The passage outlines a method to identify and challenge the limiting belief of “I am not enough.” Here’s a summary of the key points:
- Testing the Belief:
- Start by saying a neutral sentence like “I am a bouncy green giraffe” to establish a baseline feeling.
- Then, say “I am not enough” and observe your physical and emotional reactions. Negative feelings suggest you might hold this belief.
- Mental Framework:
- Answer questions sincerely, as a child would, without intellectualizing or lying to yourself.
- Recall specific instances where you felt “I am not enough” and visualize these scenes.
- External Perspective:
- Imagine showing these scenes to a group of people and ask if they would all conclude that it means “I am not enough.” If they wouldn’t, reconsider whether the scene truly signifies this belief.
- Body Sensations:
- Focus on the physical sensations associated with the feeling “I am not enough.”
- Consider if a group of people experiencing just the physical sensation (without context) would deduce it means “I am not enough.” If not, reconsider if the feeling genuinely signifies this belief.
- Reevaluation:
- Reassess if you still feel “I am not enough.” If the belief no longer feels true or feels neutral, you’ve successfully challenged it.
- Technique Source:
- The method is credited to Joey Lott, whose work has been influential to the author.
In summary, the passage describes a process to identify and dismantle the limiting belief “I am not enough” by examining thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, and by gaining an external perspective to reframe and neutralize the belief.
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