Debbie, in The Secret of the Shadow explains that living inside of our story will only bring us fear and limitations. We need to live outside of our story to experience all the possibilities. This way there is no wanting. There is an inner knowing that the Universe will take you wherever you need to go; that everything will unfold in it's divine order. This way you can bask in excitement, joy, abundance, trust etc. says Debbie. Why wouldn't we want that?
We need to step out of our story ("shadow box") by recognizing it. When negative thoughts start creeping in such as "I'm not smart enough." or "I'm not pretty enough." we need to recognize that this is our story and we don't have to live in it. We can change it around. Our stories only survive when we act them out and give them attention. Debbie says that every time you recognize you are in your story repeat, "Oh, I'm in my story. Thank you for the thought but right now I am choosing a different, positive thought that is outside my story." For example, I think I'm not smart enough when someone tries to correct me on a task. Instead of getting defensive, next time, I will repeat this phrase and realize that I am smart and that being taught a better or a different way is only improving my life. And wow, someone wants to take their time to teach me. Cool!
To step outside our stories ("When you're thinking about God, you're not thinking about your problems."):
1. Ask the people who were involved in your emotional traumas to give you their version of your story.
2. Rewrite your story as though you were an eternal optimist who could see only the light side of your drama.
3. Learn to recognize clearly when you have stepped back inside your story. Write down ten feelings, thoughts, and habits you engage in when you are inside your story and when you are outside your story.
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