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- Boundaries: Can Developmental Trauma Cause Someone To Build Walls Around Themselves? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIn general, someone could prefer to spend time by themselves and when they are around others, they could have the tendency to lose who they are. When they are in their own company, then, they could have a fairly strong connection with their inner world and feel free to do just about whatever ...
Views: 93 - The Illusion of Constant Action - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2022 from santosh krinskyIt is a malady of modern society that we believe we must stay constantly busy, We do not understand nor appreciate the value of quiet time for contemplation and stepping outside of the whirl of day to day activities to unite our awareness with that of the consciousness which manifests in the ...
Views: 92 - Relationships: Can Someone’s Childhood Cause Them To Play The Victim Role In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperRight now, someone could be in a relationship that is not very fulfilling, and there could be a number of reasons why this is. Now, this could be because they are with someone who is incredibly abusive but, then again, it might not be this severe. Instead, they could be with someone who ...
Views: 110 - This Dermatologist Provides the Most Precise and Advanced Way to Treat Skin Cancer | John Zade - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2022 from Saba AlamSkin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosis in America. It is developed when certain types of skin cells grow and reproduce unregulated. Skin growths on the body can generally be broken down into being benign, meaning they don't spread or harm you, or malignant, meaning these ...
Views: 113 - Staying Grounded in A Chaotic World - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2022 from Judi MoreoBy Judi Moreo The world that we are living in today is anything but peaceful and predictable. It seems that every day there is some new tragedy or cause for fear that demands every ounce of our attention. These incidents come from every direction and in all shapes and sizes. Whether a ...
Views: 97 - Disconnected: Can Developmental Trauma Cause Someone To Disconnect From Their Body? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to get into a relationship, what could soon stand out is that they don’t have a good connection to their needs and feelings. Before this, they might not have realised how disconnected they were. But, now that they need to be in touch with both of these elements, it will be ...
Views: 90 - Hypnotherapy Helps You Find What You Look for Within - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2022 from Wajahat AliWhere it counts inside the confusing extravagance of void space... On the off chance that you will go there, let me know what you will have found. Our everyday existence is like surface of a lake, a waterway anxiety hypnotherapy near me, an ocean (contingent upon your compartment). There are ...
Views: 100 - The Ancient History Of Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2022 from Wajahat AliThe specialty of hypnotism has been known for a really long time, from old clans in Africa, Aboriginal Australians and Tibetan priests all having a background marked by daze like states, odd mending functions and the achievement of torment resisting accomplishments. The most seasoned put down ...
Views: 86 - Overcoming the Impulse to Anger - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2022 from santosh krinskyMost people believe that both the impulse of desire and the impulse to anger are both inherent, deeply established reactions that are either completely impossible, or virtually impossible, to overcome and remove from one’s life. They say that one may succeed in controlling outer expressions of ...
Views: 108 - Loss: Can Someone Feel Guilty After A Parent Has Passed On? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperAfter having recently lost a parent, someone could find that they are now experiencing a number of different feelings. There can also be a sense of shock around what has happened, with them finding it hard to accept that they will never see this parent again. When it comes to how they feel, ...
Views: 133 - Kindness to You is Kindness to Me; Kindness to Me is Kindness to You - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2022 from Rick HansonI usually describe a practice as something to do: get on your own side, see the being behind the eyes, take in the good, etc. This practice is different: it's something to recognize. From this recognition, appropriate action will follow. Let me explain. Some years ago, I was invited to give a ...
Views: 92 - How to Deal With Anger and Other Strong Vital Reactions - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2022 from santosh krinskyThere is an idea, prevalent in some aspects of Western psychology, both mainstream and ‘pop’ psychology, that it is unhealthy to internalize and hold in strong reactions or emotions such as anger. They counsel letting it out and thereby saving oneself from the psychological and physical effects ...
Views: 104 - Deep Tissue Massage- Definition, Benefits, and Possible Side Effects - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2022 from Jack HillHow Can We Define Deep Tissue Massage? Deep tissue massage is a highly beneficial massaging procedure and technique. It works specifically on the deep, underlying, and core muscle layers. Moreover, it targets various sections and issues associated with the musculoskeletal system. It can ...
Views: 102 - Do You Need To Forgive Yourself? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperA lot is said about how important it is to forgive another but, in comparison, very little is said about how important it is to forgive oneself. It could be said that one reason for this is that if someone blames another, it will be easy to spot; whereas if they blame themselves, this won’t be ...
Views: 101 - Did You Have To Give Up Parts Of Yourself To Be Accepted As A Child? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperDuring someone’s early years, they may have generally been able to express themselves. So, while they may have had to lose touch with certain parts of themselves, they won’t have had to completely lose themselves. Alternatively, this may have been a time when they were generally unable to ...
Views: 87 - Yogic Sadhana and Depression - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2022 from santosh krinskyPractitioners of yoga are not exempt from the play of the gunas, the qualities of Nature, and thus, are from time to time, subject to bouts of discouragement and depression when tamas is in the ascendent. It may happen when a particular goal or ambition is thwarted or delayed, as the frustration ...
Views: 113 - Emotionally Shut Down: Can Developmental Trauma Stop Someone From Being A Feeling Human Being? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone is made up of at least three parts, so their thinking, emotional and instinctual self, it doesn’t mean that this will stand out. The reason for this is that they could come across as though they only possess the first self. Therefore, they could come across as though they are ...
Views: 84 - Understanding and Overcoming Depression - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2022 from santosh krinskyIn today’s world, depression is a widespread malady that affects people throughout the world. In many cases, pharmaceutical drugs are known to have potential ‘side effects’ that can cause depression, thoughts of suicide, or other dark moods that inhibit the ability of the individual to function ...
Views: 127 - The Origin of Joy - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2022 from santosh krinskyThere is a difference between ‘joy’ and ‘enjoyment’. Enjoyment is a more or less passive state, such as when we enjoy some form of entertainment. Joy, on the other hand, is an active status, which rises spontaneously through involvement and action. If we observe children, we see that they ...
Views: 115 - Mother-Enmeshed Men: Does A Mother-Enmeshed Man Care More About His Mother Than Himself? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIf a man is in a position where he spends a lot of time and energy doing things for his mother, it is likely to mean that he will neglect himself. The reason for this is that he only has so much time and energy and if these two resources are being directed towards his mother, he will have less ...
Views: 108 - Addressing and Overcoming Boredom - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2022 from santosh krinskyAs long as we remain bound to the ego-personality, we are caught in the play of the three gunas, or qualities of nature. Every individual is subject to all three, and their constant interchange. Thus, there will be times and circumstances where tamas, the quality of indolence and darkness comes ...
Views: 110 - Emotional Collapse: Can Someone Often Feel Like They Are In A Deep Hole If They Experienced Developmental Trauma? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone might not ever climb down into a hole, it doesn’t mean that they won’t ever feel like they are in a hole. They could often have moments when they feel they are deep in the ground. Not only this but when they are in this hole, they could feel as though they will never get out ...
Views: 171 - Self-Acceptance: Can Someone’s Childhood Stop Them From Being Able To Accept Themselves? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may find, if they were to step back and reflect on their life, is that they have the inclination to hide themselves. As a result of this, how they generally come across won’t reflect who they truly are. This will mean that a number of their needs and feelings will rarely ...
Views: 100 - Fear Is Based in the Limitations of Ignorance and Unconsciousness - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2022 from santosh krinskyIn The Life Divine, Sri Aurobindo describes the sevenhold ignorance which limits the human being. We live in a world about which we know very little, and we lack a complete understanding of the significance of our lives, the meaning of existence, or the processes of Time. As a result, we act as ...
Views: 103 - Give Yourself a Nature Prescription - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2022 from Noelle NelsonAmid the pandemic, when we were for the most part quarantined, urged to remain indoors as much as possible, I had an overwhelming urge to get out into nature. Living as I do in Southern California, I figured I could go find a beach and stare at the ocean for a bit without breaking any quarantine ...
Views: 112 - Relationships: Can Someone’s Childhood Set Them Up To Believe That It Is Their Responsibility To Save Others? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperWhat could be normal is for someone to continually end up with people who are unable to truly be there for them. When they are in a relationship, then, it could be as though they are with a child as opposed to an adult. There is a chance that they are currently in a relationship with someone ...
Views: 141 - How to Overcome Fear - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2022 from santosh krinskyA number of years ago, a crowd of anti-war protesters in Washington DC were gathered in front of a federal building and were suddenly confronted with a phalanx of heavily armed police wielding guns, batons and potentially tear gas cannisters, arriving with numerous paddy wagons, who surrounded ...
Views: 127 - Grow a Key Inner Strength - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2022 from Rick HansonWe all have issues - including demands upon us, stresses, illnesses, losses, vulnerabilities, and pain. (As Alan Watts put it: "Life is wiggly.") Of course, many of our issues - in the broad sense I'm using the word here - are related to important sources of fulfillment, such as starting a ...
Views: 95 - Understanding the Nature of Fear and Its Effects on the Being - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2022 from santosh krinskyWherever we focus attention, we create a direct relationship with the object of that attention. It may be through aspiration towards a higher consciousness, devotion to an ideal or through love for a revered guide or teacher; or it may be through the reaction of fear about some person, event or ...
Views: 120 - Passivity: Can Someone Be Passive If They Experienced Developmental Trauma? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIn general, someone could find it hard to get things done and they could spend a lot of time sitting around. When they do take action, it could typically be because they feel that they have to. For example, this could show that they have to go to work or have run out of food. Behind actions ...
Views: 107 - Aspiration, Faith and Realisation - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2022 from santosh krinskyAspiration in terms of the yogic process is a tuning of the consciousness towards the spiritual reality, and thereby shifting the focus away from the ego-personality to the divine. The aspiration directs the attention, but must be followed up with an attitude of receptivity so that the response, ...
Views: 108 - Healing Journey: Can Someone Try To Do Everything By Themselves If They Were Neglected During Their Early Years? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperAfter getting to the stage where they can see that they are not in a good way, someone can look for a way to change their life. There is a chance that they have been this way for quite some time. Either way, they will have taken a big step by becoming aware of what is going as if this hasn’t ...
Views: 137 - The Importance of the Attitude of Trust for the Yogic Practitioner - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2022 from santosh krinskyIn our world today, we tend to doubt everything, question everything, trust in nothing. We recognise how much dissembling takes place, how many illusions are placed before our eyes, and we frequently have the experience that when we trust in someone or something, we tend to later see that we ...
Views: 94 - How people can optimize their brain power and brain health by enrolling in this course. And, they will learn how to teach these skills to others and make a great living. - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2022 from Abdul KarimLearn how to teach people how to learn. When you master the skills required to help your students do their best, you'll be able to help them achieve their goals and realize their potential. You will build a lucrative career as a professional tutor, with the ability to teach in any city or ...
Views: 134 - Comparing Thought and Intuition as Problem-Solving Methodologies - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2022 from santosh krinskyThe West, in particular, believes in the power of thought to solve problems. The educational system focuses its attention on analysis and categorization, and eventually adds the precepts of logical thought as a methodology to work through problems step by step. The scientific method, as it is ...
Views: 117 - 5 Reasons Why A Detox Retreat Is Good For Your Health - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2022 from Sp KumarA detox retreat can be beneficial if you suffer from digestive issues such as bloating, gas, or constipation. A detox's cleansing effects can help break down food more efficiently and ease digestive discomfort. Toxins can sap your energy levels, leaving you feeling tired and sluggish. A ...
Views: 115 - How do I stop overthinking about past? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2022 from Dada BhagwanInstead of living in the moment, we live for the most part in our minds, cluttered with thoughts. These thoughts are in fact part of our memories from the past. These memories are either pleasant or unpleasant, depending upon whether we had a like or dislike towards them when they ...
Views: 95(1 vote) - Consciousness: Does A Large Part Of Humanity Feel Comfortable Being Enslaved? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperAt the height of the pandemic, it wasn’t possible for a lot of people to live as they usually would. This was a time when so many people had to isolate themselves from others and were only able to go out for the basics and perhaps to work, that’s if they were a key worker, for instance. As ...
Views: 101 - Dealing with Difficulties and Setbacks Along the Way - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2022 from santosh krinskyWe tend to judge things, events, opportunities, setbacks, obstacles and directions from the standpoint of our individual ego-personality. When we take up a spiritual path, we expect that our efforts, and our devotion to the guide or master in whom we rely, will smooth the path in front of us and ...
Views: 99 - Finding a Solution that Provides Peace Without Sacrificing Progress in the Universal Manifestation - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2022 from santosh krinskyIf the drive towards progress is fueled by dissatisfaction and anxiety felt by the individual, we are left with the concern that achieving peace must come at the cost of giving up the active life and the development of consciousness in the world. We either have to sink back to the level of the ...
Views: 96 - Free Video: ANXIETY DISORDERS a Good General Talk - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2022 from James LowranceI am a fellow patient advocate and know well about anxiety disorders, having experienced them myself. Do I still suffer from this emotional neurosis today? Yes, but to a much lesser degree than when I was younger (now age-59, this year of 2022). Anxiety, whether chronic (generalized but strong) ...
Views: 110 - What You Should Know About Family System Therapy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2022 from Alena MathewHistorically, the term "family" referred to people related by blood, marriage, or adoption. Today's definition encompasses the many strong relations that constitute the basis of your life, regardless of whether you share DNA. Family therapy may be beneficial in many issues affecting familial ...
Views: 114 - Entitlement: Can Developmental Trauma Stop Someone From Developing A Healthy Sense Of Entitlement? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperWhat could stand out, that’s if someone was to step back and reflect on their life, is that they give a lot but they don’t receive much back. After this, they could find that they don’t believe that they deserve to have what they need and want. Due to this, it is not going to matter how much ...
Views: 109 - The Human Dilemma: the Underlying Cause of Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2022 from santosh krinskyBeing human is uncomfortable. We do not have the innocence of living that we find in the animal kingdom. We struggle with the pressure of growing knowledge about ourselves and our world, and an awareness of past, present and future that haunts us all the time. For many, this pressure is so ...
Views: 111 - Mother Wounds: Can A Man Feel Unlovable If He Had A Mother Who Was Unavailable? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough a man may have the desire to be in a loving relationship, it doesn’t mean that he will believe that this is possible. The reason for this is that he might have had this desire for quite some time and not been able to make much progress. He could look back on his life and see that he ...
Views: 110 - How to Design Attractive Custom Boxes for Your CBD Business - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2022 from Saba AlamPackaging of a product has become of the utmost importance to the owners and businessmen, who work tirelessly to introduce a unique and efficient product in the market to keep up with their contenders. This recognition and importance developed over time as the result of creative, ...
Views: 106 - Man: the Being Who Worries - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2022 from santosh krinskyAnxiety arises when we extrapolate from a current circumstance or event to what we anticipate, imagine or speculate will follow. Some of this speculation is logical, following what we know of the method of Nature and the rollout of events through Time, although there is no absolute certainty ...
Views: 103 - Eat Right - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2022 from Rick HansonThe easiest and usually most effective way to replenish your body is through good nutrition. Most of us have a diet that is very different from the one that we are adapted to through millions of years of evolution - a diet of mainly vegetables, fruits, nuts, and meat. Humans first started ...
Views: 92 - What are 11 facts about cerebral palsy? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2022 from Hemlata ChhabraThere is a lot of fascinating information about cerebral palsy that people may use to better understand their condition and live better. Even though CP is a prevalent movement condition, many people have misconceptions about what it actually is. This post will present 11 fascinating facts to ...
Views: 112 - The Third Step in the Mental Discipline: Control of Thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2022 from santosh krinskyThe inner control of thoughts is a further development once the poise of the witness consciousness has been attained. As the seeker observes the thoughts, he can also determine their effect in the being, and see if they lead to uplifting, widening, and harmonizing results, or whether they shrink ...
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