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Gülçin Çetindağ

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Is it possible to overcome of the feeling 'worthless' for you haven't been loved enough ever?

Lots of people feel alone and worthless for they are alone and not loved enough.but what if you are aware of the answer which is 'this is not true.you are precious', can you get over this feeling by the help of your consciousness?

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  • Eric Hazelle

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    Dec 21 2012: A true and mature love is outward, not inward centered. Love others, and you will become a person of worth to them. (OK, easily said, hard to do. Those who have never experienced love, such as abused and neglected children, will probably have a difficult time learning to love others.)
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      Adriaan Braam 20+

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      Dec 21 2012: Quite agree with you Eric. "Love others, and you will become a person of worth to them." (and then to yourself).

      Some have the notion that we first have to love ourself in order to love others. But I think we are born with all inclinations to love ourselves first. We have to be taught (forced) to share, think of others and that is what 'being raised' is all about.

      When anyone is depressed or sad, the last impulse is to regard others, while that is the best road to recovery.

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