"Live like you believe" - sometimes we hear "fake it til you make it", "Act as If" . I am the first one to say that the path to healing is never about faking it -or about pretending to be something you are not.
That said, there is some truth to the idea that knowledge and faith come from moving forward...despite our fears. The whole foundation behind cognitive behavioral therapy is the idea that when we change one part of the triangle (feelings, thoughts or actions) that the other parts of the triangle also change. Sometimes it means doing something different and seeing how it changes our feelings. I love this quote by Elder Scott. It is difficult not to view the world through the darkened lenses of abuse when sometimes it feels that everything in your life is affected by it.
"If you feel there is only a thin thread of hope, believe me, it is not a thread. It can be the unbreakable connecting link to the Lord which puts a life preserver around you. He will heal you as you cease to fear and place your trust in him by striving to live his teachings.
Please, don’t suffer more. Ask now for the Lord to help you........Don’t view all that you experience in life through lenses darkened by the scars of abuse. There is so much in life that is beautiful. Open the windows of your heart and let the love of the Savior in. And should ugly thoughts of past abuse come back, remember his love and his healing power. Your depression will be converted to peace and assurance. You will close an ugly chapter and open volumes of happiness." (Ensign,May 1992, Healing the Tragic Scars of Abuse-Elder Scott)
My challenge to you today ...do something different today. Act as if you believe you can heal, even if you don't really believe it. How would your actions be different if you believed that? Would you be doing anything different? Then tell me about your experience.
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