I have been wrestling with the issue of deserving for my entire life. There have been so many occasions when a joyful experience was followed very closely by a painful one! When I was 12 years old, my most exciting athletic accomplishment was followed shortly thereafter by my most painful one. When I was 16 years old, I had the best year of my life in hockey. The following year was my worst. When I was 20, I enjoyed the best baseball game of my life. I got kicked out of the next game in the first inning!
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My Journey with Parkinson’s … A Natural Approach: Post 248 … If I Could Talk to Jesus About Fear!
In my quest to understand and dissolve the fear that led to the neurological condition I am experiencing, I continue to receive new ideas and perspectives that will eventually lead to a breakthrough and recovery.
My Journey with Parkinson’s … A Natural Approach: Post 225 … The Source of Anger!
Deepak Chopra says anger is an inflammatory emotion. Parkinson’s is considered to be an inflammatory condition. Until I understood the role of fear in the development of the neurological condition [parkinson’s] I’m experiencing, I thought anger was the root cause. I still believe that anger plays a role, so it is important to understand it in order to dissolve it so that recovery is possible.
I am so proud of you! The importance of self belief!
“I am so proud of you!”
Six words that could change a child’s life! Change anyone’s life!
Six words that could wash away self doubt, obliterate the belief that we’re not good enough!
My Journey with Parkinson’s … A Natural Approach: Post 121 … Dissolving Fear!
Earlier this year, I experienced panic attacks for the first time in my life. These panic attacks were triggered by the worsening symptoms I was experiencing. As scary as they were at the time, they led me to a new understanding: that fear is at the root of the symptoms of Parkinson’s.
What Happened to Our Manners?
Question 1: Since when did ‘You’re welcome,’ become ‘No problem.’ … because I sure hope the change you just gave me for the $800 item I purchased, wasn’t a problem!
Question 2: When did it become acceptable for a perfect stranger (usually a guy) to address another guy as, ‘buddy.’ … “Hey buddy, how ya doin’?”
Question 3: Who told young people (quite often restaurant servers) that when greeting older couples, address them as, ‘guys!’ … “Hi guys, what can I getcha?”
Change Our Value System
Have you ever noticed that we tend value people’s worth based on their net worth and their ability to generate money. An actor’s value is based on his or her ability to draw customers to see their movies. A musician’s value is based on their ability to get people to buy CDs or attend concerts. An athlete’s value is based on their ability to put fans in the seats. An employee’s value is based on their contribution to the company’s revenue and bottom line. Even a police officer’s value is based in part on how many tickets they hand out. If you don’t contribute positively, your value is greatly diminished and quite often, your employment terminated.
This value system also applies to parents. Quite often, their perceived value to their family is based primarily on their level of income.
FredPhillips 