The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford

Author:Debbie Ford [Ford, Debbie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2016-05-26T11:39:22+00:00

EXERCISES

In order to be completely free, we need to be able to own and embrace all the qualities that upset us in other people.

1. Refer to your list of words from Exercise I in Chapter 4. Sit or stand in front of a mirror and say each word over and over again, “I am [that trait].” Say it until the energy around the word disappears. It works. I have never had people fail this exercise if they are committed to owning a trait. If you get stuck and feel anger or rage at someone who has displayed this trait, or if you feel pissed off that you have this trait, take time out from the mirror and sit down and write a hate letter to this trait. Expressing anger in this way is healthy. These letters are for your eyes only. You are not going to mail them or read them to anyone. You are going to write them as a way to release your built-up emotions. If you don’t know what to say, start with, “I am angry at you for ...” and then write as fast as you possibly can without thinking. Write anything that comes to your mind. Don’t worry about grammar or about making sense. Just focus on releasing old emotions and toxicity.

This exercise is a way of discharging toxic emotions stored in our bodies. If feelings arise during the process, stay with them. You may find it especially difficult to say those words that you have judged harshly. Even if you’re crying, stay with the process. At some point you will notice the charge you have on the word releases spontaneously.

2. Using the same list of words, see if you can identify times in your life when you have demonstrated these traits. If you cannot think of any time you have exhibited this trait, then ask yourself in what circumstances might it be conceivable for you to demonstrate this trait? Would anyone else say I’ve demonstrated this trait? Write down your responses next to each word.

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