Most behaviors which cause us "personal" problems, also keep us isolated and/or prevent us from giving more to others. Of course, behavior is ingrained due to learning, and continual use. But do you feel that certain behaviors such as addictions, avoidance, social fears, ect, are rooted in selfishness? Often it's not intentional, and this "selfishness" may be caused by past abuse, abandonment, ect, but is it possible, the foundation of the problem, is our inability to see beyond our own pain and needs?
Or do you feel there are other reasons which prevent us from changing negative behaviors? Many people say these are defense mechanisms, ways of coping, ect. And this all may be true, but isn't that still complete preoccupation with self? We can only behave based on our level of maturity, and we can only change after we've matured, so this question is not to blame anyone, just to get all of your thoughts. These are questions that have come up on my journey of growth.
2006-12-02
04:54:36
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