Neuropeptides, anyone want a fix?

From: "Let Your Goddess Grow!" by Charlene M. Proctor, PhD.

"As we work at living positively in the present moment, not in the past, our automatic programs can become problematic. We may have pattersn set in place that do not serve us well. Our response to some new stimulus in our environment, such as a person, a relationship, or an event, could be based upon old information. Reactions to old experiences, such as despair, low self-esteem, or even pleasure from eating can become ingrained as patterns in our brain because those emotions produce chemicals that give us a boost. Every emotion we feel circulates through our bodies as chemicals called neuropeptides. The neurobiologist Candice Pert suggests that these short-claim amino acids or proteins talk to every cell of our body through receptor sites, guiding our perception of our choices. When our receptor sites are repeatedly bombarded by the same neuropeptieds, they begin to crave them. In other words, our bodies become addicted to our emotional states, whether good or bad. If you are repeating the same relationship patters, for example, it means that your body has developed a chemical appetite for those experiences. Like an addict, you'll draw experiences toward you that give you a fix."

Amazing! So, as I pondered the above text, I had just this morning, reacted negatively and angrily to a technical fallout situation regarding my computer. I cussed, wanted to throw my fist through a wall, yelled at the computer as though it could hear me and change its attitude, but like a rebellious teen, it ignored me and did what I didn't want it to do anyway. (I realized I have to take the thing into the repair shop, not happy. Thankfully it's still under warranty, but the inconveienence of the matter was what ticked me off.) I realized by reading this, that I get off on being angry!

I do. Every nasty person in my life, I go home and tell them off in private, I get angry, throw my weight around (and I have a lot of weight to throw around, mind you), and I get off on it. I wouldn't dare do this to their faces, as I'm too 'nice' for that, but get me in the privacy of my own home and I go off. It never occurred to me that I 'choose' to do th is because I get addicted to the feeling it gives me. I choose to get angry because I'm addicted to getting angry. So... wow. Talk about a mind blowing insight. And... as a result I crave it so I seek out any and all means to put myself in that situation. Eeegawds, why would I even WANT to do that????

So, what do you get off on doing that's negative? Think about it carefully.  See that light bulb going off above your head? Helllllooooo, want to change the patterns?  Change the reactions. I'll post more later, but this was mind-blowing to me and I needed to share right away!
Hugs... in LIGHT and LOVE... (Because I choose to...)
Myristica

My Corner of The World...

I've entitled this sharing: "My Corner of The World".

The powers of the mind. It's incredible to think about. I'm seeing so many people bitching and complaining about the way our economy is, or the way greed is taking over America, or how our rights are slowly being stripped away (Big Brother scenario). But... I'm not seeing anyone really taking a stand and do anything about it. They complain, they bitch, they cuss out the opposing agenda, but... no one steps up to the plate to make changes. We can, you know. It's not difficult and we don't even have to step out of our homes to do it. We can, but it's not necessary. We can change things right from the privacy of our own bedroom, living room or heck even the garage (if we have one). All we have to do is change our thinking. That's it. Stop giving footholds to negative ideas. Stop giving footholds in our minds to areas of thought that only destroy rather than build up. I posted a few minutes ago my thoughts on a House Majority vote to downsize the working class and I was incredibly frustrated, then... I began to go over my life lessons the last few years. I took the post down. People, focusing on what's WRONG with this world only brings more WRONG. It's right in front of us... the answer. Focus on what is RIGHT in your life. Start with your corner of the world. Count your Blessings. That is not just a cliche', it is vital to your mental and emotional health. Release the anger, the negative. Let it go. Stop and smell the roses. A dear friend of mine at work who went through his own cancer battle told me a story of how he got out of his car one day and just stopped to look at the flowers beside the parking space. He stood there and just took them in. When was the last time you've done that? When was the last time we've taken any time to just enjoy the world around us and forget about all the negative that people LOVE to feed into? We have so many precious and wonderful gifts in our lives, do we really take the time to appreciate them? I mean REALLY appreciate them? Five minutes out of your day to go outside and listen to the birds sing, watch them fly overhead, smell a hedge of flowers, notice the green, the clouds the mountains, the trees? Go ahead. Do it now. I'll wait...

What did it feel like? It brought tears to my eyes as it has done so many times over the last 3 years. During my chemo sessions I was so sick at times that I wanted to die. Then I heard my music, I watched my comedy DVD's and I laughed so hard, I rested in the music of my Led Zeppelin. People, whatever music calms your spirit, put it on and lose yourself. It's okay. You're not going to be flogged for taking a time-out to center your spirit and get back on track. And then... when I would wake up in the morning, I would hear bird song right outside my window. Talk about the soothing tides of nature's music. My brother and sister-in-luv are so lucky to be living near an ocean. They can take in the beauty of the waves any time they want. I have to put on a CD, but it's still wonderful because in my mind I can see and feel it! I challenge all of you. This next day, even this next week, when you feel any sort of anger at anything going on... release it. Focus on what is good and right in your corner of the world. And when you find that peace... pass it on. We CAN change things. All we need to do is change our thinking. It's difficult, yes, because we've been trained to think certain ways due to mass media inundation and influence of those around us. But... it's our choice. We can do it! I'm taking up my own challenge, starting right now. Who's with me?

In Life and Love and Trust,

May all be perfect for you.

Namaste'. ♥