I’ve learned and continue to learn quite a bit from the people who share their life stories with me. Often people come into therapy wondering, “what is my purpose.. where is the meaning.” It seems that for some people I know and work with, it has something to do with the character of your life. How you decorate the moments.
Symptoms are the body’s way of telling us something is wrong however we do not often find ourselves listening to the messages, rather we look for a simple quick solution to relieve the pain. Treating the symptom does not treat the cause and leaves us unprepared for the pains of life. There are several techniques one can use that can be generalized to situations of grief and other painful moments in life.
While some may believe to change means having a “just do it” attitude, research shows that a few things are usually in place before desirable change becomes the new habit. The following evidence was taken from a study that investigated the ingredients people need in order to make healthier decisions.
A recent study has found that our brains function and deteriorate the same way when we overeat just as it would if we were addicted to a drug. Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute found other interesting behaviors that will shed light on how difficult it is to choose healthy options when you have started eating foods high in sugar and fat.
Everyone can identify with what it means to have a bad day however many people suffer silently with illness that masquerades as health. This presents a unique problem in that people with certain types of illnesses such as depression, multiple sclerosis or beginning stages of other illnesses may experience intermittent symptoms that paralyzes them, rendering them unable to complete daily activities such as hygiene rituals eating or even getting out of bed. A few days later, they feel some relief from their symptoms and are able to “catch up.” This leaves both the person and their community to question the inconsistent nature of their symptoms.
George Santayan said, “Memory itself is an internal rumor.” Well, the rumor is out. Neuroscience researcher Joseph E. LeDoux, author of “Synaptic Self” and “The Emotional Brain”recently published research that indicates that as we remember an event our recollection of that event actually changes.
A client (Ms A), would like to share her story with you to illustrate the example of last week’s post (dancing with the worry). Ms A had embarked on a very stressful time in her life that included a recent change in job, then a change in management, relationship issues and became a homeowner during economic downturn when she became overwhelmed by fear.
“If you wish to entrench a thought, condemn it, avoid it, and fight it. If you wish to liberate a thought or position, accept it, dance with it.”
Avoiding pain and seeking pleasure is the heart of the human condition. So why is it that we continue to live in times other than the present, unable to find happiness in the day to day?
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I’ve learned and continue to learn quite a bit from the people who share their life stories with me. Often people come into therapy wondering, “what is my purpose.. where is the meaning.” It seems that for some people I know and work with, it has something to do with the character of your life. How you decorate the moments.
Symptoms are the body’s way of telling us something is wrong however we do not often find ourselves listening to the messages, rather we look for a simple quick solution to relieve the pain. Treating the symptom does not treat the cause and leaves us unprepared for the pains of life. There are several techniques one can use that can be generalized to situations of grief and other painful moments in life.
While some may believe to change means having a “just do it” attitude, research shows that a few things are usually in place before desirable change becomes the new habit. The following evidence was taken from a study that investigated the ingredients people need in order to make healthier decisions.
A recent study has found that our brains function and deteriorate the same way when we overeat just as it would if we were addicted to a drug. Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute found other interesting behaviors that will shed light on how difficult it is to choose healthy options when you have started eating foods high in sugar and fat.
Everyone can identify with what it means to have a bad day however many people suffer silently with illness that masquerades as health. This presents a unique problem in that people with certain types of illnesses such as depression, multiple sclerosis or beginning stages of other illnesses may experience intermittent symptoms that paralyzes them, rendering them unable to complete daily activities such as hygiene rituals eating or even getting out of bed. A few days later, they feel some relief from their symptoms and are able to “catch up.” This leaves both the person and their community to question the inconsistent nature of their symptoms.
Defenses are meant to help us cope through difficult times however if the same ones are used excessively, they can easily create an inner battlefield wherein no one wins.
George Santayan said, “Memory itself is an internal rumor.” Well, the rumor is out. Neuroscience researcher Joseph E. LeDoux, author of “Synaptic Self” and “The Emotional Brain”recently published research that indicates that as we remember an event our recollection of that event actually changes.
A client (Ms A), would like to share her story with you to illustrate the example of last week’s post (dancing with the worry). Ms A had embarked on a very stressful time in her life that included a recent change in job, then a change in management, relationship issues and became a homeowner during economic downturn when she became overwhelmed by fear.
“If you wish to entrench a thought, condemn it, avoid it, and fight it. If you wish to liberate a thought or position, accept it, dance with it.”
Avoiding pain and seeking pleasure is the heart of the human condition. So why is it that we continue to live in times other than the present, unable to find happiness in the day to day?
