Emotions are what makes us human. They are the “energy” that makes our thoughts visible. They run our physiology , which means they impact our immune systems, cardiac systems, hormonal systems and our nervous systems. Emotions drive us. From what I understand they happen faster than thoughts do. This is why I believe we have
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So what does it mean to being addicted to being right? Have you ever had that experience, where you just are so committed the the perception that you are right? wow, I have! Did you know what happens in the brain with this kind of addiction? A huge rush of dopamine! It is that
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I am currently in a program about how do we have conversations to connect, truly connect. It also reminds me of the many sessions I have had using NVC (non-violent communication). The premise of this work by Marshall Rosenburg, through my filter, is that we all have needs and feelings and when they are not
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I was talking and listening to a fellow colleague and he had just come back from speaking at the world happiness summit! Howard Martin of the Institute of HeartMath of course!(he has been my teacher, trainer and now friend) Can you imagine being in a room with others who were committed to bringing and being
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Compassion and empathy may be related, but have very different neurological effects. As a bodyworker I can choose to be compassionate with my clients story or I can choose to have empathy. When I have compassion at the end of a session, I feel a sense of well being. But when feeling empathy, I can
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