How do you know you're narcissist? Do you even know what a narcissist is or what they actually do? Being a narcissist isn't just poor behavior or a pessimistic spirit. Short of qualifying for a diagnosis for the mental disorder, many people exhibit small forms that help them adapt to some of life's trials and stress. We must be honest with ourselves and admit to our tendencies of obsession, shame, ego, and unhealthy patterns in our relationships. We can think of narcissism occurring in many forms that interfere with your happiness and ability to see success. Let's uncover the narcissist within.
*breathe deeply* ready...set...go!
Day ONE
Uncovering the Narcissist
Daily Devotion:
22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy,[c] your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eyes are unhealthy,[d] your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! 24 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. (Matthew 6: 22-24)
Movement:
Mountain Pose — Tadasana (tah-DAHS-uh-nuh) — is an active pose that helps improve posture, balance, and calm focus. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words "tada" (meaning "mountain") and "asana" (meaning "pose").
The Herb
Discussion Question
The original definition of narcissism stems from Narcissus, the myth of the youth from ancient Greece who fell in love with his own reflection in the water only to drown in the process. We have plenty of mirrors that take many forms to make us entranced with our reflection of who we think we are. Those forms may be in our relationships (holding on to people that make us feel better about ourselves), our awards and accolades, or even in our businesses and careers.
What things in your life entrances your own insecure understandings of self?
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