July/August 2005
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Some of you may recall that EOT is the company that took us to the Oberammergau Passion Play in 2000, and toured us through Ireland in 2004. Join me (host #42316) for ten educational days. We'll have fun talking about brain function in Greece and Italy. Register now as some discounts may apply! Seminar Opportunities
August 1-2, 2005, Monday and Tuesday, 9-12, Purvis, Mississippi. Teachers’ Convention at Bass Memorial Academy. My topic is: Learning and the Brain. August 3, 2005, Tuesday, 9-4, Scottsdale, Arizona. Teachers’ Convention. My topic is: Learning and the Brain. Plan ahead for September: September 17, 2005, Saturday, 9-5, Victoria, BC, Canada. Meet me in Canada for The Brain Program. Register early. The BTSA needs to be completed in advance. If you have attended The Brain Program previously, you may audit the seminar for a nominal fee. Get a refresher! Register with Tim Crawford: (250) 721-3982, timcrawford@shaw.ca September 18, 2005, Sunday, 10-1, Victoria, BC, Canada. He Said--She Said - Gender at Home and at Work. This is one of my most popular seminars. Understanding more about male-female differences doesn’t remove the differences, but it can diminish a tendency to take things personally, reduce frustration, and improve relationships--and it can be fun! Bring your spouse, partner, or friend. They’ll be glad you did! Register with Tim Crawford: (250) 721-3982, timcrawford@shaw.ca View current speaking schedule... Frequently Asked Questions
A. Yes, others can and do impact your energy levels, even as you impact theirs. The type of energy people generate can be positive, neutral, or negative. Being around negative energy is draining. Cells in the heart and the brain generate electromagnetic energy that can be detected strongly within three feet of the body and that can extend out for 12-15 feet. If the individual is exhibiting functional behaviors and thinking positive thoughts, the electromagnetic energy will tend to be positive. If the individual is exhibiting non-functional behaviors (e.g., abusive, critical, judgmental, coercive, shaming) and thinking negative thoughts, the electromagnetic energy released will tend to influence the atmosphere in a negative manner. A chapter in my latest book, MindWaves, contains strategies to help you learn how to quickly and easily evaluate energy drain. Whenever possible I choose to spend time with individuals who are generating positive energy. Of course that also means that I have an obligation to keep my thoughts and mindset positive so I contribute positive energy to the environment. You always give up something to get something (and the bottom line is energy). Spending time with individuals who have a similar brain lead may require less energy because you are, in effect, speaking the same brain language. Associating with those whose brain lead is different from yours may require additional energy as you “translate” back and forth. The differences can be stimulating, however, and can make the energy trade-off more than worth while. Access my responses to other questions in the FAQ section of my web site. Frequently Asked Questions Online... Selected Brain Facts
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RiddleWhat can pass in front of the sun without making a shadow? News Note
MindWaves also discusses how to increase your awareness of the way in which you expend energy. Nothing in life is free. You always give up something to get something. Since the bottom-line medium of exchange is energy, learning to evaluate your relative energy expenditures (e.g., people, activities, tasks) can be very helpful. You may want to consider purchasing several copies to share with family and friends. Take advantage of the special price during this July-August promotion: $12, plus postage. Just write that price on the order form when you send it. Point to PonderWe should not let our fears hold us back from pursuing our hopes. --John F. Kennedy This quote fits right in with Susan Jeffers’ book entitled Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway. Every functional human brain can and has experienced fear. Sometimes the fear is actual and valid, and sometimes it is imaginary and unhelpful. If you recognize that your thoughts are fearful, ask yourself some questions and then pay attention to your thoughts in response. Here are some suggestions:
If you recognize your thoughts are related to imaginary fears, realize that negative thinking is unlikely to improve the odds and can contribute to illness. Change the way you think. Recall a happy memory or find something to laugh about. Fear and laughter find it difficult to co-exist. |
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of you know that I began my career as a registered nurse.
Recently, in preparation for nurses’ week, I was asked
to write a short piece about a personal event related to my
student-nurse days. It was interesting to search my memory
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