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"The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat one's self."

-- Phillip James Bailey
 

Are you hiding in some way from your own inner light?

I wouldnt dream of stealing things but I do steal from my own potential. I can be a master at rationalizing, at justifying why its not the right time to do something challenging. My arguments seem valid but deep down, I know theyre excuses.

"The longer the excuse, the less likely it's the truth."

-- Robert Half

"When we know deep down that were acting with integrity despite impulses to do otherwise, we feel gates of higher energy and inspiration open inside of us."

-- Dan Millman
(and visa versa: if I know deep down that what I'm thinking or doing has a hidden agenda, I am cutting myself off from my Higher Power and definately anything inspirational or growth oriented--wren)

higherawareness.com



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Hi Chris,

Thanks for another super post. It's given me a lot to think about this morning. I loved "The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat one's self." How true that is and I was constantly doing that when I was drinking. Now, I try to be honest with myself and with everyone else all of the time.

Have a great day.

Carol



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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
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