Buried Feeling
Deprivedscarceanxiousemptyrestlessunsatisfied
Buried Belief
- “There is not enough.”
- “I need more to feel safe.”
- “If I do not have it now, I will miss out.”
- “Fullness means safety.”
- “Cravings are stronger than me.”
- “If I satisfy this craving, I will finally feel okay.”
Hard-to-Go Place
Feeling scarcity, deprivation, fear, or emptiness without obeying the craving. Cravings may provide a way to avoid emotional hunger, fear, boredom, loneliness, or the belief that there is not enough.
Next Step
Delay the craving for five minutes and ask, "What am I really hungry for?"
You found a possible Link
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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