Oct 02
For decades there have been a lot books published on the power of positive thinking. Put simply, if you change your thought patterns to more positive qualities then your life will change for the better; by repeating positive affirmations on a consistent basis things will eventually shift.
These books and experts don’t explain the loopholes that make this relatively simple way of thinking and acting flawed. This is not to say that the role of positive thinking doesn’t have a place and that it can completely transform a situation. It’s just that the first step has been overlooked. Read the rest of this entry »
Aug 04
Something tends to happen when we work on intense issues. Our life becomes incredibly serious. This is not to say that traumatic situations shouldn’t be treated with care, compassion and kindness. However, when we loose our sense of humor when doing work on ourselves, it’s time to take a step back and reflect. Read the rest of this entry »
Jul 13
Navigating ourselves in this day and age is a tricky proposition. The clash of personalities, politics, religious views and family values can lead us to wonder how peace in the world can ever exist. Many of us live in a few different worlds simultaneously: our work life, home life, extended family life and circle of friends.
Within all of these structures one may feel that they have to play certain role(s) in order to get by or get through difficult dilemmas. Read the rest of this entry »
Jun 29
All of us at some point in our life feel the pain of abandonment. We came into this world needy and helpless, unable to feed or clean ourselves, emoting to get these basic needs met through our parents or guardians.
For some abandonment is clearly felt through the lens of divorce, death or neglect. Others, even under the best circumstances of being nurtured, will at some point along the way become disillusioned by the fact that our parents will die as will we. Read the rest of this entry »
Jun 17
Anxiety is one of the more difficult emotions to traverse as it manifests in various forms throughout our everyday life. EFT can decrease the negative emotional charge underlying the anxiety. Read the rest of this entry »
Jun 17
Learned helplessness is an inherent form of self-defeat that can be conscious or unconscious. In any case it can permeate your life to the point where there seems to be no ease.
Learned helplessness can be the result of socialization, schooling or through generational patterns. Read the rest of this entry »
Jun 04
I was talking with a dear friend about his experience taking a workshop on forgiveness. The thing he walked away with was the idea that everything that had ever happened to him up to this point in his life was perfect. All of the difficulties, traumas, successes, failures and patterns were perfect. Read the rest of this entry »
Jun 04
Nature allies are always available to us, even in a concrete jungle. Although connecting and being with trees, the ocean, a river or a mountain in person is a much better way to sink in to the wisdom it holds, the same can be done in the recesses of the mind. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr 02
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) continually uses the following Discovery Statement repetitively as a foundation to return to:
“The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system.”
When asked about a particular cause of any emotion that is not well received such as anxiety, depression or fear, people will retort with all sorts of answers. “It’s genetic.” “It’s chemical.” “My family has a history of depression.” “Some people are more sensitive than others.” “I’ve always been this stressed out.” “I was in an horrible accident, therefore I’m scared of cars.”
We are programmed to make sense of things. However, emotions can be quite complex and not easily controlled by reason or logic. Read the rest of this entry »
