Our need to be needed surpasses our need to take care of ourselves

I just want to comment again on my class yesterday.  The model is based on beliefs and emotions is what drives our behavior and results.  This didn't really awaken me until she gave examples in class.

She asked, "what is one of your nutritional beliefs?"
One of the guys answered that he now believes he can eat healthy whole foods and feel full and think the dinners are yummy.  This belief has driven the action or behavior that he is planning on cleaning out his cupboards and shopping in a different way for food.

Someone else responded that she believes she will feel better if she eats better.  So she has been copying down recipes to imitate when she gets back.

Do you know why my first thought was when they asked the question?
My belief was that if it tastes good it is high in calories.  (I was thinking of desserts.)  So of course my behavior has continued to be that I am in constant deprivation.  I want sugar.  I want dessert.

When I left here after the first time I wasn't scared.  I just knew I could continue to do it.
I know that I can do it again but it was this light bulb that it is only my beliefs that are getting in my way.

Very good lecture.

BTW - BEAUTIFUL hike this morning.  Cool and sunny.