The Courage to Be Yourself · A Woman's Guide to Emotional Strength and Self-Esteem by Thoele, Sue Patton -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Introduction To The Tenth Anniversary Edition: Sharing The Journey Part 01

Chapter One: An Expanded Vision Of Self

Awakening The Divine Feminine Qualities Of The Divine Feminine The Divine Feminine Is. . . Freeze-Dried Feminine Wake-Up Calls

Chapter Two: Courage: You Have It!

Emotional Strength And Self-Esteem What Is Emotional Dependence? Nobody Said It Would Be Easy Courage: An Everyday Actuality The Co-Dependent Cage Finding The Way To Ourselves Emotional Wisdom

Chapter Three: Facets Of Emotional Dependence

What Are Limits And Boundaries? Giving Ourselves Away Saying “Yes” But Feeling “No” The Terror Of Expectations The Have-It-All/Do-It-All Trap The Art Of Avoidance

Chapter Four: Allowing Ourselves To Be Invaded

Footprints On Our Faces The Projection Problem Roles To Conquer The Invader

Chapter Five: The Leveled Life

Resistance Magnifies Pain The Higher You Go, The Farther You'Ll Fall Safe But Sorry Selling Your Dreams Short

Chapter Six: Getting There: A Road Map

The Three-A Map Altering Course

Part 02

Chapter Seven: Fear! Our Greatest Obstacle

Natural And Learned Fears Buried Fears Shining The Light Of Prayer Exploring Fear Fear Creates Reality Erasing “If Only”

Chapter Eight: Faces Of Fear

Appeasing Compulsive Action Exhaustion Resistance Addiction Illness Depression

Chapter Nine: Underlying Assumptions And Hidden Beliefs

Things We'Ve Swallowed Whole The Power Of Beliefs Default To At Fault Seed Sentences: Weeds Or Flowers?

Chapter Ten: Drowning In Life'S Debris

Stressed And Distressed Guilt Anger And Resentment Unresolved Grief Isolation

Part 03

Chapter Eleven: Beyond Fear: Transforming The Dragons

Cultivating Self-Esteem Steps Toward Transformation Become Aware, Pause, Choose Living And Loving From Overflow Cleansing And Protection

Chapter Twelve: The Power Of Thought

Thinking Is The Birth Of Feeling What You Think You Are, You Will Become Developing Into A Healthy Thinker Positive Self-Talk Affirmations Creating Your Own Affirmations Self-Talk Saboteur Exorcism Intention And Intuition

Chapter Thirteen: Yes, We Do Have Rights

I Have Rights! Okay? A Woman'S Bill Of Rights Risk: Taking Responsibility And Making Creative Choices Speaking Out Without Blowing Up Tools For Constructive Communication Honoring What We Want And Need

Chapter Fourteen: Being A Loving And Accepting Friend To Yourself

Friendship Is Essential Giving Yourself Credit The Gift Of Forgiveness Accepting And Bestowing Support The Art Of Emotional Maintenance Honoring Your Past, Present, And Potential Life-Lessons

Acknowledgments About The Author To Our Readers