module two
Discover Your World
The world is more than what we see
...the wind, the sounds, movement
what are they?
where do they come from?
can they ever stay still? be calm?
Now let us look at our environment, the reality that can be soft, glowing, warm, and inviting one moment. Then, without warning it can be vicious, disastrous, overpowering. What about in between? Do we not realize that between the calm and the storm, many things are happening that are invisible to us, but build to bring conditions that are hostile and unpredictable? It this so by chance? Or by design? Let's face it, bad things do not happen because of the punishment or neglect of an almighty. Things happen… oblivious to you. The earth belches. People attempt to make it comfortable to them, but in doing so, they disturb it further fior others. And when we are not prepared, these actions can devastate or even destroy… the body though not the mind. (I will show you this) Thus, there is no such argument as something that SHOULD NOT happen. It happens. You are there. period.
Please understand that, though it may be tempting to run through the lessons, you are far better served if you go through them slowly, allowing some time between lessons for personal digestion.
Some PowerPoint Discourses
Let's Look at Life more Objectively
Core Recognition
Men who are governed by reason, that is, men who, under the guidance of reason, seek what is useful to them, desire nothing for themselves which they do not also desire for the rest of mankind, and therefore they are just, faithful and honourable. Baruch Spinoza
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Structured Lessons
How We Impact Our World
Lesson 4. The Challenge of Relating
Lesson 5. The Identity
Lesson 6. The Defence
Lesson 7. The Responsibility
Essays
Some Light Reading to Inspire Your Thinking
Value Systems
As we grow up in life, we realize or are forced to realize that we are distinct individuals, each to his or her own self. And we want that. No child wants to be mistaken for another, even a sibling, even if that sibling is a twin. But as we develop that individuality, we also realize that what we really are remains hidden within us, invisible to the outside world until we display it or project it in a form that can be identified. That form is a composite of attributes we hold dear. They eventually define us and we can allow them to do it so precisely that how we see ourselves can become inexorably linked to those values we hold so dearly.
Coping Systems
Coping systems are those options we use to help us survive or cope when life throws us a curve. Coping systems depend upon immediate reactive actions that are not initiated through logic. They are used to help tame the immediate threat and so survive its demands.
Self Respect
Self Respect is the ability to maintain dignity in the face of stress, rejection, criticism, or any activity that can erode one`s value systems.
In a world of imposing immensity and persistent change, the forces that can strike at anyone`s value systems can be extreme, unprecedented, and persistent. Yet, we cannot contain or control those external events. There is no special stress that will always threaten every person. What threatens is the difference between what is imposed and the strength of the systems defining the person facing those impositions. If something destroys the systems that create value and define self, then it can destroy us. As human beings, we will always be bombarded by the immensity of work and the uncertainty of life to a degree greater than our developed strengths can allow us to manage. In addition, rejection and criticism will always reach us. We can, however, attempt to expand our internal strengths so there is greater resilience to the stresses that will impact us.
Some Casual Chats to see yourself more positively
We are not sheep
What really is Mental Strength?
Get a little Guidance
Though you may be inclined to worry that you are not benefitting early enough, it will come. The realization builds in you as you understand and think about what we have discussed. If, however, but if you really want a consultation, you may book one here.
Embracing your Experience
Great! You have now completed Module Two. You may still be wondering how you can use this information to diagnose your needs or perspectives and how to apply the insights to your management of personal issues. Yet, again, I will ask that you do not do that. You still have not received "ten easy answers" or a specific mantra you will apply immediately, and you won't. Instead, I ask you to simply contemplate the ideas and examinations presented here. Just let them make you think... differently, examine life... enquiringly, seek more... knowledge and understanding.
Are you yet finding that your whole demeanour has started to change, subtly? And you are beginning to do things differently because you want to? If not yet, not to worry, it will creep up on you subtly. Then, you will take the credit rather than refer it to us, and that is right because everything you will change, you will do it internally.
Of course you still may wish and may even benefit from a morning or afternoon discussion with us. Do it if you think you are ready using the box on the left. There is a cost but it is affordable. Again, if it is not, please let us know and we will try to accommodate you. Just do not let cost affect your decision.
Go to Module Three
Are you ready to move forward? Click here to go to the next module that further examines who or what really are you. The body is fully formed and functional at birth. But you? You are born with no wisdom or knowledge. How does that become manifested?
