I saw a video today of a bunch of angry people out in the woods beating the ground with sticks, screaming and freaking out, hoping to release their inner angst. Angry people, thinking that if they vent their anger it will be good for them. Well, it does give them some exercise, and it is… Continue reading Chapter 13 – Does Venting and Problem Resolution work?
Chapter 14 – How does Self-Consciousness affect us in out attitudes about the world?
This chapter deals with how seeking approval can change the way we feel about ourselves, and make us unduly aware of ourselves. "We are either internally directed, guided by our own inner guide and maintaining an inner locus of control", or we are "outer directed", looking for direction and guidance outside ourselves. This being outer… Continue reading Chapter 14 – How does Self-Consciousness affect us in out attitudes about the world?
Chapter 15 – Mind Knots & Body Knots
The brain does not have its own muscle system, to tense up and hold onto things. This is why it tenses up our muscles like little soldiers when we get upset or angry, and uses that knot to continue to hold that tension after the initial reason for our emotional reaction has passed. It is… Continue reading Chapter 15 – Mind Knots & Body Knots
Where do we centre ourselves?
My Father taught me that our inner relationships with ourselves & the Almighty (Creator) are of #1 importance. It will inform our relationships with everyone and everything outside ourselves. Watch people and it is easy to see this either functioning or not functioning.
As we get older paying attention is very important
It is true, when we are young, that we can "get away" with many less than good habits, as our bodies are very forgiving, and our habits aren't cast in stone yet. Actually, it seems that this is true, but these habits all come back on us in spades when we get older. Old physical… Continue reading As we get older paying attention is very important
Smoothing and polishing
One thing that tends to be forgotten by the current generations' psychologists, is the concept of "smoothing and polishing". Generally without some sort of rubbing against things other individuals, a personality stays rough. Rough can mean aggressive, arrogant, self-centred etc. Think of a horse that has not been taught to allow someone to ride them...… Continue reading Smoothing and polishing
Ancient Migrations
Possibly a super volcano may have started migration out of AfricaScientists Point to Supervolcano as Reason Why Humanity First Left Africa (msn.com) Ancient Migration PatternsOut of Africa Theory Changed | Watch (msn.com)
Anxiety, worry, the adrenal gland and Cortisol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN-TOfBXO4I "We’ve all felt that surge of energy as we confront something threatening or startling. A barely avoided car accident. A call that your child has been hurt. The pressure to meet a deadline. As your body perceives stress, your adrenal glands make and release the hormone cortisol into your bloodstream. Often called the “stress… Continue reading Anxiety, worry, the adrenal gland and Cortisol
Reality is Dharma 