Do you find yourself telling yourself,
"There are times when I still fall for that old lie"? The truth is, everyone does.
It's in our nature to want to believe something, even if it is just a half-truth or outright nonsense. If only we could find a way to remove the mental filter and look at things objectively instead of being blinded by old beliefs, then maybe we would be better able to move forward with our lives.
Now I'm not saying that it is possible to remove the old lie from your life, but it is possible to learn how to spot it and turn away from it. You see, life happens, and nothing is set in stone. No matter how much you may want to hold on to something that is not working out for you, it can and will change. It's a universal truth.
Now that we have that cleared up, let's talk about what causes the old lie. There are many reasons why we might be driven to tell lies to ourselves about our life and our past. Some of these are fear, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and so on. The idea is to help us cope with the tough times in our life while having fun and loving every moment of it.
Unfortunately, these kinds of emotions and reactions do not last very long. For one thing, it makes us feel good, but in reality, none of us feel good at all. It feels fake. We feel like we're not worthy of anything good in life. But the truth is that we are and always have been.
So the next time you fall for it, think back to when you first told it. Was it because you thought it would make you feel better? Or were you just gasping for air because of the truth of it? Either way, you shouldn't fall for it. There's no reason to put yourself in that kind of distress.
If you were hoping for some kind of pat on the back or some "I'm sorry," then this just isn't going to happen. We all know how hard lying and hiding from ourselves can be. They are even harder when we lie to ourselves about our past. But don't fret, there are other ways you can take in regards to dealing with life and your past.
Like any lie, lying to yourself about your past will only get you so far. You can expect to continue lying about it for a very long time. If you want to actually fix things between you and your ex, you're going to have to do some work. We all know lying to ourselves about what's going on isn't a great way to fix anything. But there is one thing you can do in order to begin the healing process and get to the root of the problem. We all still fall for it, but there is something you can do that will help you get past your old lie and start working towards a new, healthier you.
It starts with choosing to believe that there is a real you out there instead of this old lie we keep telling ourselves. Choosing to believe that there is hope for your future instead of continuing down the path of destruction. Choosing to believe that you have control over your destiny and not allow others to push you in directions you don't want to go. No one else can do that for you. You are the one who determines what you will do with your life, not anyone else. You have to make that choice to believe that you can do it.
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