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ARTArticleEmpathy: Can Trapped Emotions Stop Someone From Having Empathy?There are many different things that make someone human and therefore allow them to have a human experience and one of these things is empathy. This is something one can have for themselves and something that can extend outwards and towards other human beings.
It enables one to mirror another person’s pain and what they are going through emotionally. And while this could be towards another person, it could also go out towards a whole country or an area of a country.ARTArticleEmpowering Responsibility vs Toxic BlameOne of my earlier mentors in personal development taught me that the word “responsible” carries the meaning of two words “response” and “able”. In other words, responsibility is your ability to respond.
Then, I heard a quote from my single biggest influence on personal development, the legendary Bob Proctor, who said “No one wins the blame game”.
So, I wish to share with you the difference between responsibility and blame.
Blame is basically shifting the reason for something going wrong, to someone else. I remember reading somewhere that blame means “To be lame”.ARTArticleEngagement Anxiety Dismantled: The Grass Is Always Greener SyndromeWhen my grandparents got married in the 1930s, I’m quite certain neither one of them had the kind of engagement anxiety I see among people today.ARTArticleEngagement Anxiety Relieved: Working with ProjectionMost people in an intimate relationship will, at some point, find themselves stuck in a projection about their partner. Projections are a bit challenging to define and even more challenging to see it when you’re in it.ARTArticleEntitlement Mentality: Has The Internet Created An Entitlement Mentality?If one liked a certain song in the past, they would either have had to wait for it to be on the radio or they would have had to go and buy it.
However, in today’s world, one no longer needs to buy a song; the only thing they need to do is to go onto the internet and to do a search. And after a fee seconds, they should be able to stream the song for free.
FilmsARTArticleEntitlement Mentality: Is It Caused By A Lack Of Emotional Growth?There are many problems in today’s world and one problem is the much talked about entitlement mentality. And this is a mentality that is seen amongst people of all ages and backgrounds.
Two people who have this mentality could be observed and what they believe they are entitled to may vary. And this is because the entitlement mentality exists on a spectrum and therefore different people are going to believe that they are entitled to different things.ARTArticleEntitlement Mentality: Is The Law Of Reciprocity Being Phased Out By The Entitlement Mentality?When someone is given something, they can feel the need to give something back. This doesn’t mean that they will give something back straight away though; as they could return the favour at a later date.
So as time passes, one may give something to the person or the company who gave them something. Yet, there is also the chance that this won’t take place, and one will end up giving something to someone else or to another company.
BalanceARTArticleEnvision, Excite, Empower, Excel.Is there a formula to get something done? I believe that there are many ways in which you can get something done. It all depends on what works best for you (which you may have figured out by now, or will need to figure out at some stage).
What I have used is this very simple approach, which I will share with you (while encouraging you to use these steps when you are looking at getting something done).
These four steps sound very simple, and they are. The key is to actually do them.
Let’s take a closer look at these four steps, and how they can work for you.ARTArticleEvidences of the God Who Created YouNinety-two percent of Americans believe in God. Why? Because the evidences of a Creator God are immediately available to anyone with an open mind willing to consider them.
Evidence 1: The intricacy of creation. Have you noticed that it appears that nearly everything on earth has a purpose? How did that happen? Logic tells the honest mind that “things” display intention, they have a reason to exist or they would not be here. These “things” also require a designer who had incredible intellect and calculated will.ARTArticleEXECUTIVE PRESENCE: WHAT IT IS AND WHY EVERYONE WANTS ITWe all know someone whom we consider – consciously or unconsciously – to possess that important characteristic known as “Executive Presence. These are the people who absolutely command a room when they enter it – they are warm and welcoming and put others at ease with their positive body language, clear and concise communication skills, integrity and ability to help others get behind a compelling vision.ARTArticleExpectations: Do The Expectations Of Others Define How We See Ourselves?Although some people like to view themselves as being independent and that other people have no affect on who they are, this is nothing more than an illusion. Human beings are interdependent and this means that one’s self image is influenced by other people.
One might not be aware of this fact or they may try do deny it, but that doesn’t change anything. When one thinks about other people influencing who they are, they might come to the conclusion that this is a bad thing and it can be.ARTArticleFaith: Where Does Faith Come From?When one places their attention on achieving something or just on whether something can be done or not, their mind is going to have plenty to say. It could be fairly subtle in its response or it could end up being overwhelming.
So the mind could come up with a few reasons as to why something cannot be done, why something won’t happen and a host of others things. If these are fairly moderate, one might be able to move forward and do what they want do to.ARTArticleFalse Self: Can Toxic Shame Create A False Self?There is often said to be a false self and a true self, and if one is into psychology or self development, they’re likely to have heard about these terms. If one hasn’t, they might sound a bit mysterious and something that one can’t relate to.ARTArticleFalse Self: Can Trapped Emotions Create A False Self?Many names have been used over the years when it comes to describing that part of someone that is not real or authentic. And one of those names is the false self and many others have also been used such as: the mask that someone wears, the pseudo self and adaptive behaviour for instance.ARTArticleFalse Self: Do Some People's Childhoods Cause Them To Develop A False Self?There are some people who are in touch with who they are, and then there are some people who are not. But while some people are going to be aware of the fact that they are out of touch with themselves, there are going to be other people who are not aware
However, when one is in touch with who they are, their life is naturally going to be lot more fulfilling than if they were not. This is going to mean that one’s actions are generally going to be aligned with their needs and feelings.ARTArticleFame: Can Childhood Neglect Make Someone Want To Be Famous?If someone was well-known in the past, it may have been because they had achieved something significant or it may have been the result of a crime they had committed. In today’s world, this has all changed and one no longer needs to have done either.
This was something Andy Warhol alluded to in 1968 when he said: ‘’In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.’’ While he didn’t say how this would take place, the fact that everyone would be world-famous for 15 minutes created the impression that it would be a lot easier.ARTArticleFear Distorts Perception“Our eyes are not viewers; they are also projectors that are running a second story over the picture that we see in front of us all the time. Fear is writing that script. Now fear is going to be a player in your life. You get to decide how much. You can spend your whole life imagining ghosts, worrying about the pathway to the future, but all there will ever be is what’s happening here, and the decisions we make in this moment which are based in either love or fear.”
- Jim Carrey’s Secret of LifeARTArticleFeeling Good: Can Trapped Emotions Stop Someone From Feeling Good?There is something that just about everyone wants, and that is to feel good. It plays a big part in what someone does and doesn’t do. This can relate to one feeling emotionally centred and at ease internally and/or through having a heightened sense of wellbeing because of what is taking place exte
ally.
In the first example, it is likely that one will feel good because of what is going on internally and yet as we are interdependent, exte
al events are also likely to play a part.ARTArticleFeeling Olympic Insignificance? Success Tips for the Rest of UsIt’s easy to watch world-class performers, like those who participated in the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, with wonder. How did they get to be so good?
They were born with natural talent, or they worked long hours to be the best. Maybe it’s a little of both.
The point is that what you believe can dramatically influence your results in business, sports, the arts — and life in general.
rn‘Fixed’ Is Only Good for MortgagesARTArticleFeeling overwhelmed? Take Five Steps To Focus Your Energy!Are you struggling to get things done? Have you constantly been feeling exhausted or stressed during the day? Has anyone told you that you’ve dropped the ball recently? We all know the feeling of overwhelm, having too many things to deal with. This feeling can have a large impact on completing a project to the best of your ability or even finishing at all. Overwhelm can lead to stress, anxiety, and burn out! How you handle moments when the clock is ticking and things are not going as planned, can affect your productivity, mental health, and physical wellbeing.ARTArticleFeeling Safe: Can Trapped Emotions Stop Someone From Feeling Safe In Their Body?Although each one of us has a body, it doesn’t mean that everyone feels that it is safe to be in their body. It might even sound confusing as to how this could be; especially as one’s body is a big part of who they are.
Instead of one being in their body, what they can end up doing is living in their head. This is not something that one usually chooses to do at conscious level; it is something that can happen as a result of certain experiences occurring in their life.ARTArticleFeelings: Do Our Feelings Always Reflect Reality?If one was to watch a film that had no colour or sound, it is not going to be the same as a film that has colour and sound. It is unlikely to be as engaging or as entertaining, and one might soon lose interest and turn it off or walk away from what they’re watching.
And the same could be said about the impact that feelings have on one’s life. If one was unable to feel, their life would feel empty and without meaning. Through having the ability to feel, life is brought to life and given meaning.ARTArticleFeelings: Does The Fear Of Abandonment Stop You From Showing Your Feelings?When someone experiences something, there is likely to be what is going on in their mind and what is occurring in their body. And if one is unable to experience both sides, it might make it harder for them embrace what is taking place and it may cause them to come across as being out of balance.
If one was out of touch with their feelings, for instance, it might make it easier for them to handle what happens. However, there is also the chance that it will make it harder for them to enjoy what happens.ARTArticleFeelings: Why Are Some People Out Of Touch With Their Feelings?Although feelings can be overlooked and seen as being unimportant, they are a vital part of who we are. They allow us to know what we need and want in each moment of our life, amongst other things. When someone is unaware of how they are feeling, they are disconnected from themselves.
Through knowing how one feels, it will allow them to move towards what it is they want in each moment and from life in general, and to move away from what they don’t want in each moment and from their life in general.ARTArticleFeelings: Why Do Some People Believe That Their Feelings Are Not Important?Part of being human means that one has feelings and these are an important part of who they are. And when one is in tune with how they feel, their life is going to be radically different to how it would be if they were unaware of how they felt.
Ones feelings not only connect them to themselves, they also allow them to feel connected to other people. Having the ability to feel can be the difference between living a life of connection and fulfilment or a life of being disconnected and unfulfilled.ARTArticleFind The River WithinLast night I attended a satsang. I would imagine that most of you reading this know that a satsang is a gathering of people around a teacher, usually of Eastern thought, to listen, meditate, chant or whatever the teacher guides the group to do.
Although I left euphoric and feeling a bit like a hog after soaking in the beautiful vibratio
I experienced there, I also left a bit disappointed.ARTArticleFive Levels of FriendshipsSmarmy quotes about friendship posted on Facebook walls do nothing to clarify the meaning of this serious human yearning. Friendship is experienced on at least five levels.
Passing friendship is the first level. The interesting person you sit next to on a long flight or the stranger who assists you in a moment of need would be passing friendships. After my freshman year in college I took a train from Julesburg, Colorado to Columbus, Nebraska.ARTArticleFive Quick Steps to Stronger Self-ConfidenceAwkward, shy, indecisive. Do those words describe you? Do you often interpret non critical comments as critical? Are you perpetually pessimistic about people, places and events?
What you need is stronger self-confidence, a more honest sense of your own self-worth. Here are five quick steps you can take that if implemented over time will create within you a stronger self-confidence.ARTArticleFive Realities of Loneliness And Five Actions You Can Take to Overcome ItBarbra Streisand sang in her portrayal of Fanny Bryce in Funny Girl? “People who like people are the luckiest people in the world.” Notice she did not sing, “People who are liked by other people are the luckiest people in the world.” Yet that is what many lonely people think. Barbra’s lesson is: You must like people first then they will like you.
There are five realities of loneliness that every lonely person must come to terms with, and there are five actions you can take to overcome it.
The Five Realities of LonelinessARTArticleFive Steps To Understanding & Using What Motivates YouDo you get frustrated when you lack the motivation to start a project or activity and put it off so you don't have to tackle it? Do you wonder why your friends or colleagues don't appear to be motivated when you are raring to go? This article explores the origins behind a lack of motivation; getting to the root of the problem; discovering what motivates you and others, personally and professionally; and how to incorporate those items that motivate you into your daily life.
1. It is important to first examine why you may be lacking motivation.