--->>> 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?...

[SourceShield]

YES - You ARE free, Matt.

MuchLove brother.

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Hi peeps!

We are all "free", right?

...but who really BELIEVES that?

What do you believe?

Do your beliefs support you, or hold you back?

This is a little of what I have learned about beliefs...

1) Believe only in beliefs that 'feel-good'.

2) If the belief doesn't 'feel-good', let go of the attachment to it.

- Then, believe in a new belief that 'feels-good'.

-And so on, and so forth.

3) Anytime I'm met with a belief that doesn't 'feel-good', I challenge it, and I let go of the attachment to it.

4) I make peace with the OTT, and I move on - I grow from the experience.

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Beliefs are in the noggin, because at one point they fulfilled a point and a purpose.When we were still cave people being chased by sabre toothed kangaroos, we needed high levels of cortisol, because it was mega-stressful being a caveperson, in a more 'physical way'.

But now we have 'perceived threats', the stuff that's 'just in our head'. A real threat or a perceived threat, they're gonna bring up many webs of OTT.

It's the stress, the overproduction of cortisol going on inside of the body, which does the body no good at all, as one might imagine.

And yet, this is what we all do to ourselves, daily, when we ruminate and allow ourselves to self-loathe and self-judge etc, or maybe you're someone that doesn't hold it in because you have a short fuse, and now you've pushed people away etc.

That's a lot of stress.

However you look at it.

That's too much cortisol going on there as well.

And that's when the OTT go to town!.

OTT love it when we are stressed.

If you don't 'need' a belief anymore, wish it well, and send it on its' merry way!

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How Do We Stress Less?

1) Design your life to work for you.

- Making sure to include the depression, and the disorders, and the dysfunctions, and the diseases, or whatever it is for you, as part of your plan.

2) Get Rid Of Resentment

- It's eating you up from the inside out!.

3) Treat yourself to something nice, regularly.

- Even when you haven't 'earned' it.

- Doesn't have to be huge - A movie ticket, or takeaways for dinner...

4) Let go of relationships that don't feel good.

- Sometimes we have to move on in different directions.

5) Cherish all relationships that feel good.

- Respect. Kindness. Patience. Generosity.

6) Solitude can be healing...

7) ...and so can Dancing with friends and being with one's lover, enjoy it all!.

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BigBlessings.

Kaitoa.

[CompulsiveLiar]

Thank you Wolf.

OTT - I also hurt the people I love the most. Everyone hates me.

NPT - ???

Panther

[1113]

Morning OTT family,

Wolf,

Well said bro. That is what we all needed to hear! Thank you.

Panther bro,

Well done mate, I forgive you and I forgive myself. I love you bro, your part of this family. Why?

Because you are worthy and everyone deserves a chance.

Your time is ready, your patience has paid off, I got your back bro. I will move forward with you. We all will support you with your journey.

Todays:

OTT - Am I worthy of forgiveness? And who do I ask for that forgiveness? How can I love another when I hate myself?

NPT - yes I am! I can ask myself for forgiveness, accept that the "hurt" is present and just let it be. I can't love anyone when I hate myself. I must love me. I am free.

It's just the beginning!

Have a great morning

Matt.

[SourceShield]

Well Met Peeps!

MuchLove to you all.

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Today I'm gonna write about a positive experience that I have had just recently, in which new-thought thoughts and new positive-thoughts have guided me through, from stressed and anxious and feeling vulnerable, to at ease and grounded.

I'm also going to write about the OTT releasing technique, and order the steps, step by step.

1) Recognise the OTT - We become aware of a belief that is no longer working for us.

- i.e. When waiting in line at the bank, and you feel like it's taking forever!

- "Ah, that's an impatient OTT!"

2) Challenge with NTT - We question the old belief with a New-Thought Thought. Bringing us back to presence.

- i.e. "Isn't this a bit OTT?"

3) Upload the NPT. Consciously remembering to feel for 'good-feeling' thoughts.

- i.e. "Yes.I'm being a tad OTT here. The point of power is always in the present moment. It hasn't actually been that long...or...I do have other things to do though, so I'll come back later. No stress"

- The point here is to allow yourself to see all choices and opportunities that are available to you in any moment.

- OTT restrict our creativity, so we just keep looping back around with attachment and aversion

- OTT limit our view from seeing other choices and opportunities.

4) Activate NPT - Daily and consistently.

- i.e. In this case the utterance of, "No stress", is the activator.

- Here in Australia, we're all infamously known for saying..."No worries".

- It's the same but just mean it when you say it.

- When you say "No Worries" or anything like that like "No Stress" etc, and mean it sincerely, you keep activating a positive feedback-loop.

- The activators are any positive action, thought-pattern, word etc etc etc that get you to keep moving towards the new positive-thoughts.

i.e.

Getting in more exercise regularly - activates a new positive exercise thought.

Eating well everyday - activates a new positive thought.

- For some just getting out of bed, and making bed is an activator of a NPT. It'll look different on all of us!.

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Following these four steps when dealing with both OTT and NPT has genuinely helped but just remember that if your thoughts are causing you harm or hurt or great suffering, or they make you feel really, really bad, for longer than a week, this is a sign that you need some help ASAP.

I've used up all the characters, so I will share my positive story next.

Any questions are most welcome.

MuchJoy!.

Kaitoa

[1113]

Afternoon all,

Wolf ,

You are keeping us in suspense. I like it.

I would like to share a common OTT for people with mental illnesses.

"I have an illness, its in my brain, people will think badly of me because of this" "I can't show my face in public" " I am being badly judged" etc etc

NPT -The only opinion that matters is mine. If people think that....so be it! I am not alone. There is a whole community here to help.

Mental illness is a sickness just like any other. Flesh-eating bacteri, losing your voice, asthma, diabetes, cancer and anorexia. All these are fixable with help and medications.

Everybody has issues with health.

This a normal human thing.

Godbless

Matt

[Shred1106]

Hi all

My OTT - running into someone from work who would have gone back after her break and telling everyone that I couldn't even respond to her questions.Now everyone will know that I am a fool

My NPT- it's my business, and so what. I can't help this

[SourceShield]

Evening Folks!

Panther - You are the only one that can answer the question for yourself.

- What new thoughts, do you want to think?

Matt - Just remember that as we learn to love and accept ourselves, to allow this process to be an enjoyable process, and not just doing all the 'work' of it all, allow this time to be joyful, rather than a chore. Relax and have fun with all this 'work' as well.

- Thats when we know that the NPT have really sunk in because we will feel 'joyful', more often.

- What we call 'joy' on the outside is actually just all the biochemicals working in perfect harmonious-balance.

- Seek out more moments that allow more JOY into your life.

- These moments will look different to all of us. Maybe it's your hobby, or your being with your son, or spending time in nature, it doesn't matter, as long as you feel true joy, that's when you know the NPT are in full effect.

Shred - I feel that we can do better, let me assist you with this, okay?.

- There still seems to be some resistance here. You are searching for a quick result. I'm sorry mate but there isn't one.

- I sense a little hostility there, which is fair enough. It sounds like, based on what you have written me, that you have a really tough time with the anxiety. Right?

- I'm sorry that's how it is for you mate.

Try this one...

OTT - "running into someone from work who would have gone back after her break and telling everyone that I couldn't even respond to her questions.Now everyone will know that I am a fool"

NPT - "Just relax! This is just an OTT. This feels real but it is not true. I have no power over what others think or say about me. My journey back to health is what's most important. I can do this. I can learn how to help myself through this. No worries!".

- Give that, or something to that effect a go.

- You'll be fine Shredder.

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My positive story is that last week, I lost two clients, its that time of the year.

I was feeling very stressed and vulnerable.

But, I released the attachment to the "My Life Is Meant To Be Hard Work OTT".

And uploaded a NPT, then activated it with positive activity.

And today, I scored an amazing work opportunity.

I feel incredibly blessed, grateful, and thankful.

Stressing about money is a nasty OTT for many people.

I have learnt to believe more and trust in my own skills, talents, and experience.

Whilst at the same time I have learnt to humbly ask for help when I need it.

Peace.

MuchJoyfulness

KaitoaWolf

[CompulsiveLiar]

Righto.

OTT - I'm no good. I'm a stupid idiot.

NTT - Thats OTT. Im doing my best right now. In time I can learn new skills.

Thanks Wolf

Panther

[SourceShield]

Awesome work PantherMan!

...and now you must activate the NPT with positive activity...

Have fun!

KMan

[girl_interrupted]

I think I'm a bit late but my biggest OTT (unwanted, outdated, destructive thoughts)

I'm not good enough

I'm stupid (I think I originally got this from school, coz I was easily distracted and recently found out I have ADHD, which alot of people think isn't a real learning disorder)

I don't deserve to be loved (I've never allowed anyone to get too close)

No one likes me (repeatedly failing at friendships and relationships and I find it hard to make new friends, especially at work)

I'm a bad person

I'm pathetic

I'm a loser

I can't do anything right

You get the idea. I feel like I've been hogging forums too much and not really making any connections with anyone, coz my communication skills are appalling because I've isolated myself for so long I don't really know how to overcome this habit. I guess I got comfortable despite the depression and loneliness it brings - it's been by my side for so long, it's like an old friend.

I apologize for rambling. Thanks for listening.