On Sunday, I was lucky enough to take part in a meditation with the Atlanta Buddhist Meditation Center (Mahamevnawa Atlanta). The lesson given was on anger. Anger occurs when we feel threatened and/or our joy feels threatened. When we hate someone, we do not want them to be happy or successful. It can escalate to… Continue reading Is Feeling Avenged Attracting All the Energies I Don’t Want?
Tag: loveyourself
Why Don’t They?
The purpose of this post is to provide a possible explanation why your loved ones don’t change their perceptions of reality. This isn’t a one-size fits all explanation. I feel like most issues in life are complex and involve a pie chart of reasons why something is going on, and the percentages are different for… Continue reading Why Don’t They?
Give Yourself Permission
There are times during the healing process where we may not know what to do next. Or we may have a block preventing us from knowing what to do or where to go next on our journey. Or we may have an overwhelming situation we are facing and can’t think straight. I like using statements… Continue reading Give Yourself Permission
Positive Interactions, Joy, and Reinforcement: All are Necessities of Life
The purpose of this post is to define and discuss the importance of positive interactions (including self-talk), joy, and reinforcement. Provided are journal ideas for each topic as well as a list of beneficial statements at the end a person can incorporate into their practice. Definitions: courtesy of Oxford Dictionary: Condemn: express complete disproval of;… Continue reading Positive Interactions, Joy, and Reinforcement: All are Necessities of Life
Is the Mind the Bridge Between the Body and Soul?
Soul: immaterial aspect of energy that appears to help in animate living creatures; it’s believed to give life to the body (Oxford Languages) – For the purpose of this post, the soul and spirit are the same thing Subconscious: recorded thoughts and feelings that exist in the mind and influence one’s behaviors although they are… Continue reading Is the Mind the Bridge Between the Body and Soul?
Heroes, Victims, Villains, and the In-Betweens
Dr. Stephen Karpman created the Karpman Drama Triangle that outlines various scenarios and conflicts that involve three players: rescue, persecutor, and the victim. For more information about his work, you can go to karpmandramatriangle.com. The purpose of this blog is to introduce a Venn Diagram version of the Hero-Victim-Villain Paradigm as well as introduce ways to… Continue reading Heroes, Victims, Villains, and the In-Betweens
Whether it’s Us vs Them or Me vs Them, It’s a No-Win
We are all connected. We all come from the same stuff and when we die we will all return to the same stuff at some point. The purpose of this post is to help people move through unhealthy perceptions they may be holding consciously and subconsciously about their internal and external environment. Diversity equals life.… Continue reading Whether it’s Us vs Them or Me vs Them, It’s a No-Win
Is Placebo and Nocebo Effect Influenced by the Subconscious?
Placebo/Nocebo Effect and the Conscious Mind: Placebo effect is when the mind convinces the body that a treatment is real even though it is a sham. It creates a complex neurobiological reaction that includes “everything from increase of feel-good neurotransmitters, like endorphins and dopamine, to greater activity in certain brain regions linked to moods, emotional… Continue reading Is Placebo and Nocebo Effect Influenced by the Subconscious?
What is Love?
If your first instinct is to complete the question with “baby, don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me, no more,” then you’re already on the right track with this blog (Halligan & Torello). The purpose of this post is to offer a chance to explore what love means to you personally, how you were taught it… Continue reading What is Love?
Prayers, Spells, & Curses
There are multiple purposes for this post. One is to help bring to light how similar prayers, spells, and curses are. Another purpose is to help you better receive prayers and spells by incorporating beneficial beliefs into your subconscious that will attract what you’re asking for in your prayers. Yet another purpose is also to… Continue reading Prayers, Spells, & Curses