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The effects of trauma on the human psyche and the power of our unconscious negative core beliefs to lock people into lives of pain, stress, distress. If we could reverse these, we would unleash an...

The effects of trauma on the human psyche and the power of our unconscious negative core beliefs to lock people into lives of pain, stress, distress. If we could reverse these, we would unleash an enormous wave of human potential, and there would be enough people with enough energy and capacity free to make a massive difference to every aspect of the world we live in.

Polarity

Polarity

I don't think there is one single answer to that - the most significant problem you find depends entirely on where you look. There is certainly no shortage of problems in the world to grab our...

I don't think there is one single answer to that - the most significant problem you find depends entirely on where you look. There is certainly no shortage of problems in the world to grab our attention. It's easy to forget that no matter the place we live or the time in human history, that has always been true. Are things any better or worse now than ever? I don't really think there is a definitive answer to that. The only real constant is change.

Greed. The environment is being damaged as a result of over population, over consumption, and desperate grasping. We are seeing at the physical level the result of the “three poisons”...

Greed. The environment is being damaged as a result of over population, over consumption, and desperate grasping. We are seeing at the physical level the result of the “three poisons” greed, hatred and delusion. The evolution of human consciousness toward non greed - generosity, non hatred - compassion and non delusion - awareness is more essential than ever as the health of our little planet depends on it.

The influence of technology and how it can take people away from human connection

The influence of technology and how it can take people away from human connection

There are many important political issues.... the most significant I think is the environmental crisis. However momentous the other issues are, the planet has a somewhat uncertain but tight deadline...

There are many important political issues.... the most significant I think is the environmental crisis. However momentous the other issues are, the planet has a somewhat uncertain but tight deadline that we have to sort things out by. Hopefully that timeframe won't reach crunch point in my life time, but it might. This motivates me to be part of the change. Many people, from Al Gore to the Dali Lama have said that we need to shift in consciousness in order to resolve the environmental problems we face. Einstein said that No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it. I believe that if we all become more self aware then we will very naturally start treating the planet with more respect. I hope to play my own small part in this change through my work as a therapist.

Overpopulation. Raping of the earth's below and above ground natural resources without longer term care plans. Not heeding the planet's groans of suffering - weather implications, environmental...

Overpopulation. Raping of the earth's below and above ground natural resources without longer term care plans. Not heeding the planet's groans of suffering - weather implications, environmental destruction. She's actively crying out and giving us warnings but we still don't appear to be listening!

Some people would say COVID, I would say the main problem is the world is becoming less empathic. They say war's bring people together, yet ironically the pandemic has caused separation. I think we...

Some people would say COVID, I would say the main problem is the world is becoming less empathic. They say war's bring people together, yet ironically the pandemic has caused separation. I think we have to concentrate on kindness, being less judgmental and workplaces could work on improving inclusion.

Thinking that the parts of us which are anxious, angry, addicted, etc are the problem. They aren't the problem, the problem is the burdens they carry. If we fight against the parts of people we fight...

Thinking that the parts of us which are anxious, angry, addicted, etc are the problem. They aren't the problem, the problem is the burdens they carry. If we fight against the parts of people we fight against people. We need to collectively release the burdens from our internal and external communities, not the people.

We are disconnected with Nature (the Nature outside, and the Nature inside).

We are disconnected with Nature (the Nature outside, and the Nature inside).

There are countless problems. From a mental health therapist perspective, I feel that there is a lack of mental health education from childhood on. Introducing knowledge of mindfulness, empathy and...

There are countless problems. From a mental health therapist perspective, I feel that there is a lack of mental health education from childhood on. Introducing knowledge of mindfulness, empathy and self-awareness in schools would prepare many children to become grateful and accomplished adults and most likely solve more than one of the problems we are facing.

Loss - Isolation from others, disconnection from oneself, ability to tolerate, the ability to wait (instant need, sense of entitlement).

Loss - Isolation from others, disconnection from oneself, ability to tolerate, the ability to wait (instant need, sense of entitlement).

Communication. Communication is the number one issue for many clients I have worked with followed by trust, trust in self and trust in others.

Communication. Communication is the number one issue for many clients I have worked with followed by trust, trust in self and trust in others.

Genuine, heartfelt consideration and tolerance of others. Face-to-face time is crucial to true relational engagement and belonging.

Genuine, heartfelt consideration and tolerance of others. Face-to-face time is crucial to true relational engagement and belonging.

We have forgotten to take care of ourselves. We have become so busy with working, studying and social media that we forget to breathe and take a moment to look after ourselves.

We have forgotten to take care of ourselves. We have become so busy with working, studying and social media that we forget to breathe and take a moment to look after ourselves.