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The Double Reverse Flea Flicker Series- The Retrospective

The Double Reverse Flea Flicker Series- The Retrospective

by | Oct 10, 2023 | FILTER

Pondering today the idea of looking back.. Short term, medium or long term.. Feeling this might fit into the category I created earlier called the Double Reverse Flea Flicker of mental game planning. 

A loose take on a footballer term – as noted earlier, I am not into football but it filters in.

My understanding is that the  Double Reverse Flea Flicker fakes out the other team and double backs in the most unexpected way.

Getting into the ‘retrospective mode” might do that… Looking back …. Maybe  sending your energy in the exact opposite way from your desires?

 In the Flea Flicker in football, it works when they trick the other team to score but in the mind game world you can’t fool yourself.  You own both end zones.

You don’t want to look back to judge or feel loss or revel in days of success even that are long gone.. The ol’  cliché of the guy reliving the glory days of the touchdowns … how does that make him feel about today’s moment in time? Probably not that great.. Not sure where there is the win there. 

Being in the ‘now’ or living the movement is a pretty tired phrase that is intangible, but today’s thought is that it might be easier to attain by letting go of looking back.

The Awe Factor

The Awe Factor

by | Aug 20, 2023 | EMPOWER

Super inspirational study found that shows something  we can feel inherently as true but now scientists validate us! Yea!

“Awe”.. That feeling of wonderment and kinda mini mind blowing overwhelm you feel when seeing something so beautiful or so amazing,  magical or majestic you can’t really get your head around it.   That moment in time – is really good for you!

Some common examples would be in nature – huge mountains, amazing clouds, the horizon across the ocean…    but it can also be philosophical insight, scientific wonder  or the inspiration found when hearing or seeing another human do something just mind blowing. Kindness. Compassion.  You know those rare moments when you say ok maybe I shouldn’t wear that shirt that says “I love my dog more than people”. Or wait maybe I still do.

So back to the science, dogs aside.  Stories were collected from all over the world and get this! The words like “whoa” and “wow” were recognized across cultures. Super cool

To me one of the more interesting finds:  “Awe” stimulates a shift in the immune system. Cytokines are chemical messengers that signal the immune system to work harder. They are important for a pro-inflammatory response to kill pathogens and heal wounds. Several positive emotions, such as joy and love, lowered levels of the cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6), an indicator of inflammation levels.

However, the greatest predictor of reduced cytokine levels, up to three times more than joy, was the feeling of awe.

Wow. I feel better already. Going to go out and look for magic moments of awe-yeah.

Finding Faces Phenomenon

Finding Faces Phenomenon

by | Mar 3, 2023 | FOCUS

Moments captured sometimes intentionally and sometimes the magic of the universe appears later. This photo was one of those later discoveries… floating below the surface or within it.

This phenomenon is known as pareidolia, which comes from the Greek words “para,” meaning beside, and “eidolon,” meaning image or form. Once considered exclusively a symptom of psychosis, so many people find faces in nature pareidolia is now recognized as part of the normal human experience.

#findingfaceseverywhere
#reflection
#doyouseewhatIsee
#pareidolia
#mirror
#nature
#riverphotography

Maverick’s Motivational Manifestation Tips

Maverick’s Motivational Manifestation Tips

by | Nov 22, 2022 | EMPOWER

Motivational Manifestation Tips

You’ve decided TODAY going forward is going to be different. You’re going to start it right and accomplish the big goals you have for yourself. Whether your focus is on building up your savings account or losing weight, there may come a time when you lose the motivation to stick with it. But motivation can be rediscovered. Try these simple ways to refocus anytime..

Remember Your Why—Let’s face it, building new habits to meet your goals can get boring. If it weren’t, we’d all be in perfect physical, emotional and financial health. When you feel your resolve weakening, come back to the reason you set the goal in the first place. Imagine the home you’ll be able to purchase when you’ve saved that down payment. Think of how much energy you’ll have when you’ve lost those twenty extra pounds you’ve been carrying around. A great way to do this is to close your eyes and imagine yourself there in your new home or body. Feel what it will be like to live in that new reality.

Seek Out Inspiration—The easiest way to retain motivation is by not losing it in the first place. You can do this by inspiring yourself each day. You might find images of clothes you’ll look great in when you’ve lost your bulge. Or window shop for new furniture you’ll buy when you have the house of your dreams. Find people who have accomplished what you are working towards and read their inspirational story. Use an app to track each little “win”—each time you chose to add money to your savings instead of buying a new shirt you don’t need. Track each time you select a salad for lunch instead of a burger and fries. These small, consistent boosts of inspiration can keep you going strong throughout the year.

Focus on the Feel-Good—Rather than thinking about how much you loathe going to the gym, concentrate on how good you feel after a workout. Instead of thinking about how much you want to buy that fun item in front of you, consider how amazing it will feel to own your own home. These feel-good moments of concentration can bring you back from the brink and make it easier to keep your eyes on the prize.

Maverick, pictured above manifesting his motivation, is a part of the Positively Daily family and a ‘ghost writer’ for us to share tips and suggestions for general topics and posts

Inspirations & The Biology of Belief

Inspirations & The Biology of Belief

by | Oct 21, 2021 | EMPOWER

Great inspirational resources for brainstorming the biology of the human body and the power of the mind.

Link to Bruce H. Lipton, PhD

“I read The Biology of Belief when it first came out. It was a pioneering book and gave a much needed scientific framework for the mind body spirit connection. Bruce’s insights and research created the basis of the epigenetic revolution that is now laying the foundation for a consciousness based understanding of biology. We are all indebted to him.”

Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP,
Co-Author with Rudolph Tanzi, Super Genes: Unlock the Astonishing Power of Your DNA for Optimum Health and Wellbeing

Deepak Chopra