Journal Reviews & Bible Verse

2.3 Jessie. 1) I am expanded by our relationship, and 2) I count your friendship as a blessing. Date: Fri. May 9, 2003.

3.2 Jessie. Habit: Seeking too much approval from others. 1) I will try to remind myself of my own shortcomings not to overreact or judge his; and 2) Practice floating when such minor issues arise.

3.3 Belief: A belief I have difficult accepting in myself is that other people do not find me socially desirable. I give myself permission to accept this belief for one week without placing blame on myself or evaluating the behavior it manifests in me.

4.1 Watching a muted sitcom allowed me to see how often it is the reactions on the personÆs face who is not speaking than the words the speaker is speaking that are significant in relationships and communication. When I adopted this heightened sensitivity and awareness

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level of conflict and fight that the other person operated from. In this way this encounter injured me, whereas flowing with the situation would have defused the negativity of the other individual and allowed me to enjoy a nice evening out. 7.2 The feedback I received regarding my conflict-handling situation was eye-opening and provided me with insight. Nearly everyone I questioned felt that I become to emotional when I am faced with a conflict. All of them felt that in most conflicts I am engaged in I use ration and have a valid point to defend. However, in that defense I become emotional and then escalate the situation by raising my voice, being critical, and saying personal things. My response to this was to recognize that even when I am right on an issue, it is my reaction to it that defines character and impacts my inner well-being and perception to others. Reacting the way I used to actually harms me more in the long run. 8.1 John loved me by teaching me to always laugh. Jessie loved me by teaching me to not base my self-esteem on the opinions of others. Natalie loved me by always being there for me through ups and downs. The combined impact of these three individuals on my life has been monumental in teaching me
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