Buried Feeling
Guiltyanxiousashamedrestlessafraid of restnever enough
Buried Belief
- “I must earn food.”
- “I must burn off what I ate.”
- “Rest is failure.”
- “If I stop, I will lose control.”
- “My body must be punished into obedience.”
- “Pain proves I am doing enough.”
Hard-to-Go Place
Resting, recovering, nourishing, and listening to the body without guilt or punishment. Compulsive exercise may provide control, punishment, proof of discipline, avoidance of guilt, avoidance of softness, and avoidance of emotional stillness.
Next Step
Ask, "Am I exercising from love, health, punishment, fear, or shame?"
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Identifying the buried feeling or belief is the first step. The next step is learning how to work with what you’ve found.
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