Psychology Has It Backwards

Many people think it is important to love yourself to understand love. We would say trying to love yourself involves a lot of thinking about yourself, and dealing with judgments. When we connect with the spiritual nature of Mind, Consciousness and Thought, the life power before the formation of ideas and judgments, the FEELING of love, a universal, non-contingent contentment and appreciation for life itself -- pure love -- fills us up and we feel a connection deeper than personal love. In that deep feeling, we forget about ourselves and just immerse ourselves in the moment. Love and understanding for all of life emerges from that feeling.Support the show

Exploring the power of thought as the key tool for mental well-being, rejecting the need for external techniques. Understanding internal dialogue to find true happiness and peace. Critiquing the reliance on specific tools in psychology. Overcoming self-doubt in sports and embracing simplicity for self-discovery and empowerment.

Some treatments for those who have experienced trauma assume that past trauma manifests in people's bodies, and creates chronic pain or discomfort. From a 3P perspective, trauma is not a "thing" or a "condition;" it is a memory, images carried forward through time which come to life as feelings via consciousness when the thought is present. The brain and the body and our physical feelings are all part of the world of form; our thinking is a spiritual power, our way of using the formless energy of life to generate our own experience of our lives. So we may "feel" trauma as we recall it, but what we are feeling is our Consciousness bringing a memory to life. When the memory fades, or when we come to understand what thought and memories are, the experience of it changes.Support the show

Mental illness diagnoses are actually snapshots of times when someone is caught up in dysfunctional thinking, not descriptions of their character or being. People can become frightened by a diagnosis, as if it was a truth about them, and feel hopeless. As people realize their power to think and experience their thinking as real, they understand when to take thoughts to heart and when to allow them to pass. They see how quieting their minds allows wisdom to restore equilibrium. They know their innate resilience as their true nature, sometimes obscured by the insecure thoughts called diagnoses.Support the show

Many therapy approaches are focused on trauma, based on the assumption that people who have experienced trauma must come to peace and move on in life. Three Principles practitioners assume people can realize that past trauma is a memory, a ghostly image from the past recalled in the present and re-experienced via Consciousness. It has no power but the power people give it as it comes to mind. We focus on understanding the nature of thought that allows us to recall memories and see them for what they are without suffering in the present.Support the show

We talk a lot about Insight; it is a truly remarkable gift, always available to all of us. We can't say enough about the freedom and depth we gain from living from insight, rather than chasing beliefs. The source of beliefs is the intellect, the already known. Beliefs are ideas we generate from reorganizing our memory -- our bank of knowledge -- to try to understand or decide things in the present. Insights arise out of the blue, from Wisdom, always relevant to our present-moment situations. When we are able to let go of churning through our thoughts and accept not knowing until we "see" what we need to know, life feels easy and things work out in unexpected ways. Insight works beyond our intellect to allow us to see true change and make sense of our lives.Support the show

The podcast discusses the difference between principles and theories, highlighting how principles serve as foundational truths in understanding human cognition. It explores the power of thoughts in shaping experiences and emphasizes the importance of being open to new ideas and perspectives for personal growth. Additionally, it delves into the contrast between principles and theories in psychology for maintaining mental well-being.

Explore the concept of toxic positivity in psychology, the importance of acknowledging struggles, and embracing genuine positivity. Learn about navigating grief without falling into toxic positivity and embracing the full spectrum of emotions and life experiences.

This is the time of year when most of us come up with a list of things we must commit to do in the New Year.  It has become a source of wry humor that most of us compare notes in February and realize we haven't kept up or aren't really committed to our "resolutions."  For some, that's amusing, for others, it sets off negative, judgmental thinking.  Yet, when we understand how thought works, it makes sense.  We don't change because we "should" or we feel pressure.  Change comes from moments of inspiration, when a change feels obvious and easy, because it arises from our wisdom and and makes sense to us.Support the show

Discover the true meaning of quietness beyond external silence and the transformative power of quiet reflection in decision-making. Embrace uncertainty with composure and inner wisdom for a magical life. Challenge conventional thinking for health and well-being this holiday season.