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Posts in category Mind & Thought
Ask Not “What’s Wrong Wit...
Too often, I hear clients and friends asking themselves a very dangerous question. This is not a real question. Rather, it is a statement with a hidden belief. It holds within it an assumption that is incorrect, hence you cannot answer this question without going along with this incorrect assumption. The assumption is that something […]
Your Expression is Unique – A Q...
A good message: You are unique and have unique energy and action in this world. Your task is to keep the channel open, to keep yourself open to what motivates you. “There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you […]
Eckhart Tolle Quotes on Love
Here’s what Tolle says in his book New Earth on love relationships, from a place of consciousness: “In Zen, Satori is a moment of Presence, a brief stepping out of the voice in your head, the thought processes, and the reflection in the body as emotion. The thinking mind cannot understand Presence. In the […]
Please Take & Share Gratitude an...
Print these, cut the bottom slips, and hang anywhere you like…. Take what you need, let others take and give what they need. Find, make, share, and give gratitude, thanks, & complements this Thanksgiving by printing these flyers (pdf document) and hanging them in places where people will find them. Each page contains 2 flyers. Note: It […]
Please Take & Share A Complement...
Print these, cut the bottom slips, and hang anywhere you like…. Take what you need, let others take and give what they need. Find, make, share, and give love & complements by printing these flyers and hanging them in places where people will find them. Note: Each page contains 2 flyers. It is ok to cut […]
Self-Care Ideas For Busy People
Are you a mom, dad, a child, a therapist, nurse, small business owner or a multi-national CEO, construction worker, stay at home parent, entrepreneur or retired? No matter what you do, who you are, what you’ve done, or what you’v failed at doing…. Chances are, if you are alive, you could use more positive self […]
What is Gratitude?
Gratitude is the act of giving thanks Gratitude is a feeling you have when you become mindful of what is worth appreciation and feeling thanks for having. Gratitude is setting your intention to notice your appreciation for what you have, what you are experiencing, or have experienced, regardless of whether it is tangible […]
The Limitations of Double-Blind Place...
This is an article by Jefferson Fish that helps shed some light on the limitations of research studies specifically the double-blind and placebo controlled ones. Sometimes there is plenty of evidence available that is not double-blind and placebo controlled, not utilizing the approaches that have evidence behind them can lead to missed opportunities and the […]
All Things Are Difficult Before They ...
This is a nice reminder for those who need it.. All things are difficult, before they are easy.
The Many Paths To Healing Trauma
Many therapeutic paths exist to working on healing trauma. Trauma comes in many forms, from obvious capital “T” Trauma to chronic and small “t” trauma. Most (if not all) of humans have experienced one or more traumatic experience by the end of their teen years. This article attempts to -very briefly- list some of these […]
Every day is the best day!
We are in the early days of the new year. Imagine if every new day was the best day! Write it on your heart, write it on your wall, write it on a sticky note. Say it out loud and say it often. Despite what life brings, you always have the right to set […]
When people see things as good, evil ...
I remind all my patients and clients that all feelings and emotions are useful and beneficial, rather than good or bad. We live in a world defined by duality. I feel that Lao Tzu captures this nicely, in chapter 2 of the Lao Te Ching when he says: “When people see things as beautiful, […]
What is Mind-Body Medicine?
My goal is to bridge the gap between the mind and the body, to optimize the body in order to help the mind and psychology, and to use the mind (conscious and subconscious) to help optimize physical health. In order to achieve this, I offer a number of mind-body therapies including relaxation, imagery, biofeedback, meditation, hypnosis, […]
Christianity & Hypnosis
I have compiled many discussions and answers pertaining to this question in the article below: Christianity and Hypnosis
A Message Of Hope: When Your World Cr...
Others might take your money, your children, your freedoms and rights. But no one under the sun can take who you are, your light, your soul, your true nature which is divine. In fact, when all the walls of “life” come crashing, your true self starts to be exposed. As the egg shell cracks your […]
I Need You To Know There Is Hope
If your doctor has told you that you have no choice but to live with your pain (or die to end the pain)… Or that you need opioids for life. If you’ve had surgery and still are in pain. If you have chronic disease, physical or emotional distress. I “know” for a fact that there […]
Emotions are E-Motions, Energy In Mot...
Often times, emotions cause physical pain. Many people have physical issues with no pain, many have compromised structural imbalances with no pain, but when emotions are involved the pain manifests or intensifies. Release your emotions constantly especially the negative, grief, and trauma-related emotions. An emotion is e-motion, energy in motion. If you are human, you have […]
General Self-Care & Wellness Str...
This article will introduce you to general tips that can help you make lasting change, face certain health issues and fears and increase the level of enjoyment in your life: Find a support network: This can include sober friends, friends who share your interests, friends who are living in a manner that you wish yourself to […]
Your Body Is A Mind! You Cannot Esca...
My body has been my teacher. The human body and mind are one. Your body allows you to feel emotions. Unfortunately, we often fear the feelings, and the emotions become physical issues if they persist. It took me YEARS to become aware to how my body was like a detector, a sensor, a white board, […]
Look In The Mirror And..
I went to a fabulous restaurant in St. Paul called Finnish Bistro last night. After washing my hands after a delicious pizza, as I was about to open the bathroom door, I saw a mirror and positive messages written by restaurant visitors there by the mirror. I decided it was worth sharing. Say good things […]
Confucius: Do not stop!
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. Confucius
You Don’t Need To Be Accepted By Othe...
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Review: Clinical Hypnosis, an Effecti...
This article contains a parts from a review paper shared here as an educational tool. You can find the full study PDF document by scrolling down. Contact Ethan Wise with any questions pertaining to the use of hypnotherapy with children, and adults. Abstract: Abstract: Mind-body medicine is a system of health practices that includes meditation/relaxation […]
Writing Your Own Positive Suggestions...
A great way to begin any self-hypnosis program is to ask yourself what your goals are, and then prioritize them in order of importance. You have to be careful not to overwhelm the subconscious by trying to tackle too many issues at once. Start with whatever is the most pressing issue for you, and go […]
There’s no such thing as a bad ...
There’s no such thing as a bad emotion. I know it is easy for us to feel bad, or to feel that feeling bad is, well, bad. However, consider this: All emotions are valuable. Emotions are the language your inner self (or your subconscious mind) communicates with. Your unconscious mind uses emotions to bring to […]
What is Cranial Electrotherapy Stimul...
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) term for the employment of small amounts of gentle electrical stimulation for the treatment of depression, anxiety and insomnia. Research over the last few decades has helped professionals better understand the connection between brain function, neurotransmitters, and electrical stimulation. We have learned that the […]
Energy Psychology Research Resources
Research resources: http://www.energypsych.org/?Research_Landing ACUPOINT STIMULATION IN TREATING PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS http://www.innersource.net/ep/images/stories/downloads/Acupoint_Stimulation_Research_Review.pdf Debunking the Debunkers – Debunking the Debunkers PDF Energy psychology research from www.energypsych.org QiGong Research Visit this page again for updates. Energy Psychology encompasses a wide range of modalities and healing methods, the ones listed above are limited. This page will have more resources added […]
