Comments on: Be honest with yourself about your needs

By: jonathanfigaro

jonathanfigaro — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:08:58 +0000

We all have need, whether physical , spiritual or financial. We need to seek within our selves to obtain these desires. Only we can know what we want and pursue our desires. Avoidance of this will only create mental distress.

By: Angie

Angie — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:16:20 +0000

Hi Chris! I am glad you found this post useful. I think that finding a way to express your needs with confidence (clearly and concisely), taking responsibility for our feelings (not shame or guilt toward others/ make excuses justify ) can be a challenge- especially if you have been putting your own needs aside for a long time. I believe that letting people know how we really feel (without demanding or threat) and what we need is a wonderful gift to give to others . Thanks for sharing your thoughts Chris!

Hi Vikum, thanks so much for stopping by! Yes, it does take courage to make this change, especially if you have been doing things differently for a long time (playing a ‘good girl’ or ‘good boy’ role). Others may not be used to this at first. But being honest (with compassion for others) is a wonderful skill to have.

By: vikum

vikum — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:02:39 +0000

Hi Angie,
First time to your site
Yeah it’s a great thing to be aware of your needs though it needs some courage. I mean when you are honest with your needs, people will stand across your way. And sometimes you have to give up some things. All these things need some courage. But the ending is always wonderful. It’s the reward you get for being authentic.
Cheers for a authentic life !
Thanks for the wonderful ideas! C ya again.

vikum´s last blog post..Brick walls are there for a reason

By: Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching

Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:39:58 +0000

Thanks for this post — it reminds me of how I’m constantly working with people who say that they don’t know what they want, but in fact they do and all they’re looking for is a safe environment where they won’t be shamed for telling anyone what it is.

By: Angie

Angie — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:37:20 +0000

Hi kim, I am so glad you like it! Thanks for reading:) Angie´s last blog post..0711ddebe7fd2b92.jpg

By: Kim Sharples

Kim Sharples — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:08:18 +0000

I love this Angie!

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:07:28 +0000

Hi Nadia! Ohhhh I hope you get better soon! Being sick is no fun, especially an infection, I am sorry you have to go through this. I am sending healing prayers~ I am glad you like the post:) I am doing well. blessings! Angie´s last blog post..0711ddebe7fd2b92.jpg

By: Nadia - Happy Lotus

Nadia - Happy Lotus — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:21:58 +0000

Hi Angie,

Great post. I currently have been dealing with a respiratory infection. I have been at home in bed and in my pajamas since the weekend. It has been an interesting experience and made me realize a few things about myself and what I needed to work on. So your post kind of suits my mood. Very cool.

Hope all is awesome with you!

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:05:45 +0000

I agree! I really liked the list when I saw it. It helps to have a quick reference:)

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:43:35 +0000

I am going to slowly go through this list and make every effort to check of each and every line. This is an awesome tool– and a great start, even if we are being authentic to ourselves– it’s always great to re-evaluate and re-focus!