Artist: Patrica Maria Fair
Title: Three States Revealed In Creation’s Cup
Medium: Mixed Media
Contact: patriciamariafair@hotmail.com
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Choice and Self-Doubt
All of us ponder the decisions we make from time to time: we wonder about whether we made the right choice and think about what would have happened if we made that other choice; this is normal and healthy. However some people really struggle with self-doubt, they continually get caught up in thoughts about whether they have made the right decision. They find themselves spending too much time thinking about decisions they have already made or decisions they are yet to make. For instance Brett (no real names are used in this article), had bought a new car four weeks ago but was still wondering whether he had made the right choice, while Sarah had been thinking about changing jobs for two years now, but was racked with worry about whether it was the right move, or the right time. In both situations we see that people are suffering from the effects of self-doubt.
Self-doubt was making Brett miserable as he spent too many hours wondering whether he should have bought a different model, or gone for the extras, or whether he should have waited until the New Year before buying. All this second-guessing was robbing him of enjoyment with his new car. Brett was suffering double effects from self-doubt: he was wasting time worrying about a perfectly good decision that had already been made, plus he was missing out on possible enjoyment from the car he decided to buy. Sarah too was suffering under the weight of self-doubt. She was stuck in a job she didn’t enjoy but self-doubt was robbing her of the confidence to make the move. She was caught up with thoughts about whether the next job might be harder, or less enjoyable, or the people not as nice.
In the stories above Brett and Sarah struggle with a single problem, however the reality is that self-doubt affects the whole decision-making process, not just single decisions. Imagine how hard life could get if many decisions became affected by self-doubt, how tiring it would be if each decision was accompanied by a lengthy process of second-guessing. This whole process can get so uncomfortable that people put off making decisions and get stuck in their lives. They might get stuck in a bad job or an unsatisfying relationship, wanting to do something but unclear whether they would be making the right decision, all because self-doubt is making the process too hard.
Self-doubt erodes happiness, robs people of joy, keeps them stuck and immobilised, unable or unwilling to make necessary changes in their lives, changes they want to make. However self-doubt is an unnecessary visitor in people’s lives and can be eliminated. Self-doubt points to problems in confidence. Self-doubt is evidence that self-confidence has become eroded over time and left the door open for self-doubt to creep in. If you are at risk of falling victim to self-doubt or struggle with poor confidence that might leave you vulnerable, consider finding a counsellor you trust who can work with you to boost confidence and close the door on self-doubt.
John Bal is a counsellor working in private practice. He has a particular interest in Narrative Therapy Contact: john@narrativetherapy.com.au 0409 426 585
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Heart Healing Cards – BRAIN
The Heart Healing Symbols and shamanic healing cards are designed and produced by Cairns-based naturopath, shaman and medical intuitive, Faye Rosie. Faye describes the Heart Healing Symbol Cards as, “multidimensional energies providing you with a quick and sometimes instantaneous way to shift your energetic vibrations to higher levels. Your whole life will be revitalised and refreshed with unusually rich and exciting insights.
“The Heart Healing Symbols are 30 of the most powerful energy tools that I have used in my 35 years of experience,” says Faye. “Raising your vibration is the key to living in the new and higher consciousness so that you are happier, healthier and more vibrant; allowing you to accept everything the Creator is waiting to give you. Through functioning from your higher consciousness you’ll experience profound transformation in all areas of your life. Your whole life will change dramatically.”
Brain
The Brain card arouses your temporal lobes where intuitive messages are received. Brain facilitates connection of the quadrants of the brain; the left and right hemispheres as well as front and back. Brain harmonises the brain rhythms: beta, alpha, theta, delta and gamma, for improved focus, increased mental clarity, memory retrieval and enhancing all learning skills and abilities. The brain wave frequencies are:
• Beta – logic
• Alpha – light meditation, creative state
• Theta – deep meditation
• Delta – deep sleep state or deep hypnosis
• Gamma – the most important brain rhythm for higher consciousness
Balancing the brain and the brain rhythms brings a profound sense of relaxation enabling greater interaction between all parts. Pain is reduced and healing is quickened. Harmonisation allows greater power and awareness of our intuition, inspiration and creativity.
Brain harmonises the nervous system rhythms, flow, and brings energy and strength as it synchronises the nervous system. The mind-body connection is improved. The nerve transmitters are balanced.
Brain is a must for study, seminars, workshops and examinations.
Brain restores the original, pure heart/spirit brain for us to ‘think from the heart’.
Faye Rosie, Naturopath, Shaman, Medical Intuitive and author of The Power of your Spirit. Email: faye@hearthealing.com.au or www.hearthealing.com.au