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- H.B.I.T.S. Syndrome - The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockH.B.I.T.S. is more widespread than originally thought, mainly because it goes unreported. The reason for this is that on the surface, it doesn't seem to be all that serious. But as a matter of record, H.B.I.T.S. could be called the silent killer. One of the major symptoms of H.B.I.T.S. is a ...
Views: 1751(5 votes) - Empathic Connections; What Do You Do When You Know Something Is Wrong But Don't Know How You Know? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Stephanie AltProbably the most important lesson I have learned in developing my intuition is to trust and act on “knowing without knowing why”. Most often this empathic connection; an acute feeling sense, happens between family members and close friends. But it can also happen with our pets. A few nights ago ...
Views: 2853(12 votes) - *** Communication and Community: The Secret to Getting Along - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseThe idea of creating a community or a group of unified like minded folks is a great idea, but what happens when there is conflict? As long as there are individuals with different worldviews, there will be conflict. Lack of conflict resolution techniques has been the undoing of many communities ...
Views: 2512(2 votes) - *** Paradigm Shift Meditations - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Christine BreeseDon’t Indulge In Fear, that’s the Juice for the Old Paradigm Engine During these times of uncertainty, economy troubles, conspiracies that are coming to light, and the coming world changes that must happen in order for humanity to continue, it is challenging for many to stay out of the fear ...
Views: 1310(2 votes) - ***Humor is Healing... Or Part Way to Healing - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorThe Can of Peaches (Email passalong): An 80 year old woman was arrested for shop lifting. When she went before the judge in Cincinnati he asked her, "What did you steal?" She replied, "A can of peaches." The judge then asked her why she had stolen the can of peaches, and she ...
Views: 1327(2 votes) - How Do I Deal With My Emotions? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Daniela RoherThere are times in life when we get overwhelmed by our emotions – anger, hurt, sadness, shame, guilt, rage, desperation, terror. They seem to be so powerful and overwhelming that they control us instead of the other way around. They monopolize all our thoughts and energies, not allowing us to ...
Views: 1800(2 votes) - Identity vs. Role Confusion: Fostering Self-Exploration In Children - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Matt CasperWhen a child is born, he or she is instantly met with the challenge of discovering their own identity and role in the world. Immediately, a period of inquiry and experimentation begins – an attempt to discover how the planet works and how to survive upon its surface. As a child begins to ...
Views: 9371(2 votes) - IS OUR EXISTENCE LIMITED TO OUR GROSS PHYSICAL BODY? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaDuring the 1st World War two American soldiers called Don and Bob were injured simultaneously. Both of them were fast friends. Don died immediately but Bob recovered after he was treated by competent doctors. The problem was that when Bob became fit and healthy a great change was noted in his ...
Views: 2430(2 votes) - Remedy for Dis-ease - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Judi MoreoIf you’ve been listening to the news lately, you may have come to the conclusion that the outlook at the moment is bleak. You may be caught up in the gloom and doom, hopeless mind set that is more contagious than a flu pandemic. There are some things you can do to help prevent the spread of ...
Views: 3206(2 votes) - Right Brain Learners - A Reason Your Child May Have Trouble Learning - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Melanie WestRight Brain Learners – A Reason Your Child May Have Trouble Learning By Melanie West – Educational Psychologist Copyright2010 As an educational psychologist, I have been working with children for many years, most of which have trouble learning. Based on my many years of experience, I know ...
Views: 3160(2 votes) - Self Confidence vs. Shame - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDan Jones has written a beautiful poem called "Shameless" which has a few lines which I think are priceless. He is talking about the nature of being shameless as well as what self-confidence is, and isn't. It's absolutely beautiful... Vanity and conceit have nothing to do with this, and not ...
Views: 1504(2 votes) - Spheres Of Influence - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Ken FieldsNo man is an island, no woman either for that matter. We are all influenced by our surroundings. Our consciousness is really not our own, but belongs to the environment in which we exist. The appearance of an individual self is an illusion in much the same way empty space appears to be solid ...
Views: 6729(4 votes) - Sub Conscious Mind Interference - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Joseph NortonUnderstanding Sub Conscious Interference and the Tendency of Light Workers to be Run by the Negative Ego Inner Child Sub Personality. The Massive interference this causes and the mistakes and errors it causes. Today's brief lesson my beloved Friends will be on the Fallen Consciousness Sub ...
Views: 2785(2 votes) - What's Your Number? Understanding The Enneagram - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFifteen or so years ago, I sat through a dinner party where the discussion at the table went something like this... "Well, as a three, I felt like I really needed to finish the 10k in less than an hour," said the perky blond. The whole table cracked up, but I missed the joke. "I'm a two, ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - Happy Mother's Day to Every "Good-Enough" Mother - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantFor many of us, Mother's Day stirs something deeply loving. For others, ambivalent feelings abide. You see, after thirty-three years in the counseling field and drying the tears off many faces, I can accurately say that not every woman feels she had, was or is the "good-enough mother." So, ...
Views: 1797(5 votes) - Mental Health, Depression And Positive Mental Health Habits (Part II) - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesIn the first part of this article: Mental Health, Depression And Positive Mental Health Habits I discussed some general facts about what mental health is, why it is important and provided a short, simplified description of depression. In this part I would like to focus more on the healthy ...
Views: 2003(5 votes) - Stress Management Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Rick WilleyThere are many stress management techniques and ways to manage stress. Before we get into that let's quickly discuss some causes of stress before we learn these stress management techniques Most of these are those little four letter words like: work, kids, (Though they are also very much a ...
Views: 921(5 votes) - Where is Your Life Headed? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! I remember sitting in a subway car on my way home from grade nine. I had an 88% average and I was making good money at my job, yet I was depressed out of my mind. I wasn't in a rush to get home -- I would stay on the subway for hours, not really caring about the day, ...
Views: 5310(10 votes) - A Peaceful Future - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Suzanne ScarrowEmotional Freedom, Australia A Peaceful Future You can look forward to a peaceful future! A future without emotional pain! A future where you are in charge of your emotions, rather than being controlled by negative emotions! A future where you are free of anger! A future where you are ...
Views: 1514(3 votes) - Spectator or Participant? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from William StoneOf course, we are all participants in our own lives. But sometimes we live life from a distance, watching it go by without making any vigorous moves to keep from getting stuck, or to reach a goal that requires some extra effort. It is almost like we are a spectator of our own lives, just ...
Views: 3676(3 votes) - The Secret Language of Scents: How You Are Influenced by The Smells All Around You - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyMost people are totally unaware of the impact that smells can have on their mood, ability to learn, stamina, perception of themselves and others, and ultimately, their behavior and motivation. In fact, when given a choice between losing a big toe or their sense of smell, people are far more ...
Views: 2568(3 votes) - The Top 10 Reasons Stumbleupon Users (Stumblers) Are Smarter Than Other People - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from David RiklanGreetings Fellow Stumblers! My Name is David Riklan, and I’m a Stumbler. Here are my Top 10 Reasons that Stumbleupon Users (Stumblers) are Smarter than Other People. 1) We make quick decisions Tens, hundreds or thousands of them instantly. (This website Sucks, sucks, good site, okay, ...
Views: 9727(7 votes) - Adult Depression and Childhood Abuse - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossOver the years I’ve discovered that a significant proportion of adult clients who present with depression have a history of childhood abuse. The abuse may have been sexual, physical and/or emotional. At first I attributed this to the fact that I specialize in abuse and many clients who come ...
Views: 2257(4 votes) - Assessing Your Nonprofit’s Culture – Seven Questions To Ponder - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Sharon MikrutHave you ever taken a careful look at the culture of your nonprofit organization? Is the culture positive or negative? Do people enjoy working there, or would they rather be somewhere else? The culture of an organization impacts staff retention, client satisfaction, and the organization's ...
Views: 1750(4 votes) - How to Wake up Your Inner Psychotherapist - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Jean Boyd“Change is as inexorable as time, yet nothing meets with more resistance." Benjamin Disraeli People seek personal growth for many reasons, such as: self-esteem, spirituality, success, and individual power. We want to feel good, find the ...
Views: 1150(4 votes) - WALKING THROUGH THE GAUNTLET OF THE ABYSS IN THERAPY - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Sadie SheafeFor a moment imagine that you are standing alone at the entrance of a deep hole, a gloomy dark chasm. Imagine in your mind's eye staring into a terrifying and ominous void…a murky hole! The opening is indistinguishable, and it's intimidating. What is even worse is that this sinister cavity, this ...
Views: 1969(4 votes) - What Images Are You Projecting In Your Mind? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Kimberley CohenI love how photographers can capture the magnitude, beauty, force, serenity, innocence, mystery, and inspiration of just about anything in life as they tell a story. There is something magical about photographs where images seem to come alive, where you can feel the essence within the ...
Views: 1343(4 votes) - Gifted Children: Do You Have A Gifted Child? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraGifted children are those kids whose talents, skills, potentials and abilities are so superior and exceptional that they set the child apart from their peers. Gifted children are often initially observed and identified when they excel in school, yet most parents of gifted kids suspect and notice ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - The Top Habits Of Effective Liars-- Revealed! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraFrom the person you're talking to, to your longtime trusted pal, how can you be so sure that they're not lying? How many times have you fallen prey to people's deception? A caveat: Take note that this list is to detect liars and not for you to practice! Really, can you spot liars? Never ...
Views: 1990(1 vote) - 8 Reasons Why Kindness Should be Taught in Schools - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Lisa CurrieMost people have heard the phrase "random acts of kindness", which refers to a selfless act of giving resulting in the happiness of another person. Terms like this are increasing in popularity around the world, as more people identify a deficiency in their lives that can only be fulfilled by ...
Views: 1181(2 votes) - Anxiety & Depression. Badabing Badaboom. - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Bill WhiteAnxiety and depression are fast friends. We know that all too well, don’t we? And that statement brings some questions to mind (literally). When we consider the dynamics of anxiety and depression, can presentations along the depression spectrum be generated by anxiety? Can anxiety be ...
Views: 1638(4 votes) - Avatar Psychology and Mental Anatomy: Exploring the Mental World of Eternity - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Leon JamesThe Mental Sun of Eternity Nothing can be more familiar to human beings than the mental world of eternity. The moment we are born and take our first breath, our conscious life begins. We become “aware” as a human being, that we are a human being. Our mental apparatus is all set to function ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - Avoiding Your Feelings? Find out Why and What to Do About It - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Ron FrederickWhy do people tend to avoid feeling their feelings? It has everything to do with our early experience in life - what we learned and what we didn't learn. As I talk to people across the nation, most people agree that they didn't really learn how to make good use of their feelings when they were ...
Views: 2327(3 votes) - Balancing the Psychological with the Spiritual - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe Big Mind practice has two roots. It has an Asian Buddhist root, mostly Zen, but to some extent Tantric Buddhism, coming through my teacher, Maezumi Roshi, and also through some other great teachers like the 16th Karmapa, Kalu Rinpoche, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and other great masters that ...
Views: 773(4 votes) - Be a Brain Scientist - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Stacey Curnow“To think is to practice brain chemistry.” - Deepak Chopra Have you ever heard someone say, “Well, I’m no brain scientist…”? Quite recently I had lunch with a friend while he was on a break from work. When he ordered a beer I raised my eyebrows in mock astonishment. He replied “It’s not like ...
Views: 2003(1 vote) - Build Rapport Through Buzzwords - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2003 from Ronnie NijmehWhat if I told you that you could be more influential and powerful and all you'll have to remember one simple thing? To persuade your people, all you have to do is: "Cook their favorite meal before they're hungry..." You're thinking, "What? Sure buddy, that makes no sense!" Well hang on, ...
Views: 2322(1 vote) - Creativity and Madness - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Paul HoodMuch has been written and discussed about the relationship between creativity, particularly creative genius, and insanity, mental illness. Shakespeare wrote, in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: “The lunatic, the lover and the poet are of imagination all compact.” Still, there is to this day no ...
Views: 3045(1 vote) - Depression and Core Beliefs - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sophie HenshawCore beliefs are found at the hub of every depression and can be thought of as nuggets of self-hatred. They develop as a result of experiences that you believe define who you are. In brief, all your suffering is caused by identification with experience. As an example, picture what ...
Views: 4071(1 vote) - Developing the Language Development of Youthful Kids - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from lizzie milanHow Do Kids Learn Language? There are numerous theoretical approaches to explain how kids learn to speak and understand language. It is most likely that no one theory can clarify the entire language growth process. However, significant insights can be gained by examining several major academic ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - Dissociative Identity Disorder: Real or Myth? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Alex LeMonKnown as multiple personality disorder, or identity dissociative disorder, dissociative Identity disorder (DID) is a complex condition characterized by the presence of two or more personalities in one person. Anyone remember the movie “Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde”? In this story, the main ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Do we have Five Streams of Consciousness That Run Us? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Hal WechslerAre There Five Streams of Consciousness That Run Us? You probably know Home sapiens come with a switchboard between our left and right brain to process new sensory information. Remember its name and you win a prize – Corpus Callosum (Latin for firm body). You and I hold conferences and Q&A ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - Filling in the Blanks - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Amy PearsonWhen Nancy Pelosi became the first female speaker of the House, a reporter asked her how she would manage such a big job. Her response, “Are you kidding? Being the Speaker of the House can’t be more difficult than raising five children.” As a mother of twins about to turn two, I can see where ...
Views: 1040(6 votes) - Four Essential Health Tips For Your Brain - Just Do These - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardLong thought to be the soul of the human psyche, the human brain weighs in at about 3 pounds or 1300-1400g. What we know about the brain expands almost daily as new science finds more and more nuances that control our perception of life around us. We know that it controls what keeps us alive: ...
Views: 2951(2 votes) - From Superhero to Real-Life Hero Motivating Healthy Play - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from lizzie milanAs preschoolers seek to make sense of the world, they use play and superheroes to help. Why Superheroes? By definition, superheroes are larger than life, brave, influential, and seemingly able to overcome any obstruction with great physical prowess while doing great actions at the same time. ...
Views: 1863(2 votes) - Guided Imagery - Prophesy or Imagination? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dave MarshallA long time ago I was one of the trainers on an advanced personal development course which involved a lot of introspection, and one of the things we used to do was called guided imagery. I have just discovered that nowadays it tends to be called a variety of other things mainly to do with ...
Views: 1909(1 vote) - Harry Potter Has Nothing On Us © - by Have you noticed how hard we strive to look better, to make more money, and to get ahead? Who decided we had fallen behind? No wonder millions of people are on Prozac, 50% of our marriages fail, and road rage has become a common phenomenon. We push so hard to “be somebody,” we forget the ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - How to Easily Connect to Your Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung discovered that the subconscious mind was not merely a depository of our past memories like Freud believed, and he named it unconscious mind. The unconscious mind produces our dreams, sending us precious messages that work like psychotherapy. Therefore, if you want to easily connect to ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - How to Prevent Suicide - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2003 from Michael RayelA British weapon’s inspector was found dead in the woods after he slashed his wrist. For the past few weeks, he was entangled with a controversy about the war in Iraq. On Monday, a Hyundai executive leaped to his death from the 12th floor. He was on trial for allegedly paying off North Korea ...
Views: 3874(1 vote) - How your friends infleunce you - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanDo you think that if you were living alone on an island you would have been doing the same things you are doing now? A very big part of our behavior, actions and thoughts are highly affected by the people around us even if this is not apparent to us. Peer pressure or the pressure a person ...
Views: 1382(3 votes) - How your television affects your mind - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanYesterday i was in the gym and i had a hard time doing my regular exercises because my Ipod was out of charge and i had to listen to the romantic songs that were played there. They weren't that normal kind of romantic songs but they were the type that gives you the impression that the singer ...
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