I Should Have Known Better?

“You Should Have Known Better”

How many times did you hear that growing up?

And even though you’re grown now, do you still hear that voice whenever what you’re experiencing doesn’t match your expectations?

Who’s Voice is It, Anyway?

When I hear that voice, it’s the voice of my father, angry with himself, muttering it; “I should have known better”.

Somehow I learned that when people got something other than what they wanted or expected, that’s what they said to themselves. How was I to know there were other choices?

But It Wasn’t Just the Voice…

No, there was body language, a posture that went with the muttering and it went like this; slump shoulders, frown, tense, shake head.

And it was more than the body, its was the emotions of disappointment, frustration and even anger that went along with the thoughts.

No Wonder this Mantra is So Powerful

It’s taken me years to realize how I am trancing myself in a negative direction by taking on the thoughts, emotions and even the body language of someone who is not happy, not satisfied, and not ready to be surprised with something better.

So If This Doesn’t Work, What Will Work To Help Cope with Disappointment?

Well, that’s a big topic and I’d like to continue to explore that, with your help, because I’m hearing from a solid number of people that this is a thought that is causing some suffering, especially now, in less than prosperous times.

So come help me kick off the exploration. I’m giving a zero cost teleclass Tuesday, August 23 at noon PST. Sign up and you’ll receive the recording if you can’t make the class. But come make the class and work through this issue with me live, or quietly on your own, your choice.

And comment below because I want to continue this conversation. I think I’m on to something here. As we challenge the thoughts we’ve held for so long, we open to new possibilities.