Psychology Has It Backwards

What happens when a community dedicated to self-empowerment is labeled a cult? Dive into the misconceptions surrounding personal transformation and explore how genuine growth is often misunderstood. Discover the power of individual thought and how each person can shape their reality. Unpack the false narrative that past experiences define current mental health, and embrace the idea that we all possess inherent mental well-being. This enlightening conversation champions personal insight and the beauty within everyone.

Discover how a single thought can spark monumental change in your life. A woman's journey through panic reveals the power of personal insight in overcoming fear. Explore how musicians can transform depression into positive awareness. The metaphor of popcorn illustrates varied paces of healing, emphasizing the importance of a relaxed mindset. Learn to embrace the ephemeral nature of thoughts, trust your intuition, and navigate the path of personal growth without the burden of overthinking.

Explore how our memories can weigh us down, making it hard to find new solutions. Learn to embrace the present while acknowledging past traumas, fostering emotional healing. A young woman shares her harrowing story of resilience after being abducted, transforming her pain into empowerment. Discover the importance of reframing trauma and detaching it from self-identity, empowering you to reconnect with the present. Embrace the wonder of the moment, like children do, and turn negative thinking into paths toward happiness.

Many people mistake excitement, high-energy, cheerfulness as "the positive feelings" we talk about in the Three Principles.  They assume that having a good time, being temporarily happy, is the desirable state.  The Feeling we point to is deep peace of mind, a sense of connection to the moment and to the universe, a feeling that generates quietude, appreciation, love, and contentment, regardless of circumstances.  From this feeling, we find faith in wisdom, always accessible but not always accessed, knowing that it is a Divine source of guidance through life.  Once we experience that feeling, we lose tolerance for times when we are caught up in personal thinking, and look to return to quiet.Support the show

Psychology is traditionally focused on solving problems.  Right now, there is a focus on working through past traumas.  We say that when you dredge up the past, you get trapped in something that cannot change.  Every time you think about it, you relive it, but you can't make it turn out differently.  With the 3P perspective, a Wisdom-Focused approach, we help people see we all create life from the inside-out via Mind, Consciousness, and Thought, and explain that all people have innate Wisdom, available through a quiet mind, to guide them through life.  We point people to being safe in the present moment, understanding the past is now only thoughts we choose to carry forward via our own gift of Thought.Support the show

The podcast discusses the power of thoughts and how they shape our perception and happiness. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and shifting negative thinking patterns. The hosts share funny childhood stories and explore the significance of personal responsibility for our own thoughts.

In traditional psychology, practitioners often see "resistance" in clients.  Resistance, from the standpoint of the Principles, is really hopelessness.  People lose hope that they have innate mental well-being, that they always have access to their own wisdom, that they are born with the gift of creating their own reality, and that peace of mind is always within them, even though they can obscure it indefinitely with personal thinking.  As we get trapped in our intellect, which only knows the past, we are living in the prison of our own thoughts.  Rediscovering hope is seeing that it is one thought away, and we hold the key to the presence, peace of mind and trust in wisdom that sets us free.Support the show

Exploring the impact of negative thought cycles on mental well-being, breaking free from self-destructive patterns, finding inner peace through positive focus and stillness, discovering unexpected value in new treatment programs, and realizing true happiness comes from inner peace rather than constant problem-solving.

Once we begin to notice how the power of thinking works and how we change as our understanding deepens, it becomes a thrilling lifetime learning experience to experience new insights and keep growing and changing.  We are taught early on that "figuring out" is the way to learn, but very few people are taught that insight is the way to grow and find deeper and deeper peace and contentment.  We learn facts that are already known from our intellect.  But insight brings us fresh and deeper understanding of our own experience and true knowledge about the possibilities that arise from a quieter mind, looking to see beyond the already known.Support the show

Parenting presents unique challenges as kids develop their own identities and emotions. Emphasizing love and understanding fosters resilience, allowing children to see their feelings as guides rather than burdens. The discussion highlights the importance of quiet moments that build trust and emotional connections amidst the chaos. As kids transition to adolescence, recognizing their independence is crucial. Ultimately, nurturing environments prioritize emotional well-being and celebrate children's inherent wisdom.