Beliefs in action: Understanding our worldview and asking ourselves … Is our mind & Heart in a cage?
... For me nature is a constant reflection of the world all around us. How we view the world through our constructed beliefs or epistemology, as discussed in a previous blog, we see stories revealed that are a pointer to the underlying beliefs of the storyteller. If we listen carefully we will see which way the wind blows; what will be overlooked; what will be protected; what information they have absorbed and held onto tightly. It is always the story we must reflect on in order to learn, grow and gain in understanding and wisdom. This way of being in the world is not the normal course for most people, however, in order to mature in our being and understanding we must inevitably progress through stages of deepening self-reflection or as Hofer & Pintrich (2002) reveal the developmental models that are related to our epistemology (belief systems) that move a person “from a dualistic, objectivist view of knowledge to a more subjective, relativistic stance, and ultimately to a contextual, constructivist perspective of knowing.”
The Great Mother’s Antidote for Stress, Anxiety and Depression: Claiming your Vibrant Health
The foundation of depression, possible thoughts of suicide, panic attacks, anxiety and stress we feel when our Authentic Self/Heart/Soul/Spirit begins to emerge and an internal struggle is initiated as it pushes against man-made constructs of what is termed “consensus” reality or what we have come to believe is the real world based on the artificial constructs all around us. This angst and upheaval is no longer solely found in the proverbial “mid-life” wake-up call, but now extends ever more deeply into all age groups.
Unveiling the Sacred: Reflecting on Our Way of Knowing
In the quiet moments of dawn, as the first light of day begins to weave its golden threads through the tapestry of night, there lies an invitation to reflect deeply on our way of knowing. This sacred reflection beckons us to journey inward, to become conscious of the underlying beliefs that shape our perceptions, decisions, and actions in the world. To unwrap the stories we have been told that bind us and to release stories that no longer serve our evolutionary path of enlightenment by shedding light on beliefs and stories that create blockages that starve us of our freedom and joy. It is an invitation to awaken to the profound interconnectedness of all life, to honor the wisdom that flows through us, and to align our actions with our deepest values and truths.
From Flames to Renewal: The Redwood Tree’s Teaching On Resiliency And Thriving
In honoring the redwoods, we honor the resilience within ourselves. We are reminded that, like these ancient sentinels, we have the power to withstand the fires of life and emerge stronger, our spirits renewed by the very trials that sought to consume us. In the heart of the redwood forest, let us find our own strength, our own resilience, and our own ability to transform adversity into triumph.