written by Linda Martinez in Ventura California... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- · As I let go of my feelings of guilt, I can get in touch with my inner sociopath. · I have the power to channel my imagination into ever-soaring levels of suspicion and paranoia. · I assume full responsibility for my actions, except for ones that are some else's fault. · I no longer need to punish, deceive or compromise myself. Unless, of course, I want to stay employed. · In some cultures what I do would be considered normal. · Having control over myself is nearly as good as having control over others. · My intuition nearly makes up for my lack of good judgment. · Joan of Arc heard voices, too. · I honor my personality flaws, for without them I would have no personality at all. · I am grateful that I am not as judgmental as all those censorious, self-righteous people around me. · I need not suffer in silence while I can still moan, whimper and complain. · As I learn the innermost secrets of the people around me, they reward me in many ways to keep me quiet. · When someone hurts me, forgiveness is cheaper than a lawsuit. But not nearly as gratifying. · The first step is to say nice things about myself. The second, to do nice things for myself. The third, to find someone to buy me nice things. · As I learn to trust the universe, I no longer need to carry a gun. · All of me is beautiful and valuable, even the ugly, stupid and disgusting parts. · I am at one with my duality. · Blessed are the flexible, for they can tie themselves into knots. · I will strive to live each day as if it were my 40th birthday. · Only a lack of imagination saves me from immobilizing myself with imaginary fears. · I honor and express all facets of my beings, regardless of state and local laws. · Today I will gladly share my experience and advice, for there are no sweeter words than "I told you so." · False hope is nicer than no hope at all. · A good scapegoat is nearly as welcome as a solution to the problem. · Just for today, I will not sit in my living room all day watching TV. Instead I will move my TV into the bedroom. · Who can I blame for my own problems? Give me just a minute...I'll find someone. · Why should I waste my time reliving the past when I can spend it worrying about the future? · The complete lack of evidence is the surest sign that the conspiracy is working. · I am learning that criticism is not nearly as effective as sabotage. · Becoming aware of my character defects leads me to the next step—blaming my parents. · To have a successful relationship I must learn to make it look like I'm giving as much as I'm getting. · I am willing to make the mistakes if someone else is willing to learn from them. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------