Provocative statement? This article is not about the pros and cons of positive thinking—it’s about correct and logical thinking. If you’re interested in learning the pros and cons of the process of thinking, however, you’re in the right place. Everyone knows that positive thinking is beneficial for many different reasons. There’s no doubt about that. Happiness, success, and gratitude go …
Why Can Alzheimer’s Patients Remember Events from Their Childhood but Can’t Recall What Happened Yesterday?
That question came up during a recent conversation with a friend. It’s a common topic, since most of us will in some way be affected by Alzheimer’s disease during our lifetime. “Alzheimer’s patients can recall what happened 50 years ago,” said John, “but they can’t remember what they had for lunch yesterday. How do you explain that? Does anyone have …
User’s Guide for the Brain
I’m not picking my nose; I’m pointing to my brain I thought I would start off on a humorous note with my opening sentence, but there is nothing funny about the subject for today, which is our brain. Of course, our brain is a great gift. For example, it allows me to write this article and you to read it. …
Is This Damaging Your Brain?
I’m sure you’re aware that there are many things that can damage your brain: for example, illness, accidents, injuries, toxins, infections, and medications. But did you know that toxic relationships, stress, dissatisfaction with your job, loneliness, fear or a high level of anxiety, and depression are all factors that can damage your brain as well as your body? Your mind …
The Human Brain is Designed to Help You to…
No, I didn’t forget a key word in the title: I’m asking you to help me complete it by answering the question, “What is the human brain designed to do?” To think…to remember…to make decisions? Yes, the human brain is designed to do all these things. However, you may be surprised to learn that its most important job is to …
Meditation: How to Reprogram Your Unconscious Mind
Recently, I was asked a very interesting question from one of my readers:I know I could try meditation, but how? Do I empty my mind of everything and hope that my conscious mind will come out on top in the end? Obviously, this reader was confused and had many questions. Some of these questions most likely were Can I really …
How to Re-write Programs in the Unconscious Mind
Can we easily rewrite the programs in our unconscious mind? No, we can’t. Is there any way, even though it may be difficult, to rewrite our unconscious programs? Yes, there is. How do we change (re-write) negative behavior or harmful habits programs in our unconscious mind? Through methods such as hypnosis, repetition, or emotional freedom techniques (a process through which …
The Human Mind: Your Most Powerful Tool for Achieving Your Goals
An old adage tells us, If you can believe it, you can achieve it. I know you’ve heard this old adage many times, but have you ever really stopped to think about what it means? Stay with me…we’ll think about it right now. This is not just one more article about the power of the human mind. In this article, …
The Human Mind: Is It Perfect?
Is this a weird question? Yes, it is, but I am going to write on this subject anyway. Like many other things in life, the human mind is not perfect. It is, however, very powerful, exceptional, controversial, unlimited, and unpredictable. The mind is powerful in ways both positive and negative. It can protect or destroy you. It can heal …
What Is in Your Mind Will Determine Your Destiny
We need to be honest with ourselves! We are sometimes angry, frustrated, envious or simply unsatisfied with everything in our life because we do not want to accept a reality: Often, our own mindset has kept us away from success and satisfaction. Our life decisions did not come from nowhere; they came from inside us, from our own way of …