Comparing yourself to another person is an act of violence. It is an act of self harm. Even if you compare yourself favorably to one person or group of people, you are building a house of cards that will collapse as you try to stand on it. Self-comparisons are hard to avoid. If we do not compare ourselves to others, others will compare themselves to us. They will lump us into categories, according to their particular expression of ignorance. Because comparing ourselves to each other is so common and so destructive, we have to learn how to use all the comparisons to expose our egos and set us free.
To be free from our ego we become humble. If we think we are big, we look at a mountain. If we think we are small we look at a mouse. If we think we are smart, we think about solving world hunger. If we think we are stupid, we have no business thinking at all. When we think about all the comparisons we can make, we see that it is a futile game that our ego plays, trying to figure out which is prettier, a flower or a sunset.
When we catch ourselves bringing ourselves down or building ourselves up by comparing ourselves to others, we can remember that we are playing an ego trick, trying to pretend that we are moonbeams or pimples. When we step out of the comparison game, we become humble. When people put us into their categories, we greet their confusion with compassion. We no longer have to pretend that we are something more or less that we are.
Humble is neutral. It is greatness, without being great. Understanding our basic humility, helps us to cut through our confusion. We don’t have to make ourselves out to be anything other than we are. What we are is beyond compare.
It’s important to repeat them every day, every time you get anxious or get depressive thoughts.
Scripting these affirmations helped me with getting off my meds and controlling my panic attacks.
1. I am always safe. 2. I feel safe in my body. 3. My home is safe and secure. 4. My safety needs are always taken care of. 5. I am grounded. 6. My future is financially secure. 7. The universe always has my back and provides for me. 8. I am always supported and shown next steps to take. 9. Life loves me and I love being here. 10. I feel comfortable around people. 11. I love being around people. 12. I feel confident in my body. 13. I am confident. 14. People look at me because I’m beautiful and intriguing. 15. I am great at talking to people. 16. I feel comfortable when talking to people. 17. I am calm and relaxed. 18. It is my birthright to receive support in all forms. 19. I claim good health and healthy body. 20. My mind is healthy. 21. My needs are always met. 22. I meet only helpful, kind. 23. I am a divine being of light and I’m safe, protected and secure. 24. I’m in control of my mind and my emotions. 25. My emotions are balanced. 26. I feel complete peace from within. 27. I release any need to self-medicate with addictive substances. 28. I allow my feelings to move through me and I release the need to numb them. 29. I attract people who support me and love me. 30. I am strong and powerful. 31. I am in control of my body. 32. I feel safe and comfortable wherever I am. 33. I am great at public speaking. 34. I am a great speaker and everyone loves listening to me.
You may pick the ones that resonate with you.
Also, I don’t encourage anyone to stop therapy or taking meds. In my case, I’ve been to many therapies, doctors and have been taking meds for YEARS and nothing helped me until I learnt about LOA and started working on my mindset. If you don’t feel ready, do not get off your medication nor stop your therapy.
What’s most important is that it can get better and it does get better!
