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When Its Just Not Happening, Look For The Reason Why
Posted on 27 April, 2019 at 15:14 |
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Is there something that is just not happening in your life
that you want so badly? My experience of life is that there is always a good
reason why things are not happening as you would wish. My belief is that life,
the universe, God or whatever you may call the creative force behind our
reality has always got our best interests at heart,
even when it involves us learning hard or painful lessons. The saying 'every
cloud has a silver lining' has been proven to be true over and over again, even
with deeply painful experiences. If you are being held in job, relationship or situation that you would rather not be in, find out what there is to learn about yourself
or what deeper wisdom could be trying to reveal itself. We often think that 'if
I could just be in a different job, relationship or situation, I would be much
happier'. However the problems you perceive will surely follow you wherever
you go because they are caused from
within. We attract the reality that matches our own beliefs; so if you believe
that people are unkind, that is what you will experience. If you believe
that you are unlovable, you are unlikely to experience true, abiding love in
your life. If you believe that true happiness is unachievable, guess what..? Beliefs are laid down very early in life, before the age of
7. They are then added to and modified by repetition and the
creation of habits. They can be positive beliefs, such as 'I can achieve anything I put my mind to'
or limiting beliefs such as 'I can never get anything right' or
'I am unlovable'. Either way, you will attract what you believe in, because
that is how your brain is wired. The Reticular Activating
System or RAS as it is also known is the part of your brain that takes what you
focus on most (i.e. what you have told it is important to you) and creates a
filter for it. So that out of the trillions of pieces of information that it
filters every day, it only presents to your conscious mind the bits important
to you. Or in other words, in an infinite field of possibilities, you will only
get what you expect to get. You may be aware of some of the self-sabotaging
beliefs you hold , but some you may not
be aware of because they are buried deep in your subconscious mind. The best
indicator is to look at where your life flows well and the areas where it does
not flow well. The latter is a strong indicator that there are limiting beliefs
operating. It is important at this point to note that you
can change that subconscious programming. The Journey™ method
developed by Brandon Bays is one very effective way of getting to the core life
experience that set the limiting beliefs in play and realising that they are
outdated and no longer serve you well. Through conscious intervention with the
subconscious mind, you can then access the deeper, more empowering truth about
your own inner potential and this becomes the new operating system for the RAS.
So if you are willing to do the internal personal
development work to discover what is truly holding you back the silver lining is
that you discover a deeper, richer, more empowering version of yourself which
in turn will enrich your life experiences from that point. Sometimes it seems that life throws us a curve ball, just
when we were enjoying our current life situation. It may be difficult for a
while to see the justice or the benefit in what may appear a cruel or
unnecessary turn of events. We may struggle to let go of the version of reality
that we had so invested in, to see the benefits of what it is being replaced
with. I think it is useful to look to the natural world in these situations and
understand that nature creates, forms, brings to fruition many beautiful states
of reality. Then in the natural course of the cycle, it breaks down, destroys,
lays fallow and then starts the whole creation process again. We are also
organic creatures, part of the energy flow of creation and as much a part of
this creative cycle as the natural world. I see that when one form of reality
has run its course or served its purpose, a higher consciousness then steps in
to break that down or remove it from us, so that a new opportunity for growth
and nurturing can arise. I have observed this with both natural and personal
disasters; it often brings out the kindness in people's natures, motivates new
ventures for the greater good of the self or humanity and highlights what needs to change
in order to bring about a better world. It may be difficult to see the benefit in for example losing
a life partner, parent or family member, we may feel angry or devastated about
this loss and it is important to honour these feelings and take the time to
grieve. In this way, we allow our natural emotions to flow through us and be
released. When we do not allow our emotions to be expressed; if we avoid them
or distract ourselves, they interrupt the natural biochemistry of the body,
causing blockages at a cellular level which can eventually result in
dysfunction of the body, illness or disease. The natural programming of the
body is to maintain homeostasis or balance in all of its functions at a
physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. The only thing that prevents
this balance is when we hold onto versions of our story from the past, or
future versions of our story that we would like to materialise. Non acceptance
of 'what is' is like having an argument with reality. it keeps us in resistance
and as the saying goes: 'what we resist, will persist'! (Carl Jung). It's the
same principle as 'what you focus on the most is what you attract more of'. So
take the time to honour and grieve for your loved ones, then lovingly make the
decision when it feels right for you, to move on with your life. Not moving on
is like a form of self-abuse, to refuse to look for happiness in your life
points to deeply self-sabotaging emotional drivers that are keeping you trapped
in this state - something to reflect on if this applies to you. So to return to my original point that I believe there is a purpose
for the greater good in everything that either happens or doesn't happen; it
may take some time maybe even years for that greater purpose to become
apparent. However if you are willing to suspend judgement and focus on what's
good in your life, you will find true peace of mind and happiness in each
moment. Go well, may you find the peace and happiness in your life that you truly deserve. References 1. Bruce Lipton talking about this: https://www.brucelipton.com/blog/4-ways-change-your-thought) 2. There are also lots of other useful resources here: https://www.brucelipton.com/other-resources#belief-change |
Navigating the Gap
Posted on 3 December, 2018 at 15:40 |
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An unexpected and slightly uncomfortable phenomenon has
overshadowed me for the last couple of years..as a complementary therapist, I
went from knowing what my calling in life was, to suddenly finding that all the
enthusiasm and passion had disappeared. I no longer felt motivated to offer
healing treatments, which had for a long time been such an important part of my
own sense of purpose. This was confusing, dismaying and left me feeling
directionless, without a purpose in life. It started with a growing awareness in quiet moments that
what I was doing no longer felt fulfilling to me. It could be that I just needed
to take a break and refresh my perspective on things. But I also sensed at a deeper level that this felt more like something
in my being was in transition, evolving. It felt like it was time to explore
new experiences, investigate the deeper meaning of life. The wisdom I was following said that in order to find true fulfilment
in life, find your passion and follow it - follow your joy. The reason for this is because your passion
and joy are powered by intention, attention and motivation - all of which
provide the powerhouse leading to that sense of fulfilment. Always one to be curious about life and to embrace new ideas, I set myself on a quest to follow the
direction of my attention, my passion and joy to find out where it was leading
me. I was becoming more aware that everything is energy in some
form or another, so the key to health, well being and happiness must lie with
understanding and managing our own personal energy and how we relate to
everything in our environment. I felt strongly drawn to take part in a 'Sacred Chants and Shamanic
Wisdom' expedition in Peru that came to my attention. Shamanism
is an ancient healing tradition and moreover, a way of life. It is a way
to connect with nature and all of creation. One of the key aspects of
Shamanic wisdom is the use of 'energy medicine'. The shamans throughout the
ages knew how to heal using a holistic approach long before what they were
doing could be explained by science. They knew how to live in harmony with the
natural environment and how important it is to do so. We are all part of the
same ecosystem; disrupt one part and there is a knock on effect to the other
parts. So I took up this opportunity and had the most amazing, heart opening,
inspiring time that I feel has shifted my energy and opened my awareness in a
very positive way. Each day we were taking part in sacred ceremony which
honoured the earth, sky, all four directions, ourselves and all the creatures
that live upon this earth. We were consciously deciding what within ourselves
we were ready to let go of, that was not serving us well and what healthy
states of being we would like to welcome in. The process was deeply cathartic,
very moving and felt very liberating. Each day we were also taking part in sacred chants and mantra
concerts. Jonathan Goldman, in his book Healing Sounds, talks about a
formula for sound healing: Intention + Frequency = Healing. When a person sings
mantras, the essence of their entire vibration is contained in the sound and
acts like a homeopathic remedy to the group and even to the world. The
frequency of sound moves in concentric circles out from its origin and affects
the vibration of anyone in the field. Chanting mantras stimulates the
endocrine system; the act of your tongue pressing against the palate
of the mouth stimulates the hypothalamus, thalamus, and pituitary. This
vibration releases chemical hormones that balance the body and have healing
effects. All sound has an effect on your molecular structure. How could one fail to be affected positively by
this week of what I can only describe as blissful experience? The content was a
wonderful fusion of wisdom and experiences from the ancient tribes of the
Amazon and the mantras of the Hindu Vedic tradition. Both traditions
acknowledge that to maintain health and well being, we need to engage with the
more subtler energies within us and around us. This was just what I had been
becoming aware of for the past year; that energy medicine is the key to the
future health and wholeness of every living being, creature and the natural
world on this planet. Later in the summer I also felt drawn to take some time
living 'off grid' at the Lammas eco village in West Wales. My whole being
seemed to yearn for more connection with the natural world, the opportunity to
live closer to nature; I knew that such moments in the past had filled me with
such a joy to be alive that this must be very important to my physical and
emotional well being. During my time there, I worked on the land, contributed and
felt part of a community and took part in an amazing full moon campfire music
jam. All of this experience was speaking to me very strongly about the sort of
environment, activities and people that make my heart sing and feed my soul.
The physical and mental effect on my body was noticeable - I felt energised,
inspired and buzzing with joy. As the summer drew to a close, I felt a glow of inspiration
that perhaps West Wales could be my spiritual home and somewhere I would want
to be living. Then the fear and doubt crept in! What if.. what if.. what
if... my balloon of happiness felt quite deflated! Yet the option to do nothing
and stay in my present home, surrounded by buildings, roads, cars, traffic also
feels untenable. So one thing I do know for certain; to nourish and give
sustenance to my body and being, my dearest wish is to live in a more rural,
less congested environment, connect more with like minded people and I intend
to make that happen. West Wales is a long way from my own family, I have many
moments of wondering whether I am crazy to be even contemplating such a move
and yet I also know I have to be true to my own heart in order to live the most
fulfilling life. So until I can see my way forward clearly, I am staying
focused on the kind of environment, home, life and community I would like for
myself and look for all the opportunities in the present to experience that
joyfulness. I am also happy to find that my passion for helping people to feel better and heal has returned. Sometimes you have to go away from something in order to come back more fully appreciating its value and able to bring a new depth to the experience. I feel that there will be new services to offer in the future and that my healing work can have more depth and creativity now. I also keep on preparing and clearing my home for a move. Past
experience has shown me that if I continue to mentally 'cast my net out' in
terms of research, enquiries and testing things out, sooner or later the
solution will appear. It is a fact of quantum physics that what you put your
attention on most frequently and clearly will manifest in your physical reality
(don't take my word for it, check it out). Deepak Chopra talks about how 'the brain strengthens
or weakens in specific areas depending on the input it receives, and paying
attention provides concentrated input'. He also said that there are some basic
requirements to be met. The first is being centred as distraction is
self-defeating. Secondly, awareness focuses naturally when you have a desire; we
focus on what we want. Thirdly, attention works best when combined with
intention – envisioning a way to fulfil your desire. When the three ingredients
come together – you are centred, you have a desire, you intend to fulfil your
desire – attention becomes extremely powerful. Then your reticular activating system can get to
work finding the answer to your desire and intention..whaat?? I hear you
say! The RAS as it is also known is the
part of your brain that takes what you focus on most (i.e. what you have told
it is important to you) and creates a filter for it. So that out of the
trillions of pieces of information that it filters every day, it only presents
to your conscious mind the bits important to you. Pretty cool huh?! That is why
when you buy a new car, you suddenly see all the other cars on the road that
are the same as yours. Or why you can tune out a noisy room of people, but hear
your own name being called. Once you know this, you can begin to consciously
influence your RAS to find what you are looking for. There is a way to
consciously influence your reality, when you stay focused on what you desire
for yourself. Lynne McTaggart, best selling author and renowned authority on
the power of Intention advises that there are a number of factors that will give
your intentions the best chance of success; practise staying focused, be
specific in what you are asking for, mentally rehearse & visualise the
outcome with all of your five senses, believe in the process, keep
firmly fixed in your mind your desired outcome and stay positive. Then move
aside and let the universe sort it out. All of this scientific research and knowledge gives
me reassurance that I really can be master of my destiny if I follow the principles
outlined above. In my own experience, it is very important not to be swayed or
negatively influenced by the seeming impossibility of your intention, or the
absence of a visible solution. The Universe really does move in mysterious ways
and many seemingly impossible situations have resolved themselves quite
unexpectedly when there is a strong enough desire for something. And in the
meantime it is very important to focus on the positives in the present
situation and the joys, of which there are many to be found if you but look! I hope you can see some parallels in my story applicable in your own life and that it may help you to review any changes you would like to make to stay true to your own sense of purpose. Go well, be happy, love life. Write your post here. |
One Person's Journey To Healing
Posted on 30 May, 2016 at 18:25 |
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The following is a description by one of my Journey clients, of her experience of healing through Journey work. It should be stressed that everyone experiences Journey work differently because of the different and unique ways our minds process information, but this is a wonderful account of one person's Journey to healing. The Journey - My Journey Three years ago I developed post traumatic
stress (PTSD) after a relatively minor scalding accident on a flight from
business in Moscow. Boiling coffee was spilled all over my right thigh... I was
not given any first aid and until landing three hours later, was treating
myself with ice in the aircraft toilet... When the blisters started developing
and I looked at myself in the mirror seeing sheer horror in my eyes, I knew I
was in trouble... In my own mind I was referring to another scalding accident
when I was three. That accident left me fighting for life for weeks. This was
followed by a year of skin graft operations to save me from disability.
Consequently 25% of my body is severely scarred, forever... This, small by comparison wound was slow to
heal, like all scalds. It was six weeks before the dressings came off. But that
wasn't the real issue. Without a warning, a powerful and overwhelming
"feeling" like nothing ever before started flooding my consciousness, so
powerful that I could only describe it as a tsunami of an unknown emotion. Out
of the blue, it would grab me by the throat and leave me shocked and in tears.
I worked then in a demanding role... Normally I loved my job but after the
flight accident I started feeling under enormous strain and under toxic
stress... Three months after the accident on the flight I could no longer
pretend all was well. I could not continue working and went off sick with
PTSD... Just before I broke down, I spoke to my Mum. She
told me that after the childhood accident I was not admitted to a hospital...
She told me how I was cared for at home, with drips and transfusions directly
from my parents... How I was on and off unconscious for six weeks... How Mum
was afraid to wake up for fear of finding me dead in the morning... Well, I
suppose it was the harsh reality of the 1957 communist Poland - they were not
to waste resources and medicines on a child that was to die, were they? The trouble (or blessing?) was that I did not
know that I wasn't admitted to hospital, uncared for, rejected by the
professionals and left for dead. I was too young to remember and as my parents saw their kid recovering well, developing OK
and doing alright in school and life in general, why would they want to
remind me of the neglect?... Consequently, I didn't know until I was 58 years
old, when my Mum told me after my flight accident. When Mum told her story, I
don't know why, but it felt like the ground slipped from under my feet... things
started troubling me then even more and finally I just couldn't carry on as
normal. The truth was, the child-me inside my
subconscious knew about the neglect, she was angry with the people who left her
for dead, she was even troubled by it... Except that the adult-me didn't have a
conscious memory of it all and the child-me couldn't tell the adult the truth. First I thought I just needed "a
rest". So I did rest... Well, at least I tried. But I could not sleep and
was forever anxious and afraid of something... Everything really! I had fear
stuck firmly in my belly even though I did not know what I was afraid of. As
days went by, I knew I needed to do something to get better as by then I
realised that I must be experiencing a delayed post traumatic stress related
not to the minor scald on the flight but the major scalding in my early
childhood. The two scalding accidents somehow synergised in my subconscious and
the flight accident triggered something... As if it said to me: "enough is
enough, you can no longer pretend that THAT trauma is not bothering you again".
I needed healing. So I started searching for help... Talked to the
doctors, engaged in counselling, got some medication. My GP referred me to a
psychiatrist and she understood I would not recover unless I could sleep; the antidepressants she prescribed for
sleep prepared the ground for the "major works"... Then Sandra stepped in. She supported me
through the PTSD struggle as a friend but she could clearly see that whatever I
was doing, wasn't working. Sandra then suggested I try The Journey, a
visualisation therapy which she is trained in. Sandra is a friend, but I knew
her for years in her previous scientific role in GlaxoSmithKline and trusted
her as a professional, in her changed profession as a health and well being therapist. I didn't know anything about
the therapy but would try anything to get out of the hell I was trapped in... So I read about The Journey. I always believed
in the power of mind so the theory sounded very encouraging to me. Then Sandra
took me on it... The Journey session took only three hours but it was a very
powerful healing process. Three hours of challenging myself in my own mind in,
what I can only describe as visions or dreams. Jumping through imaginary fires,
dropping down imaginary vertical tunnels, jumping off cliffs and over furious
sea waves, onto a beach, resting by the fire? I now think nothing of such
adventures!... That's when the real work began. There, by the
fire on a beach the adult-me met the child-me, the child-me met the hospital
doctor, the one who left her for dead... The three year old child-me punched
him, kicked him to the ground, asked him to get up and go back into the
darkness, where he belongs... It was quite comical actually!... And all that
within the safety of my own mind. I met Mum and Dad by the fire too, and all
the people that matter. Then the child-me and the adult-me gave each other a
hug.; finally the child-me felt safe with the adult-me... But before the end of
the session I found a big pot full of black thick goo... Sandra wanted me to
wash it away or maybe suck it out with vacuum... I couldn't, it was too thick.
I couldn't pour it, or take it out with my hands, wash it or suck it out... It wasn't the end though. For two weeks after
the session my head was still "on fire". A few days after the therapy
my silver rings turned black! I knew from my brother, who is a jeweller that
some people's skin polishes silver and others tarnish it. Mine always polished my silver.
He loved me wearing his jewellery because my skin made it shine... Until now!
Some powerful physical processes must have gone on in my body to release
substances through my skin to blacken the silver. It made me realise that the
"feelings of trauma" must have been stuck in my cells' memory all
those years and were only released following The Journey. Finally, after two weeks I started feeling
better. I still went through a number of fights in my mind to sleigh lots of
"dragons, monsters and scary anacondas" that represented my fears and
phobias... I used Sandra's visualisation technique on myself, just as Sandra
did during the initial Journey... In the end I forgave the doctor and let him
rest in peace. I forgave my Mum and Dad too, that they did not protect me from
the horror I went through, even though I never thought I had anything to
forgive them for - they did so much for me! Still, Sandra asked me to check and once I did, I knew it was the right thing to do. Then the black goo... It was there for two
weeks, too, until I finally managed to "vaporise" it with an
imaginary laser. No more legacy of trauma... No more fear... No more anger or
anxiety. I know, it all sounds bizarre but it was a real
process. Real to me and that's all that matters. I cannot thank Sandra enough, a skilled and empathetic professional for giving me freedom from the effects of deeply seated trauma. Now I don't only feel free - I am free! Thank
you Sandra ❤️ I would encourage anyone who'd like to resolve some troublesome emotional or mental issues in their life to try The Journey, a visualisation therapy. It has scientific credentials and more and more psychotherapists practice it. I know that because I've recently needed psychotherapy again, when, after a corrective surgery on my old scars, I developed some "mushy" feelings and "wobbly knees" again... The hospital psychotherapist was very interested to hear about my experience of visualisation; he knows of it and recognises its positive effects. Still, without any bias I can say with my hand on heart that The Journey healed me, whilst counselling, medication or therapy just helped. |
The Rush Of Life
Posted on 9 March, 2016 at 17:01 |
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We are all in such a rush these days - I've just driven home
in rush hour traffic, where everyone on the road was in a tearing hurry to get
somewhere and woe betide anyone in their way! The theme of always seeming to be in a rush has come up
strongly for me recently. A few weeks ago I was given a very salutary lesson in
just what the consequences can be when the car in front of me unexpectedly
stood on the brakes and I was very quickly made aware of what happens when you
dont keep a safe stopping distance behind! The inevitable crunch happened, no-one
hurt thank goodness but the upshot was that my car was written off as
uneconomical to repair. The impact not only on my beautiful car which I loved, but
on my daily life over the last few weeks has been enormous. From the strong
emotions this incident has thrown up, to the practicalities of having to find
another car and stay mobile because my work and leisure activities depend on it,
there have been many repercussions. And yet my inner wisdom knows that this sledgehammer event
came to teach me a great lesson, something that I have actually wished for; to be
able to live from a place of inner peace and tranquility whatever is happening
externally. I wished for the ability to truly take life in my stride and not be
drawn into self-imposed conditions which themselves create unnecessary
pressures in life. So when I view this incident 'from the balcony', the picture
opens out and I can see that the teaching it brings is deep. It brings my
attention to a realisation that inner peace comes from a slowing down so that
each moment can be enjoyed on its own merit. Stuck in traffic? Late for an
appointment? Accept it.. enjoy the opportunity it brings to listen to some
lovely music or tune into your body/mind. The mind/body gets lonely when you
dont pay it attention to it you know!
When you don't listen to the vital messages it tries to communicate to you
about the state of your own life, health and well-being. When we rush through life, we fail to enjoy the only moment
that really matters - this moment. Think about it - the only problems we truly
have are all either in the past (and we still torture ourselves with them time
and time again!) or in the future (screenplays we run of fearful events that
probably won't even happen)! Try it now. Focus your attention on this moment; the sounds,
scents, images, feelings. Let the past and the future fade away, stay in the
present. And in the next moment, and the next. Notice what happens to your mind
and body. When you turn your attention inwards (mind and body) it will always reveal
the truth of what is going on for you. You may find a calm, stillness that you
did not know was possible for you, or your mind may try to distract you back to
its incessant loop of fear, doubt and judgement. In truth, your mind can be
your master or your slave. If you have allowed it free rein, it will run down rabbit
holes of projected fearful consequences and give you no peace. But the mind
will respond to your instruction if you decide to give it positive directions
on what to think and how to positively support your life. You will need to
reinforce these messages frequently for a while, until the new directions get
really embedded. The point is that it is possible for you to master your mind,
not be it's slave. I give you my story as food for thought. You may learn from
my mistake, but the likelihood is that you will need to experience the lessons
that are important to your self-development in a shape and form that is appropriate
for you. So I am working on checking out of the unrealistic busy-ness
of life, finding a balance that is comfortable, practical and still stimulating.
It is definitely still work in progress, the old patterns take time to die away
but this is my intention. I encourage you to make conscious choices that
support your own health and well-being. Often there are more choices available
than we realise or are willing to consider. Be the master, or be the slave.
Which is it? |
Oils For Detox
Posted on 3 January, 2016 at 14:23 |
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A Blueprint For Health And Happiness
Posted on 12 October, 2015 at 10:43 |
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In my
search for the truth about staying healthy and happy I have discovered that
there are a number of important components:
When you acknowledge
and stay present to how you are feeling emotionally (happy, sad, irritated or
anxious) you then have more opportunity to find a way of dealing with these
emotions in a healthy way and a better chance of influencing how you experience
similar events in future. All emotions are bio chemicals (e.g.
endorphins are the so called 'happy' hormones, cortisol is fear) and if you
suppress emotion, these bio chemicals are not able to flow freely and be
released from your system as they should. Scientific research has shown that
when emotions are suppressed, those
bio chemicals block the cell receptors (gateways) in the various tissues of the
body and prevent the free flow of information and instructions that contribute
towards growth and maintaining health. Furthermore, when negative emotions are
suppressed over a long period of time, this dysfunction at a cellular level may
result in illness or disease because the body is not able to maintain its state
of healthy balance. React Or Respond? Sir Frances
Bacon once said 'Knowledge itself is power' and the reason for this is that if
you are clear about a fact, e.g. how you are feeling, it gives you choice about
how to respond rather than being driven by automatic, unconscious reactions. Self-awareness
gives you choice: to carry on with things as they are (where you have no
influence to change the current situation; in which case, can you find some way
of accepting what cannot be changed?),
or to assess what actions you could take to improve the situation (there
is often more scope than you might think). Have you
ever observed the quality of your thoughts?Are they on the whole positive or negative? The quality of your thoughts will
either enhance your mood and raise your energy level, or just the opposite. If
you have supportive, encouraging, inspiring thoughts about yourself and how you
respond to life, it is likely to make you feel more energised and ready for
action. Conversely if you are constantly self-critical and judgemental about
yourself, it is likely to make you feel
less energised, more tired and de-motivated. Scientific
research has shown that even by simulating an emotion the body chemistry
changes. In fact, smiling and laughter therapy are now recognised
therapeutically in alternative medicine.
This is because the mind/body feedback loop works
both ways. So if you feel happy, your face automatically smiles as a result,
but pulling your face into a smile and laughing for no reason also results in
you feeling happier. Positive
thinking also changes your brain in a very real physical way. The science is
called 'Neuroplasticity' which means that our thoughts can change the structure
and function of our brains. Scientists are now proving that our brains are
endlessly adaptable and dynamic. Even those
people with severe neurological disorders (e.g. strokes and cerebral palsy) can
train other areas of their brains through repetitive mental and physical
activities in a completely life-enhancing way. It means
that repetitive positive thought and positive activity can rewire your brain
(literally build new neural pathways) and strengthen brain areas that stimulate
positive feelings. Henry Ford,
who founded the Ford Motor Company expressed this very well when he said:
'Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right'! The good
news is that if you consistently feed your mind a diet of positive supportive
thoughts, it will look for evidence to support this and the domino effect will
be a progressively more joyful life experience! You are consciously retraining
and rewiring your mind The most
important part of reversing negative thinking is to state what it is that you
want for yourself and your life, not what you don't want. Scientific research
in the field of Quantum Physics has demonstrated that what you put your
attention on most consistently is what solidifies into existence in your life. The health
of your physical body will always reflect how well or otherwise you nourish yourself
(and remember, nourishment includes nutrition, exercise, emotional, mental and
spiritual elements ). Your body is made up of many parts that
work together as a complete system to help you stay healthy. The body's control
centre (the brain) does an amazing job of maintaining an overall state of
balance by monitoring and regulating all of the variable factors such as levels
of hydration, blood sugar, temperature etc. When you do not give your body the
right quality and quantity of nourishment it has to use up valuable resources
just to maintain balance, leaving little left for repair and regeneration
tasks. The World
Health Organisation (WHO) says that unhealthy diets and physical inactivity are
among some of the leading causes of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including
cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Putting good nutrients into your body is so important because your organs
and tissues need the right mix to support all of the chemical processes
involved in building, maintaining and sustaining a strong, healthy body.
Without this you are more prone to disease, infection, fatigue and poor
performance. It is much the same as putting poor quality fuel into a car and
expecting it to perform well. A well-balanced diet includes low
calorie, nutrient dense fresh unprocessed foods from all the food groups: Complex carbohydrates, essential fats, amino acids, vitamins,
minerals and water. Physical
inactivity and unhealthy diets are major contributors to excess weight and
obesity. But did you also realise that extra body weight also increases the
risk of serious health conditions such as:
'People who eat a well-balanced diet are more physically
motivated and able to think more clearly, they feel better and are generally in
better health', online health & well-being website Medline Plus says. Get Hydrated! Good hydration is really
important. Our bodies are made up
of 60 - 70% water as most of
the chemical reactions that happen in our cells need water in order to take
place. It is used in all of the life giving processes that are carried out
every second such as regulating blood pressure and body temperature, hydration
and digestion. Water is an essential carrier to enable
our blood to transport nutrients around the body and get rid of
waste. Did you know that it has been
medically proven that just a 5% drop in
fluid levels can result in a 25 - 30% loss of available energy.The symptoms of dehydration
include thirst, headache, tiredness, dark urine, confusion, dry skin,
irritability. How Much Should I Drink? The
European Food Safety Authority recommends that women should drink about 1.6
litres of fluid (8 glasses of 200ml) and men should drink about 2 litres (10
glasses of 200ml) per day. But take into account factors such as size, the
temperature and activity levels as these will affect how much is right for each
person(e.g. someone exercising hard will need more hydration). Energy Your energy
comes from the nutrition you put into your body, how well you look after it and
also importantly; how you deal with your emotions. When you suppress strong
emotions it uses up a lot of energy as explained above. Your
emotions and thoughts also create a vibrational energy that some people say they can
sense from others. Humans are sensory beings. We pick up information from our
surrounding environment and there is an internal response in the form of an
emotional (bio chemical) reaction as a result. Have a
think about which activities, situations and people seem to drain you and which
noticeably boost your energy levels and/or mood. Becoming
more aware of the typical situations or people that have the capacity to either
boost or drain you is the first step in starting to manage your subtle energy
levels better. Our bodies
are finely balanced and complex mechanisms, built for regular movement! Put
simply, the body is a series of pumps, valves and tubes that functions best
when all moving parts are regularly exercised, it is fed with high quality fuel
and kept hydrated. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that:
'Physical inactivity is now the fourth leading risk factor for (global)
mortality. A United States study indicated
that greater daily time spent sitting results in increased risks of mortality
from all causes (even when it is compensated
for by regular exercise).
This suggests that it is not enough to do regular exercise if you have a
sedentary job. It is vitally important to the proper functioning of your bodily
processes that you regularly get up and move around! Sometimes
you may chose to override tiredness or excessive pressure in order to cope with
the challenges of life or work. Your body will keep supporting you in the tasks
you have to perform, until the urgency is over and it can finally relax and
rebalance. The problem comes if you find yourself running from one 'emergency'
to the next or the pressure is constant, because the body never gets a chance
to switch off properly and recuperate. You are essentially over-stretching or
'stressing' your body's capabilities. Eventually
you will become more and more depleted, because your body will switch to
maintaining only the essential functions and suspend maintenance and repair
tasks during the period of stress in
order to conserve energy. So find any opportunities to rest and allow your body
to recuperate, it will support you better in the long run that way. Environment Is your
home and your work environment a healthy one? Do you get enough fresh air,
light, comfortable surroundings, space? Are your interactions with others in
your home and at work peaceful and supportive or fractious and challenging? We process
information from our surroundings all the time. If the external signals are
stressful in some way, our bodies have to work harder to maintain balance. Some
things might be out of your control to change, but look for what you can
influence in order to create a more pleasant environment for yourself. Listen To Your Body! What I
would like to bring your attention to is that your body is communicating with
you all the time. It tells you it is tired, happy, needs food etc. So take
notice and listen when it gives you pain or discomfort. It is trying to get
your attention about something. Keep Your Body Bank Account Healthy! Your body
is your most important bank account. If you keep making withdrawals in the form
of working it too hard and depriving it of good self care and don't put back
credits into your account in the form of rest, recuperation, recreation and good
food, your account will become overdrawn and your body unhealthy. In Summary.. Respect
your body. It is the vehicle that allows you to experience this physical world.
Treat it well, maintain it as you would your home or car, put good nourishment
into it and it will serve you well. Live
consciously - observe the quality of your thoughts, your interactions with life
and others, what you spend your time on and where you put your focus. Nourish
your soul as well as your stomach! We are driven by both our material needs and
also our spiritual needs. Material success means nothing if the spiritual
element of ourselves is not nurtured too, we will always feel that there is
something missing in our lives.. Find out what you are passionate about - what makes
your heart sing and make sure you include it regularly in your life! References 1.
Molecules Of Emotion - Candace B. Pert PH.D, 23-24, 243,285-286 2. I Y Me - David Hamilton, 47-48 and C.L.
Kleinke, T.R. Peterson and T.R Rutledge, Effects of self-generated facial
expressions on mood', Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 1998, 74(1),
272-9. 3. Too Much
Sitting: The Population-Health Science of Sedentary Behavior- PMC3404815, Neville Owen, Geneviève N Healy, Charles E. Matthews, and David W. Dunstan |
Limiting, negative, disempowering beliefs
Posted on 2 January, 2015 at 14:05 |
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The concepts referred to in my earlier post on 'Time' are
actually based on research and observations by scientists such as Bruce Lipton PhD
who wrote 'The Biology of Belief'. He observed that the sub-conscious mind is a
repository of stimulus/response tapes derived from instincts and learned
experiences when we are just small children. Researchers at Kyoto University's
Primate Research Institute found that baby chimps learn simply by observing
their mothers behaviour. The conclusion reached was that in human children also,
the fundamental behaviours, beliefs and attitudes we observe in our parents
become 'hard-wired' as synaptic pathways in our sub-conscious minds. As children, we do not come with a manual on how to deal
with new experiences and so our interpretation of life is based on a very limited
knowledge base and the opinions, prejudices and beliefs of those in our environment.
The sub-conscious mind is like a programmable 'hard drive' into which our life
experiences are downloaded to produce automatically generated
'stimulus-response' behaviours. It will play the same behavioural responses to life's
signals over and over again throughout our life, despite our conscious, adult
mind knowing that the behaviour is unhealthy. The good news is that new
developments in energy psychology or 'neuro-linguistic programming' have
demonstrated that it is possible to access the original memory of the life
event that caused the unhealthy behaviour programming, release the emotional
charge holding it in place and reprogramme in more healthy and resourceful
behaviours and beliefs. Journey work makes use of this technique also. The underpinning negative beliefs held in our sub-conscious
mind are also responsible for sabotaging our potential for success, happiness
and good health; because however much our conscious mind may wish these things
for ourselves, if the underlying programming contradicts this there will always
be a degree of resistance and the sub-conscious mind will relentlessly continue
with its automatically programmed responses. Hence if the underlying belief is that 'there is never
enough time', we will be sub-consciously drawn towards a set of circumstances
that confirms this! Research in Quantum physics also supports this; demonstrating
the power of thoughts to physically influence events and outcomes. (Ref: 'Its The
Thought That Counts' by David R. Hamilton PhD). |
Stay Awake
Posted on 5 November, 2014 at 18:13 |
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If the light illuminates your path, it is for you Follow where it leads. I cannot promise that you will like all that you see, for there are many demons to face along the way. But every demon bears a gift for you.. If you can but see it. Find the gift and celebrate the new richness it brings to your life. There will be stormy seas to cross, And barren lands to travel through. There will be mirages of promised lands, which will vanish before your eyes. And if you stay awake, you will find that truth and clarity begin to appear, that now there is more light than darkness, more joy than pain. A chance to conduct the orchestra of your life and create beautiful symphonies. A chance to live a blessed life - to choose this. Stay Awake, Follow The Light. |
A New Dawn, A New Day
Posted on 5 November, 2014 at 18:05 |
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A New Dawn, A New Day Let all thoughts of negativity go, Release yourself into the flow Of life, of love, of gifts and things, Be ready to see what life will bring. What magic appears upon the screen, Its yours to have, forget what's been. Rewrite the script, new cast, new stage, Beautiful characters on the page. Starting now, begin again. The past is done, transmute the pain. New dawn, new day, rebirth for you, Let freedom bring new energy too. A life well lived, with joy and passion, A chance to start a brand new fashion! Who will you be, from this place of peace? The choice is yours, all fears released. Out with the old, in with the new, Re-invented, authentic and true! S. Lindon November 2014 |
Time
Posted on 23 October, 2013 at 10:47 |
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Time.. all have the same amount of hours in the day, yet some of us seem to have more free time available than others! How much of this is self-inflicted and how much is unavoidable? I always seem to be in a hurry, no matter how much free time was originally available; so I ask myself is this a belief I have that there is never enough time, so that sub-consciously I fritter away any extra time I have to ensure that my belief always holds true! Beliefs are very powerful. They are formed when we have a strong emotional response to an event and are not able to healthily express these feelings. As a result we formulate new 'rules' for ourselves to keep us 'safe' in future, and these sit in our sub-conscious, driving our behaviour in ways that may not be truly supportive to our best interests. Its like having a virus in our computer programming, silently sabotaging our ability to be truly happy and successful. The good news is that Journey work is really effective at pin-pointing the life experience that caused the unsupportive behaviours and clearing them out, so that the deepest truth and truly supportive beliefs can now become our new operating system! If you know that there are unhealthy behaviours holding you back from true happiness and success, contact me for a chat to see if Journey work is right for you. Call: 07711 382117 |
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