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RE: insignificant - 7/17/2006 9:51:15 AM

LokisBrat

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ORIGINAL: BitaTruble

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ORIGINAL: slavegirlalex

I am not sure where to ask this, and hope it does not sound like a whine.

Does anyone know of an exercise that would aid me in getting over the feeling of being insignificant?

Silly question maybe?

alex

Read your tag line, alex .. then sit down with a pen and a piece of paper and make a list of all your attributes.

I'll help you get started.

There is only a single one of you in all of existance.. never to be repeated.. you are unique.

You are not afraid to ask questions.

You can read.

You can write.

You can learn.

You can use a computer.

Keep going until you have a list of 100 things. Every day, add one more.

Soon enough, you'll realize not only are you significant.. you're actually pretty damn amazing. ;)

Celeste

Excellent advice!!

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RE: insignificant - 7/17/2006 7:08:42 PM

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We are tiny mortal bipeds on a world within a solar system which is but a fleck on the arm of the galaxy, and that galaxy in turn is but one of billions in the Universe. We are all of us insignificant.

I finally disagree with you on something. It is my belief we are all significant. All that we do, all that we say, has a ripple effect...some are so very small, others can be tidal waves. Those who I know have touched my life in various ways - some significantly enough to create profound changes, and others just enough to tap at my thoughts and tweak them a bit. Each is significant.

Perhaps the greater question is, significant/insignificant....to whom?

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RE: insignificant - 7/17/2006 7:20:09 PM

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you maybe that insignificant, but, I'm much more, and I've experienced the overwhelming illuminations that are available to those that can seek and search without ego's interfering with their minds abilities to accept the larger truths.
For, alex, I'd recommend reading "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran. It's readily available on-line. I've found that the book can answer many troubling questions, and affect a different attitude in you as you become more familiar with his thoughts.
Gentry

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ORIGINAL: amayos

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ORIGINAL: slavegirlalex

I am not sure where to ask this, and hope it does not sound like a whine.

Does anyone know of an exercise that would aid me in getting over the feeling of being insignificant?

Silly question maybe?

alex

We are tiny mortal bipeds on a world within a solar system which is but a fleck on the arm of the galaxy, and that galaxy in turn is but one of billions in the Universe. We are all of us insignificant.

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RE: insignificant - 7/17/2006 7:22:18 PM

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Positive affirmations, repeated out loud, can be very powerful.

Even if you don't believe the words you are saying, just saying them can have a positive influence. Eventually, you will not just be saying them, but believing them, but initially if you have enough faith in the process and "act-as-if" you believe them by repeating them...they will open you up to the positive things around you and eventually within.

The more you focus on what is good, the more good you will see and the more good there will be because you will be putting good out into the Universe. You will be saying good things about yourself, hearing good things about yourself and focusing on the good which seems to make you more attuned to recognizing and receiving the good in your life. Just like the cycle of respiration begins with an exhale at birth, the cycle of giving and receiving goodness in your life starts with you "putting it out there".

I dont know exactly how it works, but it worked for me many many years ago when I was feeling and believing that I had very little to no worth. I hope it helps you, too.

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RE: insignificant - 7/18/2006 3:33:02 AM

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Seems more like the fallout of being unowned and the depression that sets in - intense desires lead to feelings of equally intense helplessness if nothing's happening.

If you truly are completely insignificant - then there's only one way to go - up.
If you aren't, then this are just momentary blues that will fade out.
if that doesn't ring true - and if the blues are happening so often that they are drowning all other colors out - then you have let your life be dominated too much by the one thing that's causing you depression.

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RE: insignificant - 7/18/2006 3:38:35 AM

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If you want to feel significant, read all the support you have here from people who may not know you that well. Everyone has a purpose and a need to feel they are important somewhere to someone or something. I think the 100 attributes is good but after you get the 100... add three more a day, every day. Don't repeat them. You will be amazed at how wonderful you really are.

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