Today I will remember......
I have used my childhood strategies to survive.
I was hopelessly dependant on others and looked to others for
answers and to be responsible for my well being.
These strategies severed me well and worked for me as a child.
Today I will remember I am no longer a child.
I will no longer utilize those strategies that do not serve my own development.

They do not serve the adult me.

They imprison me with dependant thinking and feeling helpless.

I will be suspect of these kinds of thoughts and feelings.

Today, as an emotionally sober adult,

I will own the full responsibly for getting my needs met.

I can ask for what I want, and say NO to those that I do not.

I will no longer use " Either - Or" thinking to scare me into
inappropriate imprisoning decisions.

I can and do know what is best for me.

When in doubt I will “Go Inside"

for the voices of my childhood will not follow me there.

There, I will find wisdom, compassion, and knowledgeable self-care.

Having this, I will know abundant peace and what is right for me.

I simply do the next right thing for me and the world becomes a better place for everyone.




Words by: Dale

8/2/08