"ACTRESS ANN
'It is incredible,' said Ann in group discussion, 'but I now see why
self-observation is so vital. Quiet self-viewing is the beginning of
self-change, a change toward health and happiness.'
Asked Jerry, 'What, exactly, did you observe in yourself?'
'Something startling,' said Ann. 'I saw how I secretly resented people who
expected me to behave in a certain way toward them. I was like an actress
given a difficult role she really did not want to play. I now see how
fearful I was of the disapproval of my audience. You know, I would never
have believed this about myself unless I had seen it for myself.'
'None of us believe it at the start,' added Isabel, 'but thank heaven we
are waking up.'
_A refusal to remain in psychic sleep is a power in itself for
self-awakening_."
STRANGE FACTS ABOUT MAN AND HIS WAYS
Inspire Yourself, Chap. 9, p. 121 (Previous version)
Chap. 9, p. 113 (Current version)