Episode 279: Tools vs. Weapons

You can get a lot of relief and hope using the principles and tools of thought work. But it’s also easy to weaponize these tools and use them against yourself. The whole point of increasing your awareness and understanding of your thoughts is to make the hard work of being human easier. And if the tool you’re using isn’t making the relationship with yourself warmer and stronger, then there’s a good chance you’re using the tool as a weapon. On today’s podcast, I remind you that when it comes to thought work, usefulness is the only thing that matters, and I’ll point out some common ways you might be using these tools to make yourself wrong, so that you can take what helps you feel hope and optimism and compassion and leave the rest.  **Looking for tickets to HOPE DAY? I’m part of an all-day coaching event in Utah on October 12th and if you’d like to get a ticket you can use this link:  www.eventbrite.com/e/930171486957/?discount=April