Drowning In Denial

[steve46]

I think one has to hope, and to aspire, to rise above one's own conceptual limitations. Believing this, I look inward regularly thinking to uncover that which lies dormant. In order to do this, I think we have to learn to forgive ourselves first our shortcomings. I believe we have to recover those parts of our lives that embarrass us, that shame us, that we try to isolate ourselves from, that we try to bury..

To the extent that a person can come to terms with this, I think they eventually learn how to value themselves and along the way to mobilize enough self-respect to take responsibility for what they know...

In my opinion this is part of becoming more aware. I notice that as I progress along this path, I've been able to become more competent, more willing to be disciplined, and a better observer.

In practical terms, I notice improved impulse control, improved ability to put the markets in a useful context, improved ability to tolerate frustration. Unlike the past, I can now stay in a trade long enough for my edge to kick in.
I see the market and I accept that I am going to win and lose.

The idea of "drowning" seems to imply trying to hold feelings at arms length, being unable to do so, and finally being overcome. Having spent a considerable amount of time avoiding that feeling, I can say with some authority that there is a part of us that can't "drown". You just have to find it.

I admit that I haven't read any of the Doctor's articles. This is just my take on how denial limits us.