Posted by:
SusieQ#1
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Date: May 09, 2012 01:16PM
The final step, in my Exit Process from Mormonism aka Recovery has been: Making Peace with it.
How I know I am out:
The emotional attachment/bond to the beliefs has been replaced with love of all of life.
The following is how I made peace with it.
The short version.
Two of many quotes on anger I like:
He who angers you, conquers you. Elizabeth Kenny
Get mad, then get over it. ~
Colin Powell
Making Peace with it.
You know you are really out when.....(or I know I'm out when)...
there are no more resentments, anger, regrets, or self recrimination, explosive responses, name calling, etc.
You know you are really out when....
you can live with and love Mormons and accept them like anyone else.
You know you are really out when.....
you are kind to the missionaries and other members, and maintain a rational relationship and friendship like everyone else.
You know you are really out when...
you understand that Mormonism is a religion like thousands of others and it's OK to change your mind, leave it, and know you are OK and were OK all along.
You know you are really out when .....
you respect all people's rights to choose their own religion (or none) as a valid choice and honor that right.
You know you are really out when....
you love your friends and family regardless of their religious choices.
You know you are really out when...
you own your own power, set healthy boundaries when necessary, and take charge of your own life, living it today, not for some reward after death.
You know you are really out when...
you choose your friends regardless of their religious choices.
You know you are really out when....
you can go to a church building, read their scriptures, articles, etc, attend functions associate with Mormons and remain respectful.
I didn't start out with those goals, but they evolved naturally during my process over the last few years.
I will always live with and love Mormons. Every person has something to add to my life.
Some of my new thinking scripts that keep me focused on living in the: Now
Life is short: Make peace with your past so it doesn't mess up your present
Forgive everyone everything
Have an attitude of gratitude.
Laughter is the best medicine. Laugh every day.
Someone else's opinion of me is none of my business.:-)
This is what works for me.
You find what works for you.