Reclaiming Your Power to Discern

By Sal Provino | March 16, 2021 

    What is it? Discernment is a way of creating value in whatever we do and looking at life in a way reflecting 'what ought to be'. This makes it true to our self. It helps us reason better, and aim for the best possible outcomes. It definitely gives us power to be able to deduce possibility. You see, once upon a time, humans did not have computers, or the internet, or any form of instrumentation, etc... Therefore, people had the ability to obtain sharp perceptions and judge current situations with what they had - discernment. It was part of their activity of solving problems, and it ought to be a natural part in the process of judgement for us today. 

    I found that within its psychology people utilized boundaries created by morals, values and other belief systems. Discernment was once seen as a personal scientific tool. It enabled people to determine what is true in our world. Within the confines of general judgment, we are able to make assumptions and arrive to actionable conclusions about the possibilities being made available to us. It tests the degree and strength of things. For example, Christians believe that Discernment is a Virtue, and that it helps us to inject wisdom into the decisions we make, keeping us on desirable consciousness and path we choose. Have we lost it? Back in the early pioneering years men and women knew their location without the help of a GPS. They could walk for days toward a destination without a compass. They knew where to look for bush food and wild trucker along the way. Fishermen could sense if it was going to rain. 

    People in nature could tell if it was going to be a burning hot day or that a storm was approaching. They could understand and interpret the nuances spoken by others. They could discern, and they did it without the aid of electronic gadgets. A primary school class was once asked by their teacher questions which were answered in an innocent but incorrect way revealing what the students' reality was truly made up of. These children were no longer able to discern. They were accepting the world around them according to someone else's interpretation and instruction. 

    "Where does milk come from?" asked the teacher. "Oh miss, everyone knows that milk comes from a carton at the supermarket!" was the first answer. "OK. Who knows where money comes from?" She then asked. "Miss, miss, me... me! My mother showed me that money comes from the hole in the wall just outside her bank. She calls it that - 'the hole in the wall'." You might be forgiven for thinking this was made up, and a joke, but it wasn't, it isn't. So, the question begs to be asked again. Have we lost it?  With the advent of technology and our separation from Mother earth it has rendered us incapable of doing the things our ancestors found to be common knowledge, and essential for living. Not to mention the type of mindless activities, such as bingeing on senseless TV shows, playing endless computer games, etc... which do nothing more than disengage our brain from our body for certain amounts of time which we have chosen to remain in vegetative state. That's part of how we lost discernment. 

    The child of the future will rely on things like the internet and the like to be able to make the right decision. It will be harder for them to 'Discern' what should be done. How do we get it back? The process of individual discernment is not a difficult one but it does have steps that can be taken in order to achieve a sensible level of discernment. Here are seven tips you can use for reclaiming your natural discerning powers: 

    1. Act without any Fear for the outcome. Whatever comes, will come. Making a decision is more important than not making one at all. If you are right, then you are on track. If not, you can correct it and get back on track. Don't rush it, but do make the decision! Give yourself a deadline for deciding what to do, otherwise procrastination can set in. 

    2. Use both your head and your heart. It is important to listen to your feelings, and at the same time looking at the practicality of the proposed solution. Be informed. This helps you properly assess the possibilities available to you. Every individual has a different value system, and that means you will arrive at your preferred conclusion with what makes sense to you, and feels right for you. 

    3. Don't let others do your thinking for you. Reclaim your sovereignty, and make a stand. 

    4. Remember that when in a group, e.g., committee you are also considering every other individual's choice. Remember to always state how you feel about things. 

    5. Listen to your feelings closely. Is what being said making you feel ill, or excited? That will be your guiding force to what is being discussed. 

    6. Ask for the opinion of someone you trust and value. 

    7. If you are a person who believes in the Power of Prayer, then use Prayer as a tool to confirm your conclusions. Take the first step by going it alone. No gadgets! 

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If You Don't Succeed, Affirm and Affirm Again

 By William T Batten | March 13, 2021 

    Politicians repeat themselves a lot - have you noticed that? It's not (just) because they like the sound of their own voices. There's a powerful influence principle at play there. It's the same principle behind marketing. Everyone thinks they're immune to marketing, as if businesses somehow invest billions in it for the fun of it. But it works. Even when you ignore it, it works. The principle politicians and marketers use so well is this: We humans like familiarity. The more familiar something is, the more likely we are to like and accept it. The most familiar ideas are our own. 

    That's why we like it when folks agree with us. You might not know what you're talking about, but your own ideas still seduce you and win you over. This is why politicians run their mouth - when you start to recognize and remember their voice and ideas, you start to believe in them a little more. Not much more - this isn't mind control or anything - but sometimes it's enough. Same with ads, too. Businesses would prefer you to sit and fully absorb their ads... but, hey, just noticing the brand, even for a millisecond, makes it more familiar to you. This doesn't have to be a problem. If you remember to think through your major decisions - like big purchases and who to vote for - this won't get in your way. But while it's interesting to know how to defend against these things.. it's even more interesting to learn how to use them to enrich your life. And chances are, you already are. This is one of the key components of the affirmation engine. 

    Saying an affirmation once won't do much for you. Maybe it'll get you excited and energized, which is a nice start, but the real results come later.  Twice, three times, not so much. It's only once you've repeated it so many times it becomes embedded deep in your mind that you start to see results. Your unconscious mind recognizes it as a familiar idea. And, with your desire driving it, it stops being a sentence and starts being an instruction. But before you write an app to display your affirmations on your phone every five seconds, repetition can also work against you. 

    Repeating the words every day is one thing. But it's repeating the emotions that really gets things moving. Feeling hope, determination and enthusiasm for your dreams, every day, will change your life more than maybe anything else. So repeat your affirmations, early and often. Just be sure to keep the emotion alive. There are two ways to do affirmations: There's the easy way, where you stick a note on your fridge and pretend it'll work. Then there's the right way. Affirmations aren't a shortcut to better things. They take discipline and persistence. But I pity anyone who doesn't sharpen their mind and focus every day. 

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6 Tips to Organize Your Thoughts

 

By Sally E Morgan | November 10, 2020 

    Anything can be organized, even your thoughts. We say that we can't help the way we think, but we can! There may be things in life that we have no control over, but our thoughts are not one of them. When a thought comes to mind, you make the choice to accept or reject that thought. Your choice may be conscious or subconscious, but either way it's your choice. Our brains function basically like computers. They are constantly processing information; incoming thoughts and outgoing actions. At times, so many thoughts are floating around in our heads that we can't keep them all straight. If we don't purge the excess in some way, we become overwhelmed, and process this information in a much slower, less efficient way than we would like. The list below provides 6 tips to help organize your thoughts. My hope is that these tips will provide some relief for the barrage of thoughts that come from our fast-paced lives. 

    Clutter is clutter, whether it comes in the form of things in our homes, or the thoughts in our brains. We need to purge clutter from our brains, just like we purge clutter from our homes. Document your thoughts - This seems like a simple idea and it is. There are times when we have ideas, or thoughts about a multitude of things. If you don't get those things out of your head and documented in some way, you're in danger of forgetting them, or becoming overwhelmed. Use the medium that works best for you such as - pen & paper, text message, voice message, phone app, etc. Sort your thoughts - After you document all your thoughts, tasks, concerns, ideas, questions, etc., sort them into their respective categories. Prioritize your thoughts - Due dates and deadlines are priorities based on importance and urgency. Many times, due dates and deadlines determine our priorities. Other times, our troubles cause us to worry, and those thoughts become our priority. Taking an action on those worrisome thoughts, however small it may be, can possibly reduce the stress, so you can purposefully re-prioritize the thought for another time. Reframing a thought - Reframing refers to changing the way a thought, concept or idea is considered. This can be helpful when you are problem solving. Looking at an issue in a different way may provide a viable solution. 

    No multi-tasking - It's been determined that multi-tasking is counter-productive. When you try to perform more than one task at a time, your brain spends more time trying to switch between tasks, or thoughts. Focus on one thought at a time for optimal productivity. Mental clarity - Sometimes we need a break. Thinking can be exhausting. In order to organize our thoughts, we need mental clarity. There are many ways to achieve mental clarity and it's different for all of us. Taking a walk in the fresh air does it for me. Meditation works for some, while exercise does it for others. Find something that works for you and practice it regularly. Sally E Morgan is the owner of SOS: Simple Organized Solutions LLC. For more information on how SOS can eliminate stress and create peace of mind in your life, go to, http://www.sossimpleorganizedsolutions.com. 

Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Sally_E_Morgan/680809 3/19/2021 6 Tips to Organize You

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All the Best Memory Advice in One Place

 

By Yossi Eliyahu | June 25, 2013

     If you cannot recall things, you may feel like you have no control over your life. But, this is not a condition you need to accept as permanent and irreversible. There are many memory-enhancing techniques that you can try to improve your memory. This article provides several effective ideas that you might find beneficial. Ways to help you remember: 

1. Mnemonic process: To aid with remembering particular items of information, try using mnemonic techniques. A mnemonic is a word association device that helps in the memorization of information. Here is one example. If your neighbors are named Michelle and Mike, you can better remember their names by associating them with M&M candy. 

2. Don't cram information. If committing something to memory is essential, take the time to establish planned sessions in which to study. It is stressful and ineffective to try and learn a new subject, all in one sitting. When you do this, you overwhelm your brain, and don't recall all that you studied. Create regular study sessions to get your brain into the habit of remembering. 

3. Useful connections. To aid your memory, try connecting the new information you are trying to remember with knowledge you already possess. For example, you can link information to a more familiar concept. Over time, this process will make it easier to store information in your long-term memory. One technique for making it easier to recall information is to use "chunking." "Chunking" is grouping information, like phone numbers, in an easy way, so that you can easily recall it later when you need it, or when someone else needs to jot it down. If you are trying to commit important information to memory, such as test questions, you should create an organizational system that groups subjects together in a logical fashion. You are more likely to remember and be able to recall the material when it is organized in such a way. 

4. Take a break. If you try to force information into your brain and don't take breaks, you won't remember it as well on test day. Your brain needs time to process information in order to learn it; give it some down time after studying for a while to aid in processing. However, you should be cautious. It is very important to take breaks when you are studying, make sure you have enough time as well. Devote a longer amount of time in studying for a test, rather than studying the night before. 

5. Tools: Makes use of calendars, agendas and other planners. Invest in a planner so that you can keep track of important things. Make a schedule for yourself and refer to it occasionally. By recording things on paper and reading over them, you will be aiding your mind. Your brain doesn't have to remember as much, and these things are handy and helpful in case you forget. 

6. Practice: Memory games are good to practice, preserve and develop memory. Practicing (playing) lateral thinking games, solving puzzles and remembering text is like a gym to your brain. 

Life style and behavior: 

1. Nutrition: Fish oil should be present in your diet. If you find your memory isn't as good as it used to be, you should try adding Omega-3 to your diet. You can add fish oil to your diet easily by taking an Omega 3 supplement. Avoid drinking coffee if your memory gives you problems. Coffee, and other caffeinated drinks, can contribute to dehydration. If you are dehydrated, you will notice that you feel sluggish and fatigued; this can be attributed to the fact that your brain is largely made of water. This, in turn, has an impact on your recall abilities. 

2. Self-confidence. Do not doubt yourself. The notion that your memory always fails in old age is very common. This happens sometimes, but not always. You can damage your memory when you expect it to go. When others start doubting your ability to remember things, you may begin to believe them. Simply extending the belief that you still have a strong memory can shortcircuit this phenomenon. 

3. Social life: You will be less likely to develop a condition that causes memory loss if you have solid and healthy relationships with the people around you. Research has demonstrated that spending quality time with family and friends is healthy for the portion of the brain that contains your memories. This doesn't necessarily mean many hours per week. It only requires a few hours per week. Don't fret about a less-than-stellar memory. The tips that you have learned here can help your memory if you use them whenever you can. Be patient and diligent in these methods, and you should see positive results. The main thing you need to do to obtain good results is to work hard, and maintain a positive attitude.

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Interruptions Intruding? 3 Timely Tips Restore Your Focus and Productivity!

 

By Paula Eder | August 24, 2019

     Using solid time management strategies helps you prioritize, organize, and plan ahead. But once you have a plan, you also need solid skills for managing those inevitable interruptions that challenge your focus and your productivity. Sharpening these skills will keep you on track. Neglecting them means that you'll lose your focus, and your effectiveness and productivity will suffer. Is this a familiar scenario? You have a deadline and each tick of the clock brings it closer, as you work hard to meet it. You are churning out creative ideas and ticking off items on your to-do list. Suddenly, someone pops into your office. How do you feel when this distraction suddenly asks for your attention? The thing is, you have to decide how to respond on the fly. This requires skills that are totally different from the skills you need to plan and prioritize ahead of time. 

    And your response is very important, in 2 ways:  The what of your response determines what happens, concretely and immediately, in the time that follows. Do you pause and spend time with the person? Do you stay on track and ask him or her to come back later? · And how you respond can make you feel either empowered or depleted. Do you invite the person in but feel victimized by your choice? Does your response leave you feeling more or less in charge of yourself and your time? This significantly affects your energy as you move ahead. So BEFORE the interruptions is the best time to plan for them. These 3 Timely Tips help you maintain effectiveness in a world where focused time is at a premium and interruptions are the norm. How to Manage Interruptions You can accomplish more and enjoy a boost in morale when you expect interruptions and have planned ahead for them. (And the distractions don't have to be people - they can be ideas, interesting websites, you name it!) The secret lies in creating proactive patterns. You redirect distractions to scheduled appointments. In doing that you give them their due while you protect your focus and priorities. 

    3 Tips to Keep You Focused, Effective and Flexible: 1. Discover ways you actually invite interruptions from other people. Document (with friendly energy) the ways that you reward people for interrupting you. For example, do you keep your door open? Look up and smile? There may be many ways that you subtly invite unscheduled visits. Remember - this is not an exercise in self criticism; be sure to thank and validate yourself for each insight! This is a very practical and powerful way to start making more conscious choices and reclaiming your time. This is all entirely within your range of control! 2. Redirect interruptions to time you've reserved. What time of day are you most productive? Block out that time, whenever possible, for activities you have prioritized in advance. Next, choose a different part of the day for responding to requests and other things that pop up during the day. (Remember, this can be for external interruptions or for the good ideas and interesting news stories that can tug at your focus.) Estimate how much time you generally need to attend to these matters and then set that block of time aside, too, in your schedule. And if you have a hard time maintaining boundaries around this time, scheduling it as the last thing before lunch or before you leave work gives you with a clear endpoint. Keep your appointment book open and nearby. As interruptions arise, schedule them in for the time you've reserved. Be specific and be sure to follow-through, whether your item involves another person or yourself alone. This builds trust in the fact that the issue will be addressed, and you can return to your work more quickly. If some of your interruptions come via phone or e-mail, you can set up auto-responses to indicate that you'll get back to people at a specified time of day. 3. Proactively reduce interruptions by anticipating needs. Are there external interruptions that you can anticipate? Seize the initiative. Contact the person when it is convenient for you and set up a time to talk. Developing this habit strengthens your capacity to coordinate a constructive energy flow for yourself. What might have been an interruption is now one of your priorities! As you explore your responses to interruptions, strive to see this as a time of investigation and experimentation. Look for fresh options to unfold, and be sure to encourage yourself by welcoming all the valuable lessons. Taking the initiative when confronted with unexpected interruptions is very empowering! When you realize that your daily destiny is in your hands, that has an immediate and positive impact on your choices, your focus, and your productivity. 

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