Psychology Has It Backwards

Sexual abuse is a horrible experience for people of any age or gender, and often generates feelings of shame, fear of being damaged, unwillingness to seek help, hesitancy about any relationships.  No trauma, not even the worst personal trauma, can break our innate well-being, which is a spiritual truth, formless and invincible.  Only the way we think about trauma over time can obscure our natural well-being and get in the way of healing and feeling safe in the world.  The spiritual energy of creation flows purely through us and gives us an opportunity for a fresh start with every new thought.  We can find peace, no matter what.Support the show

Discussing ADHD and the gift of thought, the use of medicines to slow down thinking, managing life tasks with ADHD, and the struggles related to fear and anxiety about thinking. Exploring the challenges of focus and attention in academic life, the use of medication for focus, overcoming distractions, and effective study strategies for achieving goals.

Explore the idea that what we label as 'disorders' don’t define individuals. Journey past societal labels to celebrate uniqueness and the power of thought. Hear impactful stories of resilience, from a young man with autism aiming for a naval career to someone rediscovering passion through running. Discover how embracing individuality can uplift mental health and foster connection. Realize that everyone has inherent value and potential, inviting a shift in how we perceive ourselves and each other.

The discussion dives into the true meaning of 'impersonal,' revealing its potential for healthier self-understanding and better relationships. Embracing this mindset encourages collective wisdom, freeing us from our own negative thoughts. The hosts reflect on generational perceptions of therapy careers, highlighting how personal beliefs shape reactions. They explore resilience through personal upheaval, illustrating a peaceful response to divorce. Lastly, insecurities are examined, demonstrating how they influence our understanding of feedback and communication.

Discover how 'Listen for the Feeling' goes beyond just hearing, focusing on a deeper connection to life. Explore well-being amidst depressive thoughts, embracing positive feelings for better relationships, and connecting through empathy in times of grief. Dive into the inner sense of knowing for security and positivity.

Exploring the mind-body connection, the podcast discusses how our thoughts shape our physical sensations and how past traumas influence our present bodily responses. It also explores the link between mental peace and physical transformation, the relationship between focus, pain perception, and emotional storage, and the impact of positive thinking on health.

Exploring the impact of overthinking on mental distress and the importance of trusting our wisdom. Emphasizing the benefits of slowing down, listening, and finding joy through quieting the mind. Discussing the transformative power of viewing individuals as inherently healthy and the value of embracing peace in daily life.

The universal energy of creation finds expression in human beings through our ability to think and experience our thinking.  It moves from perfect formlessness into the forms we create via thoughts.  We "see" thoughts come to life as our personal reality. We remember our thoughts, which become our personal "library."  But each moment is a moment in which we choose to recall and reconsider memories or bring fresh thoughts from formless energy to form, so every moment offers the possibility of a fresh start.  When we discover our true spiritual nature, formless energy at the essence, we are in touch with pure, unconditional love and understanding, the source of life and the forms we give love in it.Support the show

People who innocently spend most of their time in negative thinking, feeling unworthy and anxious about relationships, often dwell in wishful thinking that someone will love them and "fix" their sadness.  We all tend to connect with people who share our prevailing state of mind, however, so insecure people end up in relationship after relationship with people who are just like them, caught in a loop of negativity.  When we understand how and why our understanding of our power  to think allows us to change our feeling level (level of Consciousness) and our whole experience of life, our spirits lift and we are able find unconditional happiness and relate to others who have it, too.Support the show

If we expect love to "happen to us," or to "come from" someone else to make us whole, we are setting ourselves up for a lifetime of disappointment.  Love comes from within, from our own soul-felt connection to life, and when we find that feeling within ourselves, we attract others who want to share it.  Many people believe they need something outside themselves, a relationship, or a person, in order to love and be loved.  Coming from "need" with others is coming from insecurity, and misunderstanding of our true nature.  It brings judgement to relationships.  Seeing the Principles at work behind all of life allows us to discover we have everything we need, and takes the pressure off relationships.Support the show