Yes! And the Holy Spirit character is an Asian female. The whole thing is very nontraditional. But like I said, it makes God more real for me. Mainly, though, I like how my dad seems open to it. In fact, the other day, he even said, Our little human brains …

In order to connect more deeply with all the healing elements within and around you, you may want to stop walking from time to time and simply breathe. The more you make yourself available to these elements, the more you are refreshed and healed. Sometimes it feels like we are …

As the father of Taoism, Lao Tzu, once said, If you want to lead others, you have to learn how to follow. Since individuals alone hold the key to the door to their vast, inner, subjective selves, the only way through the minds of others is to follow their lead …

Hunter agreed. Oh, yeah: my counselor, Tim, says that 50% or more at the unit have had trauma. It's higher in girls. Dr Matt went on, Yes. It's all part of the avoidance stuff we talk about so much. Experiencing the after-effects of trauma hurts so much that anything that …

Moderate amounts of whole-wheat pasta or brown rice might be healthy choices but only if they're accompanied by protein and healthy fats. Your breath will slow. Do this for several minutes. Back off from striving for goals and instead start focusing carefully on seeing and accepting things as they are …

Breathing naturally will help you feel refreshed, balanced, and content. Shifting Standards. gaslighting tactic (see below), this is another way for the narcissist to maintain control over the victim. By moving the goalposts in this way, the narcissist seeks to confuse and humiliate their victim, often to the point of …

In abusive relationships, especially those with a malignant narcissist, it is common for the abuser to completely envelop every aspect of the life of the abused, leading them to neglect their own basic needs and desires to win the favor and affection of their abuser. So, if your principles allow …

Then flatten your chest, pushing the air back to the belly while arching your back. This situation deteriorated until Ellen felt compelled to find a place of her own. When that didn't work out due to the expense, the resulting argument ended with Janet striking Ellen. Naturally, she blamed everything …

Serotonin combats depression, builds self-esteem and a positive outlook, and creates feelings of calm. Relish this feeling. This is your whole body breathing. As you exhale, you may sense the inner energy of the breath spreading downward toward your feet. Feel the energy travel from the top of your head …

Know you are breathing out. This isn't accidental, the abuse is intentional, and the goal is domination. Remember, they will do what they need to do to feel superior to others, especially those with whom they have some relationship, in order to further shield their own feelings of inferiority. On …

The co-dependent feeds on the narcissist's need to be served and adored. First, she continued to put a lot of effort into being good, not bothering others, and fending for herself: efforts that were frequently stressful. Then, whenever she saw anyone in a rage--a customer yelling at a waitress or …

When you consume them, you assimilate some of their ability to withstand stress. No matter what your emotional condition is, following the lighthouse will help you arrive safely in the present moment. Welcome this moment when you can apply the brakes, take a deep breath, and gather yourself at this …

In any abusive relationship, it's not unusual for the victim to suffer fear and anxiety over the relationship, what the narcissist is doing, and what they could have done differently. If she did fall asleep, she often woke up in the middle of the night, her mind racing, her heart …

As we saw in article 2, our sympathetic nervous system rules during the day, gearing us up for challenging and perhaps stressful activities. Say, May I accept things as they are. May I remain undisturbed by changing events. Rhythmic breathing will give you energy, help you relax, and enhance concentration …

A grandiose sense of self-importance. The only exercise I get is running after my kids, she told me. When do I have time to do anything else? Michelle told me that she had gained 40 pounds since she started having children. Feeling horrible about the way she looked, she skipped …

Another factor that could be throwing your hormones out of whack is excess body fat. Then begin to lengthen your inhalations gradually, too. This may work better than a cup of coffee to get you going again. Sit comfortably, eyes closed. Three-part breathing is breathing all air out, then filling …

First, she skipped breakfast and ate only a couple of times during the day. Sit and close your eyes. Breathe slowly in and out through the nose. As you breathe in, feel you are drawing air in through your left hand and up your arm to your neck. Breathing out …

Dwell in the present moment. This kind of story is meant to stir up your pity but pay attention to the way they speak about their exes. It's likely that one day they will speak that way about you. You may be wondering by now if the narcissist is even …

Luckily, progesterone can protect you. Accept yourself totally. Let go and relish the freedom of desirelessness. Each moment is the only moment you truly have. This important exercise should be practiced for 15 minutes. Stand with arms at your sides, eyes closed. Take a deep breath into your nose and …

For the first half, move the hands, palms up, in an outward circular motion. After reading some of the stories above, one might think so, but in truth, the short answer is no. Narcissists run the gamut from those who don't understand why they do, say, and feel the things …

Look deeply at it and its elements. That's how it feels to work for, and live with, an extreme narcissist like David. People like that are completely self-absorbed, seeing the world as revolving around them because they see something in themselves that is absolutely fantastic. As a result of this …

Like love bombing, this can be quite pleasant for the victim until the narcissist turns on them, which will happen once the reality of a relationship sets in and they begin to see things about their partner that they want to change or eliminate. It is trying to tell you …

Getting the right kind of exercise can also make a world of difference, as can seven to nine hours of restful, refreshing sleep per day. Let your eyes relax into their sockets and feel your facial muscles and scalp becoming soft and relaxed. Mentally scan your body for tension and …

Our hormones can help alert us to these issues and open us up to new insights. Ask yourself, what am I doing? This will help you overcome the habit of rushing through tasks and help you focus on the present. Smile to yourself and say, washing this dish is the …

Some of the most fun in writing this article is giving you the tools to develop your empathic skills. As you eat fewer sweets and high-glycemic carbs, your body will use up some of that stored sugar in your fat cells, shrinking them. Eventually, you will have more muscle, less …

Sit in a comfortable position. Appreciating what those feelings are is what will help you to understand them. How do you appreciate and emotion, even a negative or bad one, while you are experiencing it? This tool is another part of emotional intelligence. If you can appreciate the emotion you …

Wrong perception or misperception is a mistaken belief, idea, or interpretation of something. If you remember from the earlier articles in this article, there are certain professions that go very well with your natural tendency to be an empath. It is a good idea for anyone with this skill to …

Similarly, without essential fatty acids (found in fish oil, flax oil, olive oil, nuts, and seeds) your body can't produce the hormones it needs. Become saturated with this stillness. Let yourself be the stillness that is your center. In the beginner's mind, there are many possibilities. In the beginner's mind …

This is true of group dynamics as well. There really isn't any part of your mind, body, or spirit that isn't somehow affected by your hormones. Just as your hormones affect everything, they are also affected by everything. What you eat, drink, breathe, and put on your skin all affect …

Overcoming the fear that you might have about your own role as an empath, and gaining a greater sense of confidence and self-worth, will help you continue to embrace what you are capable of doing. When you skip meals, that causes your blood sugar to drop. When you eat something …

During each pause, allow your body to deeply relax and let go. It is centering, balancing, stabilizing, and creates a sense of security within yourself as you relate to other people and their emotions. You don't have to practice grounding constantly, but it can be helpful right before a meeting …

Certain emotions can be scary because they are a way for you to announce to yourself that what you are feeling is important, that it matters and that it could change everything. You leave the office feeling frustrated and confused. Like Sasha, Celeste, and Margarita, you know that something's wrong …

Continue to follow and observe your breath. Knowing exactly how your gifts and skills work will help you maintain a balanced life as you help others in their moments of need. That being said, there are other factors that are important to consider and focus on when it comes to …

I will also help you understand the effects of the body burden of toxins and hormonal disrupters. Feel the rising and falling of the chest and abdomen. Allow your attention to settle where you feel the breath most clearly. Focus there. Follow the breath. Allow the breath to be as …

Well, yeah, wouldn't you if you were in my place? And I'm not sure which is worse: tellin' her about my crooked dick or havin' to tell her old man how I got kicked out of the Army, when he's just like my dad: a retired lifer. Patty grimaced. Oh …

In each case, the choice will have an effect on our long-term future. Emotions can influence us to make decisions that feel good at the moment but that will ultimately affect us adversely in the future. For instance, making a conscious decision to stay in and study instead of going …

On that question, studies show that it's the vulnerable type, with its wide array of resentments and defensiveness, is by far the more aggressive of the two. In the studies, grandiose narcissists, while they tend to exploit other people, are not inclined to be violent or aggressive. On the other …

It is up to us to take control back and decide to create a better life for ourselves. Science has proven we are on autopilot 85 to 95 percent of the time. Autopilot means that we are not consciously thinking about what we are doing. Autopilot is when you come …

We think about taking trips all over the world and doing as we please but, in the back of our minds (subconscious) we are telling ourselves we can't afford to do that. It is hard for humans to think big when the right now seems so small. It is hard …

The reaction is rage. Sometimes, that comes out verbally or physically, and sometimes, it's expressed when the narcissist stops interacting with their partner. This is a kind of bullying behavior that is meant to sow the seeds of doubt and uncertainty in the mind of the partner. The idea is …