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- Shrinky's Remedy for Social Phobia - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Glenn BergerWhat is social phobia? Where does it come from? Why do people have it? How can you get rid of it? At home, Gary told himself there was no point in going out tonight. He was sure to make a fool of himself, and he’d only end up feeling mortified. Walking out of his apartment, he felt like his ...
Views: 2092(1 vote) - DECISION-MAKING - HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU WITH CHANGE? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Eve BernshawARTICLE - HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU WITH CHANGE? 1997 Article New form of life and career counseling creates clarity around issues of change By Eve K. Bernshaw Have you felt powerless around the need to make certain decisions? Has the fear of change or transition created concern, or ...
Views: 3433(1 vote) - Ways to Challenge Fear - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Sheryl PaulLiving with kids close to nature and on a creek, I find that my fear-mind has many opportunities to reveal itself. In spring, when the creek swells to river stature and rushes in white-lipped rapids, I worry that one of my kids will somehow escape through the gate and… In summer, as we gleefully ...
Views: 2164 - Love is Stronger than Fear - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Sheryl PaulMy son is still struggling with his nighttime fears. He’s been engaged in this battle for a year and a half and, while he’s no longer in a state of terror, the fear creeps up steadily enough to prevent him from falling asleep easily. We’ve introduced him to every technique and tool we can think ...
Views: 1681(3 votes) - ***Healing the Past… - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Larry CraneIs it even possible to completely and fully heal the past? Well the good news is yes it is possible for us to heal any hurt; any wound; any tear of sadness or disappointment that we have ever experienced. In order for us to be able to fully transform words of anger, rage, or humiliation ...
Views: 1623(4 votes) - Allow your Fear to Motivate You - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from cedric riceFear is a natural feeling and we can’t avoid it. The one thing that we can learn to do is control it when it happens. If we can learn to control our fear we can take a bad situation and turn it around for our good. Fear is a natural reaction which was given to us in order to help us to overcome ...
Views: 1286(2 votes) - When You Want To Hurt - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from David OttWhen You Want To Hurt - A Letter To Those Who Suffer - When ego control and defenses are close to being shattered, these are the times we become really scared and begin to think hurtful thoughts. These are your ego's ways to try and gain control in situations where you feel overwhelmed, ...
Views: 1754 - What is Voice Movement Therapy? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Christine-Anne PlatelWHAT IS VOICE MOVEMENT THERAPY? Developed by Paul Newham, Voice Movement Therapy (VMT) is an Expressive Arts Therapy that uses the voice as a link to personal growth and mind-body healing. Utilizing very specific vocal components VMT accesses the deeper layers of mind and body memory, and ...
Views: 2794(1 vote) - FEAR: Overcoming The Single Biggest Factor That Holds People Back - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Margie WarrellFear can trap us in lives of quiet desperation that leave us thirsty for purpose, hungry for depth and disconnected from the unique potential that lies within us. New studies in brain plasticity have proven that by doing what scares us, we can build our 'courage muscles' and take our careers, ...
Views: 1363 - Curing The Cause Of Illness, Disease and Suffering - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from David OttTo cure illness and suffering, we need to know the underlying CAUSE. Practitioners are often content to work with and remove the symptoms alone. Unfortunately these symptoms will eventually reactivate within the individual until the route cause of the illness has been dealt with, mentally, ...
Views: 3328(1 vote) - The Perfect Storm, Our Healing Challenges - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from David OttThe Perfect Storm Our Role In Healing Dramas I am always amazed how innocently we enter and how perfectly we are cast for the relationships and healing dramas we are drawn into. If we or others have a lesson to learn or emotional wounds and fears to experience for healing and release, ego ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Releasing fear of failure – with EFT tap -alongs - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Konstadina SadoriniouA common fear that stops people from being proactive is the fear of failure. How can we know that it is there? If there is something we would like to do and feel hesitant doing it, the question can rise as to why we are hesitant. One possible reason could be that we are afraid of failing ...
Views: 1731 - What Can An Amateur Nudist Teach Us About Taking Risks - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Craig HarperToday, I received the following letter from one of my friends. Turns out she’s recently become an amateur nudist. The Letter Today, I did something that I’ve never done before. Something fun, that is – I’ve never changed the oil on my car before but that’s not exactly on my ...
Views: 1882 - The Beauty of Faith - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from cedric riceThis article is about biblical faith. Faith is so beautiful because it is the thing that makes all things possible. Many people have their own concept of faith but the only true faith is biblical. Faith is the knowledge that God can do whatever he wants to and that he is working in your favor. ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Are You Facing a Check Point in Your Work Life? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Judy WhiteGinny, a single mother of four children suddenly found herself taking a good hard look at herself in the mirror one evening. She had worked for many years within the corporate world and was now faced with the possibility of another transition. Yet for the first time since she could remember, ...
Views: 1399 - Fears - Are They Real or Imagined? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Erica TucciWhat is fear? One definition is "a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined." And that's the key…"real" or "imagined". What do you do when fear strikes? It can be in any situation, for example, when we want to follow our heart's ...
Views: 1161 - Letting Go - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreLetting go seems to be one of the most difficult things for most of us to do, yet it’s the most rewarding and freeing experience you can ever give yourself. The ability to let go frees you both emotionally and physically. There is often a misconception as to what “letting go” really ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Doing it For the Money--Everyone is a Harlot - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Scott & Stephen PetulloDisclaimer: The following article about prostitution is in no way meant to promote any kind of illegal activity and we recommend always living within the laws of society. This article is simply meant to encourage thought about the issues of sex, money, programming, judgment, unquestioned yet ...
Views: 990(3 votes) - Overcoming your gag reflex - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Caren ChaffeeA gag reflex is an auto response issue. Just like breathing or like the beating of your heart, there is a programmed response that acts independently of thought. Or does it? Science has shown meditation effects breath and heart rate. Focused thought on images can change stress in the body, ...
Views: 3203 - Change Is Inevitable, Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleWe are witnessing some of the biggest astrological events of our lifetime. Last year, there were events like a grand cross, an eclipse, and all the major planets moved into a new house. I do not profess to know anything about astrological events, but was informed of this by a wise teacher that ...
Views: 2445(1 vote) - Fear: Wandering in A Desert of The Soul… Here Is a Road Map Out! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from James WaltonConsider the passage in the Bible depicting the liberation of the Jewish slaves from captivity in ancient Egypt in Exodus 12: 35-36. The Israelites wandered for forty years in the desert. Forty years represented a lifetime in the scriptures. After they had left Egypt and found themselves in the ...
Views: 1211 - The Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Stacey KleinAs a psychotherapist and a longtime patient of psychotherapy, I have had the good fortune of receiving both training and treatment in numerous schools of cutting edge psychotherapies including Cognitive Behavioral, Gestalt and Psychodynamic therapies. These experiences have helped me determine ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - Social Phobia Treatment With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Andrej SosicSocial phobia is a disorder that has impacted way too many lives. People who suffer from social phobia are not living their lives the way they could. They are missing out on some of the best moments that could have happened to them. That is the reason why they need help as soon as ...
Views: 2449(1 vote) - Developing a Winning Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Ryan LoweI heard a very interesting statement not too long ago that really made me think and it has stuck with me for sometime now… this person made a statement saying “you can measure a person’s height, you can measure how high a person can jump, you can even measure how fast they run, but you CAN NOT ...
Views: 2428 - Fear Be Gone - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Wambui BahatiI recently received an email that prompted me to answer a poll about what I feared most. I didn't reply to the email because my biggest fear at that moment was the fear of receiving more unsolicited email. However, I did start thinking about the subject of fear. What are we afraid of? What is ...
Views: 2178(4 votes) - Travel the World to Improve Your Self - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Oliver WhithamIf you find yourself feeling trapped or depressed, then trust me you are not alone. There is however a simple and effective way to not only overcome your fears of leaving a comfortable situation, but also broaden your horizons. Traveling the world is a simple but effective way to find new ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - ***Rethinking Possible! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Larry Crane“Rethinking possible” begins with a winning attitude. If we don’t think something is possible, we get to be right; each and every time. If we have a doubt, it is magnified in our ego and becomes what we are focusing our attention on. And this doubt will be what we create. Ever had a ...
Views: 1962(5 votes) - The Relationship Between Fear, Anxiety, And Depression - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Greg BakerUltimately, all our depression and anxiety are born out of some sort of fear or the realization of a fear. Fear, according to the Bible, brings torment. This article explores the various mental, emotional, and spiritual torments that often lead to depression and anxiety. There is a direct ...
Views: 2669(1 vote) - Successful Decision Making 101 - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Marty WardDecisions, decisions, decisions…. Some of us are clear-cut, confident deciders while others hem and haw and find it tough to commit. Not deciding is deciding, yet many think that if they can be nice and vague, then they can’t be wrong. They can wiggle out and casually say, “Oh, no I didn’t ...
Views: 1262 - What is the Need of Promoting the Urdu Literature? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from asad asrarOne of the reasons that the people are Pakistan are lagging behind in the international community is that they are not very well educated and not open-minded. The Urdu literature can be a great tool to make people change their mindsets about various things. The following are ...
Views: 827 - Teenagers and Self Mutilation: The Facts - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesTeenagers and Self Mutilation: The Facts Self-mutilation affects nearly one percent of people in the U.S. Teenagers are particularly susceptible to self-mutilation, with girls being four times more likely to self harm than boys. Over ten percent of teenagers are thought to have at least ...
Views: 3040(2 votes) - Why Are We Afraid Of Making Mistakes? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrej SosicIt's not uncommon to be afraid of making mistakes. We all make mistakes and sometimes the consequences are very unpleasant. That's why we tend to avoid doing things that can make us fail. Unfortunately this leads to avoidant behavior. Slowly we begin to avoid all the events that can ...
Views: 5090(3 votes) - False. Evidence. Appearing. Real. - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Vickie GriffithLooking at the Sunday obituary page recently, I noticed how many people near my age are passing away. A wave of dread flowed through me and I thought: What if I only have a few years left? I’ve always wanted to be a Centenarian. And,I’ve always thought that saying out loud that I want to ...
Views: 1276 - The Purpose of My Passion - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Lynnette Tiller ApplingToday, as I was trying to sleep, the Holy Ghost began to show me the entire picture of my life and why ministry is so important. Now, this won't be a deep blog, but it is a eye-opening one! God showed me in less than 10 minutes the intimate details of the Purpose of My Passion. I have come to ...
Views: 1885 - How I overcame my anxiety attacks - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenBack a few years ago I was sitting in my office, quite relaxed, I had a very quaint little book store where I worked only 7 hours a day and had about 4 months holiday throughout the whole year… it was a dream job alright! So I was sitting at my computer and suddenly felt a flutter in my ...
Views: 2178(1 vote) - ABC's Of Overcoming Fear Associated With Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephA - Acknowledge the abuse - past, present and future B- Break the Silence C- Confront your fears & Call for help - There is nothing to be ashamed of D - Don't Blame Yourself - Deliberately set intentions towards empowerment E - Everyone Can Heal F- Fear is worse than the abuse ...
Views: 1623(4 votes) - Fear and Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephEver wonder why victims stay with their abusers and DON'T leave? Many are handicapped by the years of fear and control instilled in them by the abuser. Fear of homelessness. Fear of the inability to provide for the children. Fear the abuser will kill the other parent, children, or everyone in a ...
Views: 2813(3 votes) - What About Fear? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephWhat do you fear the most? Do you think about it often? How is that working for you so far in your life? I remember reading the statement “What you fear the most, will manifest the most” (The Secret). I have never realized this to be so true more than ever. Just like everyone else I have had ...
Views: 1568(12 votes) - Do You Have A Fear Of Embarrassment? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Greg BakerMaking mistakes is part of life. But making mistakes in front of your peers, family, friends, or loved ones often brings a sense of embarrassment. Fearing this embarrassment will invariably cause you even more humiliation. Find out why and what you can do. Embarrassment is the natural result ...
Views: 10194(2 votes) - Wrestling with Self-esteem - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Doug GradyI was a shy, introverted, insecure kid. My parents pushed academics and music. This included "gifted" classes, choir, band, and piano lessons- all worthwhile pursuits, but they did not do much for my geek status. I wanted to be popular, confident, and comfortable in social settings. In eighth ...
Views: 1636(3 votes) - Dealing With Rejection - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Andrej SosicFear of rejection is one of the leading factors for developing avoidant behavior that is so common to people with social anxiety. When we get rejected, we usually get upset and in some circumstances even depressed. A series of rejections can lead to extreme fear of rejection, and that in ...
Views: 2511(2 votes) - How To Purchase Cheaper Car Insurance Coverage - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Alston BalkcomPurchasing less costly car insurance coverage should be possible without meaning that a policyholder gets stuck with minimal or no insurance coverage, or even poor insurance. You clearly can't drive a vehicle if you don't have car or truck insurance coverage; auto insurance coverage is a ...
Views: 1395 - How Happiness Happens - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Anita JeffersonIs it a plane? Is it a star? No, it’s happiness. Questions surround the quest for happiness almost as much as people question what is up in the sky. The difference oftentimes is that the curious gazers will research and seek answers. How about you? Are you curious about happiness? I ...
Views: 1788 - Overcome Fear - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWe all know what it is like to be afraid, hesitant, and unsure in our lives. Worried about outcomes or afraid of the past, it can be everywhere we look. Yet it is not real, it is not a true factor in our lives. We give it so much meaning and power. Fear is really a belief that we will fail, ...
Views: 910(2 votes) - A New Life Choice - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaThe other day I saw a friend I hadn’t seen for quite a while. We had a lovely conversation. At a point in our discussion, I remarked that after all these years of spiritual work I felt much more equipped to deal with the fast changing energies that are sweeping the world today. One week ...
Views: 1744(1 vote) - When Our Heart Compels Us To Make Difficult Choices - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineIt isn’t always easy to do something that we feel in our heart is the right thing to do. Often we find that a difficult decision we felt compelled to act upon is unpopular and met with judgment, hostility, and reprimanding by those who are not even personally affected by our actions. Those ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - Welcome, Class, to Advanced Uncertainty - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Adele McDowellIs your world more down than up? Has sideways become your new vertical? Have your health, sanity, relationships, future plans, money, housing and/or employment concerns been in bucking-bronco states of flux? Have global warming, political warring, economic forecasting, ecological nightmares ...
Views: 3762(2 votes) - In a spiritual funk, untethered and free falling? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Adele McDowellEver felt like you were falling through space? Everything that held you and tethered you has disappeared and evaporated. You are simply bobbing in the cosmos awaiting your next signal. You look to the right; you look to the left. Up, down, over and around, yet, there is no sign indicating your ...
Views: 3673(1 vote) - What is "Normal"? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Shirley GallupA general definition of, "normal," according to the dictionary, is: "conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural." The Psychology definition is: "approximately average in any psychological trait, as intelligence, personality, or emotional adjustment"; ...
Views: 1295(12 votes) - Where In Your Life Is Fear Blocking You? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanBefore I go into this article I would like to make something very clear: NO ONE ALLOWS FEAR TO BLOCK THEIR LIFE! Now some of you maybe balking at that statement, but think about it, if you knew you had fear or if you are feeling fearful, would you really consciously or subconsciously and ...
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