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Organizing, De-cluttering and Psychology

Recently we have had a craze here in the U.S. with the Marie Condo phenomenon of “sparking joy”. This lovely Asian woman is teaching people to only keep the possessions which bring them happiness. So what is the psychological basis for this? Do people truly feel better in neater, organized surroundings?  Generally, the answer is yes. Our brain takes in a great deal of our environment unconsciously. Thus, having unfinished work, items which are out… Read More »Organizing, De-cluttering and Psychology

Laughter as Medicine

I returned from an amazing seminar in Europe last week. Beyond the positive thinking information that we learned, I have to say, the experience of laughter was one of the most poignant lessons that I received. I laughed more than I have in a long time with the light-hearted people on the trip. I laughed myself to sleep for the first time in my life.  But what is this laughter that humans engage in? Why… Read More »Laughter as Medicine

Grounding- 4 Techniques

Feeling grounded means feeling at home in your body; feeling secure, comfortable and peaceful on earth. Grounding can help one to overcome external psychic and psychological influences as well. Different circumstances can lead one to feel ungrounded. Trauma, mental illness, or even doing a great deal of spiritual work such as fasting or meditating can lead one to feel as if they are floating somewhat outside of their body.  In such scenarios one can begin… Read More »Grounding- 4 Techniques

WHY?- A Revolutionary Question to Change Your Perspective

Recently I was working with someone who had a negative outlook and wasn’t feeling happy.  So I asked a pivotal question. Why did you choose this experience? This was game-changing for my client. To ask the question, “Why is my soul doing this for me? Why have I chosen to experience this; what is the benefit?” is a profound way to gain perspective on a situation.  For example in this client’s situation, people kept telling… Read More »WHY?- A Revolutionary Question to Change Your Perspective

Judge Not Lest… You Become Really Annoyed!

WHY CRITICIZING OTHERS CAN BE DETRIMENTAL TO YOU You may have heard the biblical statement “Judge not lest ye be judged”. This could be interpreted as meaning that if you judge others you subject yourself to the possibility of being judged.  However, there is also the basic psychological fact that residing in a state of agitation is not advantageous. Thus, if one is often finding fault with others, one is not existing in a state… Read More »Judge Not Lest… You Become Really Annoyed!

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