Discovering Painful Assumptions

Sometimes, when we get triggered by what someone does or doesn’t do, we are making an assumption that causes us pain. If you find yourself being triggered by the same sort of situation over and over again, you’d benefit from teaching your thoughts for painful assumptions, assumptions you have carried for decades regarding that situation. You will want to challenge your assumption, starting with the first such situation you encountered, and discern if you can interpret the situation in a more helpful and hopeful way. Your new and more balanced interpretation can then be remembered when other similar situations occur.

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Author: Kelly Pelton

I am an internist in Kerrville, Texas, where my husband and I enjoy walking and hiking the beautiful Texas hill country. We have three grown children who are delightful people. I am active in a local Methodist church, and I write to encourage, challenge, and heal.

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