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#574

Day 14
Rest day
Both LB and Emperor yesterday

I shared in the Emperor thread lately that I’ve not been writing here. Things have been changing. Hiding here is an old norm which I’ve been opposed to. I’m also not confident that creating a new journal would fix anything. Avoiding the issue isn’t solving anything.

But I am changing. Right here, right now I’m facing a slight recon on actual changes that feel good–and part of me is not accepting it. For me, that’s real change. They’re real challenges. That’s exactly what I’ve been hiding from for so long. And I’m finally facing this.

Recon challenges my thoughts, the very ones I’ve used over and over again. It just stands there, asking “Really?”

I’ve been experiencing glimpses of good things that are possible–and these good things are only thoughts and imaginations. And my mind has been fighting them for some reason. That’s my recon.

But truly, I’d give up in years past. I’d assume I’d fail, so giving up on the hope of good possibilities was common.

I just was in a memory of my 20’s, and I now know something. When I couldn’t accept good realities in myself, I’d seek others out, mostly with an unspoken intention for them to see good in me.

That worked, but it left me feeling powerless within, and I began being “successful” at running away from that awareness. --damn. That’s when lying to myself began. Like I enjoyed the success, but I never faced that inner reconciliation.

Wow. That linked to my birth family’s dynamic of “we never solve problems here”. Problems were avoided, ignored, and seen with contempt. That’s where I learned “practiced powerlessness”.

Gonna get up. Feeling sad (listening to love songs too).

I didn’t grow up facing problems. I feel small asking this. Can I solve my life’s problems?

The recon is the young me believing I’m powerless vs. the new me believing I’m flippin powerful. That’s real recon.

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#575

Day 15

I listened to my LB and Sanguine custom this morning by itself. I had an unsure plan of not listening to anything today…but a desire peaked, so I listened. I look forward to today.

#576

Here’s my custom. 10 modules.

|Love Bomb Core|1|$0.00|
|Sanguine Core|1|$0.00|
|Joie de Vivre|1|$0.00|
|Divine Self-Image|1|$0.00|
|Negativity Displacer|1|$0.00|
|Gratitude Embodiment|1|$0.00|
|Synergy: Subconscious Mastery|1|$0.00|
|Synergy: Beyond Connection|1|$0.00|
|Inner Voice|1|$0.00|
|Enchanting Smile|1|$0.00|

#577

Something that’s hitting me

I’ve been taking responsibility in my life. I’ve felt it growing. I’ve also known myself to keep pulling back.

This morning I felt it. I’ve not taken responsibility for the inner me. I noticed it this morning when I showed up late for work. Being late for work is me saying I’m afraid of this change.

Work is easy, in contrast to facing, owning, and feeling the person inside.

It’s the piece of myself that I have avoided endlessly.

This is what I’ve wanted to own. To know. And ultimately, to forgive myself for. I’ve been terribly hard on myself for avoiding this.

And that’s likely what my recon has been about.

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#578

Have you considered Emotions unfettered?

I’m planning a similar custom with LB and Primal for emotional healing. That one sounds dope to me.

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#579

No, I’d never looked at it–but when I read the description, it sounded exactly like what Renaissance Man does. You feel everything fully. Completely. And I’ll have to reread the sales page, as I made a custom with it, DD, and Wanted during my DR run 2-3 years back. I was like “Why not?” It was a social “kitchen-sink” sub. I think I did all of 2 loops out of it, pre-ZP era. (That was a recon decision. I was facing something I’d been stuck on during stage 2, and I ordered it on a whim. Barely used it, like I said. And I never went on to Stage 3 or 4).

But I’m writing now since I’m literally in a recon mindset. I did my custom this morning, and with doubts about it, I listened to Emperor before leaving work this afternoon. And recon came on. I’ve wanted to hide out. And even…began seeing how me holding myself back could mean I need DR soon. Yeah. Pure recon thoughts, the kind which say “you’re f***ed if you’re gonna not change your subliminal”.

I looked up “recon” in the forum, and found @Skadoosh’s post about finding one’s recon level.

I’m like "FUCK! I’m overdoing it, and I’m only on Emperor and LB! (DR was rougher at times, pre-ZP).

…now, my first panicked thought was “2-4 days!!! But I’ll feeeeeel my emotions!”

And that is exactly what I wrote about this morning. I’ve evaded/avoided my own emotions of a younger me–because …(emotional puke…not here).

But that is what I spoke of this morning. It was also my logic to consider DR again. —but I’m just very aware of them due to recon. Recon emotions are BIG, STRONG, and …DESPERATE. ALL!!!..or nothing. NOW!!! or never.

Fuck, @Skadoosh, I’ve given thought to stretching out off-days since I began doing weekend rests while on DR. Every weekend, the most powerful struggles came up…since DR was blooming. It wasn’t bad recon. It felt like emotional therapy, where I’d face some of my childhood emotions and beliefs for a bit, but I’d allow myself to ask if I kept wanting to hold on to them. The beautiful answer I came up with time and time again was…“Wow! I don’t have to”.

And to share what I’m feeling now, I’m feeling inhibition to making such changes. But recon is working on my emotions presently, and nothing seems stable right now. 2 off-days sound beautiful right now…

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#580

Take it easy champ. :raised_hands:

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#582

What is your objective with this custom?

#583

I worked this morning, and I feel good right now. You’re right on that, as minding other things outside of my recon mentality ceased that steady worry and fear. Sitting in funky thinking helps noone, me especially.

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#584

To feel good. I stacked Sanguine and LB for a single day a month or more back, and I’ve ruminated on that belief that “life might have lots of challenges right now, but I feel GREAT”.

I rarely do anything blatantly good for myself IMO, and this was an effort to love myself in real life.

#585

When I first saw this custom, my first thought was: “DAMN! THAT IS A FUCKING AWESOME CUSTOM! And possibly one of the best ones I’ve seen! Tight. Focused. Directed. No fluff.”

When I saw this, I knew you had DEFINITELY thought about it! This is how I think a custom should be done. An objective, and then specific, clear modules regarding the objective.

Some people might say “to feel good” is too vague or broad. In this case, I would say you are very specific in what you are wanting based on the modules you picked.

A+, dude!

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#586

@RVconsultant, I’m not sure what to say. I’ll try.

Thank you for the compliment. I actually began crying when I read your first response. Even today, while at work, someone complimented me, and I noticed I am so used to deflecting positive remarks. This was after I’d given a compliment to someone else.

So…maybe Love Bomb is sinking in.

Probably. I am a complete mush today.

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#587

Something unexpected.

2ce today I heard my mind call out directions to do what I’d normally ignore anyway. Maybe it’s Merger of Worlds in Subconscious Mastery.

One example. I’d been watching a touching movie, and I’d been crying. But I had to pee, and quickly got up. I heard “STAY!!” I have had a fear about seeing my housemate who tries to “hold people hostage” since he’s lonely. So I stayed, but only for about 30 seconds before leaving.

Like I said, normally I don’t even listen to these inconvenient and non-logical commands–though it’s been a long time since such thoughts have come up.

But I listened. And what I connected was this was part of me trying to protect the little me inside who felt sad. I listened because I thought maybe the inner me which I’ve avoided was speaking up. On an emotional level, I got kind of an intuitive confirmation.

I’ve never had much reason to listen to such thoughts. Maybe I should listen more.

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#588

Another thing happened today which is strange for me. Not painful or stressful at all. Just not my norm.

Twice today I’ve gotten up to go to the bathroom, and I was different. Usually I’ll have some unknown guilt plague me, and I’ll look out at my housemate while I’m heading to the bathroom. I admit I’ve let him demand my attention–since I obviously opened the door. Usually, that’s my norm.

But today…wow. Definitely different. I wouldn’t or couldn’t look at him. I was in the mindset to not let him into my mental space. I walked past ignoring any contact with him, both in and out. I wondered if it was Emperor. It might have been, at least in part.

But I checked the LB sales page 10 minutes ago, and I found this.

  • Ensure protection from misuse of one’s loving energy and from exploitation by others, fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding.

Yeah, I’ve felt exploited and used many times. That pisses me off just thinking of it. Which is why my actions today caught my attention. I just wouldn’t allow him in. Not at all. I didn’t want to feel used. And I didn’t allow it.

That’s powerful.

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#589

Day 17
2nd rest day

Is love sinking in?
Is Emperor finding its place in my life?

I’ve really not wanted to write—to give away my rights and responsibilities for myself.

This is my 2nd day of rest, something I tried a year back while on DR. Similar things are happening, as this 2nd day is showing me more than I expected. I’m finding I don’t want to keep myself in the same stuck place anymore. I’ve not even wanted to write, because writing always used to be where I acted (and somewhat believed) that I couldn’t do change. That I was helpless. And maybe, just like when I was young, a “big brother” would rescue me. I’ve gone back to that place 1000’s of times. I’ve used writing to manipulate readers that “I need help”. Which is why I’ve avoided it numerous times today.

And today, I’m seeing BOTH sides of the problems I’ve hung on to. I literally see both me seeking to play and believe I’m young, and I sense and believe I have a burgeoning sense of power. That I can change my life.

It’s terrifying. AND also extremely exciting. Which is exactly why this parallels DR. Because it challenges the same beliefs. The exact same ones.

The same issues. Just a different tool. I’m excited (and scared) about this.

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#590

I’m glad I can post this truth here.

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#591

I had quite an emotional morning. I woke up, remembering how I’ve allowed my housemate to use me emotionally. I wanted to walk. Wanted to hide from it. Wanted to NOT stay still.

So, I took off out of the house in a brisk walk, way faster than I normally walk. I walked venting my anger…and fear. I was so wound up. I realized…I wanted to take action towards a good change. I was pissed…but really I was just gung ho to make some decisive actions.

I got home. Showered. And left for the store since I wanted to cook something I’ve not made in over a year. I got home, still brewing on imagined judgements and putdowns…damn, I was m…motivated to not take shit.

And I got some. He asked if I was going to make a dish which I like, but his judgement was glaring. F him! I made my dish, imagining me giving my 30 day notice to move out. I was so ready to blow up on him or anyone at all for being a dick.

I’ve felt this for the year I’ve lived here. And I’ve kept it in. I’m still riled up. I’m going to take another walk. Getting it out physically is good.

Cutting off stupid fucking people is not something I’ve done in a LONG while.

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#592

Resilience is at work.

This whole weekend, plus some days past, I have been considering starting up my trading platform which I actually bought over a year back–and have not jumped in.

I’ve been trying to sustain my attention on why I’m holding off, and I’ve not seen it.

But I just began reading the Emperor sales page, and a word stuck out in describing resilience: adaptability. I’ve not found my reasons for why I’m in my own way, but I am sensing myself looking for some kind of mental “side door” to jump in.

I am adapting. I sense it. Before I felt defeated by unknown holdups, but a part of me is persisting in jumping in. I’ve got money to do so, so this has been on my mind.

A key difference is I’m inviting ALL of me into this. I’ve been shooing that young part of me out of all major decisions, and something is changing. I’m trying to include ME in this this time.

Thank you Emperor.

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#593

I’m so glad to hear this. Every time you’ve talked about your housemate he seems like a manipulative person. Getting you to open up and expose those vulnerabilities then insist he knows you inside and out while feeding his own ego. He has sounded like a stubborn set in his ways jerk where it’s all good if you go along with him and play along, but as soon as you deviate from that he decides to start causing issues.

I might be off the mark, but I always got bad vibes when you wrote about your experiences with him.

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#594

You’re not off the mark. You nailed it. As long as anyone feeds his weak ego and subscribes to his narrative, he’ loud about his approval.

But he’s slimy. Talking shit about people as soon as they’re out of earshot. Even his “friends”.

Some people are full of pain, and it’s the only thing they can give away.

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