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There is a big voice inside you that keeps telling you to be righteous, good and unselfish, because that is what makes you attractive. The voice?sells??you?a line?that your sacrifices will be?acknowledged and that you will be justly rewarded. Unfortunately this is a myth?you are?seduced into buying, until you find yourself heartbroken, bitterly disappointed and at a loss as to how to be in the world. Taking charge of your own life and not waiting for your good behavior to be compensated is the first step in coming out of the?fairy tale?world and living in the real one Dave Parker Pirates Jersey , where you can be responsible for your own happiness.



Cinderella was a good, obedient and unselfish girl. She suffered silently, never complained, got angry or asked for anything. She bore the loss of her own parents without trauma, and was not jealous of her stepsisters. Her goodness was so instinctual and pure that it was recognized and rewarded by her fairy godmother. She was able to capture the heart of the handsome prince and without having to work at the relationship Barry Bonds Pirates Jersey , was magically found and brought to a life of utter bliss. Her inherent goodness triumphed over all the odds, and she was amply compensated for the rest of her life.


This fairy tale is an extremely pervasive and powerful web that ensnares many of us who believe that goodness, sacrifice and suffering will result in untold comfort, everlasting love and a permanent care taker. Unfortunately those who hope for such benefits endure the suffering, but end up feeling betrayed Bill Mazeroski Pirates Jersey , bitterly disappointed and very angry. They feel that their sacrifices have been in vain. Their hope that some ?prince? will come and recognize their goodness is dashed, and they kick, fight and scream against the realization that