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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

The Psychology Behind Why We Keep Secrets

Can You Keep A Secret? As a small child, I found it nearly impossible to keep my Christmas purchases a secret. I tried to avoid the recipient after buying their gift because I’d lose control of my mouth and would spontaneously reveal my secret. Even such a small secret was very uncomfortable to keep. As I got older, the challenge increased. I remember friends saying, “I’m going to tell you something, but don’t tell anyone.” I’d reply, “No, please don’t tell me.” I knew the mental torture that I would surely endure once their secret was deposited into my mind.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

The Power of Asking, “What Do I Value Most In My Life?”

A really powerful question to ask ourselves is, “What do I value most in my life?” You might get an answer right away, or your mind might go completely blank. You might hear a superficial answer like your house, your truck, or chicken wings. If that occurs, ask your mind, “What does my house, truck, or chicken wings represent to me?” You might have to drill through a few layers of people and things. But, your final answer will ultimately be a quality that is void of emotional agitation, such as peace, unconditional love, or freedom.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

The Beliefs Behind Why People Lie

In my other articles, I call all beliefs lies because all beliefs come from our false self. That doesn’t make them bad or wrong; it merely puts them in their proper perspective. True authenticity results when we give up our false self and move from our head to our heart. In this article, I’ll discuss the act of being dishonest in the form of omission, white lies, and full-blown dishonesty. You could say it is about being false within the false self.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

Top Ten Beliefs to Let Go for Big Results

We are constantly bombarded by beliefs that are presented as true. Our discrimination is taxed to the max. To really live in this world, but not become a victim of it, requires discrimination that is as finely tuned as a classical piano. The ultimate proof that it is time to let go of a belief is when it doesn’t feel good, and when it is not win-win for everyone. When you learn to apply these two criteria honestly, you find that there is not much real truth in your mind. It is a humbling experience. I’ve been there.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

When the Personality Meets the True Self

In 1948, psychologist Bertram Forer gave his introductory psychology students a questionnaire and told them that they would each receive a unique personality analysis based on their responses. But unbeknownst to his students, Bertram was conducting a psychological experiment. Instead of each student getting a unique analysis, they got the following paragraph:

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

Ending the Victim Advantage (Part I)

The Poor Me Control Drama Nearly every day someone says to me, “I'm sick of hearing victims whine.” Aren't we all? Taking responsibility for our lives has finally come of age. Those who pretend that they are always innocent victims just rub us the wrong way. If we turn away from them, we feel guilty. And sometimes we should not turn away because the victim is truly crying for help.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

Ending the Victim Advantage (Part II)

The Lost Secret of Masculine and Feminine Roles

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

The Golden Rule of the Ancient Hawaiian Huna

“What you think you do to others, you actually do to yourself,” was the original Golden Rule according to the ancient Hawaiian Huna masters. It is a powerful statement that is life changing if you learn how to apply it.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

Could Google Be the New False God?

Since my first blog post, I’ve had articles that were viewed by many and other articles that no one found. I’m definitely not a page rank queen. I love to write and am passionate about my topic. I hate choosing a word so that Google will find my blog post attractive. I’ve attended plenty of webinars and teleconferences where each leader claims to know the secret desires of Google that allow anyone to become a worthy participant in his world. I’m certain Google is a man; he has all the same qualities as the old man on the throne and Santa Claus.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

Come On, Cathy! Are All Beliefs Lies? Really?

What Is Real? Albert Einstein said, "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." Few people understand what he meant. Einstein realized that truth and reality are not the same thing. Let me explain. People often ask me, “Cathy, do you really mean ALL beliefs are lies? Aren’t there some exceptions?” They are shocked when I respond with “YES, all beliefs are technically lies.” They all contribute to a false reality known as the illusion.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

When Hope is Nothing More Than Hype

According to Google, every day around 13,600,000 people search for hope on the web. People are desperate for hope. They think hope is somewhere out there, and they need to acquire it to get what they want from life.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

Creating From the Inside Out

The Creative Process Most creative processes involve setting goals, deciding what actions need to be taken in order to succeed, and finding the motivation to do what must be done. Success requires willpower. Getting the goal, or the perks associated with the goal, is the purpose of creating in this way.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

Beyond Astrology: Living from the Center of the Wheel

Years ago, I had the opportunity as part of my Master’s Degree program to self-design a class. I could ask any professor to be my mentor. One of the professors at my university was a brilliant astrologer and therapist from the Jung Institute in Zurich. I wanted to learn astrology from her. When she accepted my proposal, I was absolutely thrilled.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

The Lost Art of Storytelling

Recently, I enrolled in an online story conference. I’m usually enriched by the insights into human nature that storywriters possess. But this conference provided a different insight. The leader of the conference encouraged participants to share their most important life story. There were many volunteers who desperately wanted to jump into the spotlight. They described past memories, problems, and occasional successes. Each storyteller would go on and on enamored with the details of their life; we listeners just wished they would get to the point.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

The Long Jou ey from Should to Could

I remember the first time I realized that the difference between should and could was far greater than a couple of letters. I was newly married, still in college, and it was time for me to choose my major.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

How To Remain a Mental Virgin

When I explain to people that I teach the art of letting go of beliefs, I often get a blank stare. Some people ask me to provide an example of a belief. At first, this did not make sense to me. Doesn’t everyone know what constitutes a belief? Apparently, many people are questioning the notion of beliefs these days. According to the Google keyword search tool, every month over three million people perform a search using the phrase, “What is a belief?”

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

What’s Believing Got to do With It?

My life did a U-tu the day that I noticed the word belief contains the word “lie” within it. I’m sure people notice that all the time and consider it coincidental. I felt that it was an important clue to the truth left by some wise ones from the past.

Primary topic: Belief

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By Cathy EckRecently published1 topic

What's Up With Bobby's Beliefs?

Five-year-old Bobby is just learning to read. He speaks the word bead when he should have said bed. Bobby’s father tells him that he is stupid. Bobby’s father chuckles as he utters his words, thinking he is just kidding around. But Bobby doesn’t notice the chuckle; he only notices the words because Bobby wants to impress his father.

Primary topic: Belief

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