reflecting on past mistakes
Request: Mistakes made years and even decades ago sometimes resurface in my mind, leading me to inadvertently reflect on them over and over. Is it constructive?
Behaviors
leaving the TV on for background noise
Request: Some people can't bear silence and feel the need to fill it with something.
giving Jesus an applause
Request: We do it in church. The intention is good, but I find it quite awkward.
fear of missing out (fomo)
"associated with a fear of regret, which may lead to concerns that one might miss an opportunity for social interaction, a novel experience, a memorable event, profitable investment or the comfort of those you love and who love you back" -- wikipedia.
wearing strong perfume
Request: Ever had that one coworker?
Not having "favorites" - e.g. song, color, food, movie, sports team, etc.
Where does this put you on the map of consciousness?
keeping the sabbath
Request: [including] to rest from labor on Sunday.
work hard, play hard
A way of being at this level...
putting yourself in the aura of those who have what you want
Priority request: From Letting Go:
• Get it by “osmosis.”
• “Like goes to like.” Associate with people who are using the same or similar motivation and who have the intention to expand their consciousness and to heal.
statement: the rules don't apply to me
Request: A mentality, whether stated vocally or not, that makes it easier to rationalize unethical or rule-breaking behavior.
Queen Bee syndrome
These women often take on “masculine” traits and distance themselves from other women in the workplace in order to succeed. They may also view or treat subordinates more critically if they are female, and refuse to help other women rise up the ranks as a form of self-preservation -- wikipedia.
being late / being on time
Request: To appointments, meeting friends, work.
cultivating an aesthetic physical appearance
Request: some view it as vain.
being at the right place at the right time
Request: Is it a matter of luck (cal. 195), "good things come to those who wait" (cal. 355), good karma (cal. 545), or...?
"I don't care what you think"
While we don't need to concern ourselves with what others think of us (noninvolvement), this statement is imbued with hostility and a tinge of dominance.