Powerlessness

Today - the buzz word is "POWERLESSNESS". The discussion of the book will come from the 5 layers of powerlessness and how the urge to eat is simply a superficial layer of that feeling of powerlessness. INTRODUCTION - "People feel powerless when they doubt themselves, when they feel frustrated, when they feel vulnerable or unsafe, when they feel rebellious or angry, and when they feel empty." The goal for this Transformation trip is to strip away each of the layers of powerlessness and my dependence on food until my powerful self finally emerges. SELF AWARENESS: I know I'm a person who when confronted with any of those powerless emotions listed above, I turn to food as my comfort. Example - difficult situation this week at work - I ate ice cream last night. Didn't enjoy it, just wanted it, felt I deserved it. I even turn to food as a point of rejoicing. Friday comes, its the weekend - I've worked hard all week, let's go out, I deserve it... hmmm....I'm seeing a pattern.