Eventually you will discover that the thoughts you invite in—with acceptance, deliberateness, and willingness—change how they feel and how they act. They lose their power to frighten you, disgust you, upset you, or even deter you from doing whatever you wish. They lose their illusion of being meaningful and important. You feel more free. When you do these planned exposures, you are disentangling from them and disempowering them with your attitude of acceptance. The more you practice, the faster this happens. You take back control by refusing to control, and you regain composure and
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