice to have everyone back and so happy. I need some fairy dust.

My OTT

Forgiveness. Should I forgive people? After been hurt by so many!

NPT

Yes. Its very simple. Because I wan't to live in peace. I want to be happy. I need to do this "forgiving" for my clarity. Its Christmas. Time for joy, family, love, happiness, giving and receiving.

I wish everyone joy and happiness.

SWJ

Peace

Matt