Contemplation #7 A wonderful affirmation on the power of perfect peace which lives within us in every moment and in every breath we breath. (from the Daily Word-a Unity Publication) **************************************** Inner Peace Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Proverbs 3:17 My soul is centered in God. I am one […]
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Sameness Loves Diversity
Contemplation #6 “I am the thread that runs through the pearls, as in a necklace.” The Bhagavad Gita “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” (Mark 12:31) It is a psychological fact that what we focus on, we amplify. It is a law of perception amplified by the creative power of the mind. For example, we focus on what is frustrating us and […]
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Contemplation #5 “All of man’s problem’s could be solved if he could just learn to sit alone in a room with himself for an hour.” – Pascal (1623-1662) Over three and a half centuries ago, Pascal, the famous French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher recognized and wrote about the importance, yet difficulty, of learning to quiet […]
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Contemplation #4 “Why are favor and disgrace alarming? Seeking favor is degrading: alarming when it is gotten, alarming when it is lost… Man’s true self is eternal, yet he thinks, “I am this body and will soon die.” The Tao (verse 13) “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you […]
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Contemplation #3 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) Everyone has at least one; a problem that just seems to defy resolution. It seems that no matter what you try, nothing works. The problem remains and even grows worse over […]
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Contemplation #2 “With great leaders above them, people barely know one exists.” The Tao It is an unfortunate fact that narcissism is attracted to positions of leadership and authority as metal is to the magnet. Many would be leaders are drawn to pursue positions of leadership and authority by their need to inflate their sagging egos; without recognition, status, and power, they feel lacking, […]
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Contemplation #1 “Seek and you will find;knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7) “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!” (Proverbs 16:16) In the 16th verse of the 16th chapter of Proverbs, we are encouraged to seek wisdom, for it is more precious than silver or gold! Unfortunately, […]
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Vic Rebman, Ph.D. For those of you who are following my webinar, here are the quotes from our 2nd session. These are great quotes to review and contemplate! Quotes on Self-Esteem: “In essence, you are neither inferior nor superior to anyone. True self-esteem arises out of that realization.” – Echart Tolle “Productive achievement is a […]
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In Part I, I reviewed the clinical literature which clearly contradicts the “clinical imbalance” theory of depression and anxiety. Results indicate approximately 80% of the effectiveness of anti-depressant medications are due to placebo. Here are some other interesting facts to be aware of in the effective treatment of depression and anxiety: Genetic pre-disposition for the […]
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Do anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medications do what they say? Research says it is a placebo effect for most individuals, and discounts the bio-chemical imbalance theory for taking medications….Learning skills through CBT is an effective way to treat anxiety and depression…and there is research to prove it!!! Part I of 2. Stay tuned.
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