All too often I forget people have their own ideas, their own life, their own … everything. That’s when Me Messages come into play, If you don’t like what people say to you then rather than attack or keep silent, try a Me Message: “I feel bad /hurt about what you are saying … Read more
These are rated the widest /broadest impact on… YOU Most of you joined this group after these were written. Take time to see what you’re missing. (Think of a current problem, then Use your intuition on which will ‘help’ you most, and, …don’t be surprised when it works! PLEASE pass it on.) * … Read more
I wash my hands before eating = Filter I must wash my hands before eating = Barrier When camping you would get very hungry! No eating at drive-ins. etc. Our Filters define us whereas our Barriers limit us. Ok, so? The other day I went to work without realizing I had not combed … Read more
Lower your heart rate, dilate your arteries, stimulate your appetite and burn up calories, …without exercise! When you laugh or smile, even when you don’t feel happy, you release endorphins which help relieve stress and build your immune system. (Richard Davidson, professor of psychology and psychiatrist. Paul Ekman, psychologist. Arnie Cann, professor of psychology, … Read more
Chronic pain, sexual dysfunction, Parkinson’s, and many other ailments respond robustly to placebos. OK, so? A recent fMRI study shows placebo reduces pain-related activity in the spinal cord. Placebo effects extend beyond the brain. (Science 326) (I agree, I walked on hot coals in 1985) Interesting, but still… Two recent antidepressant trials show a doubling in placebo … Read more