princess paupr’s Reflections

Power idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless–I have power and influence over others.”

*Approval idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-I am loved and respected by _________.”

Comfort idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-I have this kind of pleasure experience, a particular quality of life.”

Image idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-I have a particular look or body image.”

*Control idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-I am able to get mastery over my life in the area of  __________”

*Helping idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-people are dependent on me and need me.”

Dependence idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-someone is there to protect me and keep me safe.”

Independence idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-I am completely free from obligations or responsibilities to take care of someone.”

*Work idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-I am highly productive getting a lot done.”

*Achievement idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-I am being recognized for my accomplishments, if I am excelling in my career.”

Materialism idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-I have a certain level of wealth, financial freedom, and very nice possessions.”

Religion idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-I am adhering to my religion’s moral codes and accomplished in it activities.”

Individual person idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-this one person is in my life and happy there and /or happy with me.”

Irreligion idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-I feel I am totally independent of organized religion and with a self-made morality.”

Racial/cultural idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-my race and culture is ascendant and recognized as superior.”

Inner ring idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-a particular social grouping or professional grouping or other group lets me in.”

Family idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-my children and / OR my parents are happy and happy with me.”

Relationship idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-Mr. or Ms. Right is in love with me.”

Suffering idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-I am hurting, in a problem-only then do I feel noble or worthy of love or am able to deal with guilt.”

Ideology idolatry: “I am irritated, discontented or unsatisfied unless-my political or social cause or party is making progress and ascending in influence or power.”

* denote my idols