Suggestions in Behavior
Last night, I was thinking of my personal actions since the beginning of 2012. I’m having difficulty justifying some of them.
It’s hard to gain perspective when you’re inside your own head, isn’t it?
We try to step outside of our own thoughts and patterns, but in the end, we’re a bit trapped.
I asked myself: do I approve of these actions? Are they best for me?
Well, kind of. Yes. I mean, I don’t know really. No? Maybe?
Then I asked myself: would my grandparents approve of these actions if they were alive? Would they think they’re best for me?
No. (To some.)
and
Yes. (To another.)
I didn’t ask myself if my parents would approve, because they’re less removed from me than my grandparents would be.
It’s a silly technique, but it comforted me and made me think outside of my muddled head a bit. Something about the association of my grandparents with tradition, grace and propriety helped me look at myself from another angle.
*This may only work if you had/have a good relationship or positive memories/connotations of your grandparents.
