We defend ourselves from feeling. Defenses are related to feelings in that way.
How many of these defense mechanisms do you use and trying to cover up your true feeling? If we using this mechanisms with our spouse, loved on, friends and colleagues, we will causing more problems.
You may ask your higher self, angel or the masters to give you more insight by using this pendulum chart.
Higher Self, which of my Feeling Defense Mechanisms causing the relationship breakdown between me and ___________?
Higher Self, what negative feeling (using Negative Feeling Chart) am i trying to covered up because of this _________(Feeling Defense Mechanisms)?
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By Don Boice