Comments on: Retrospective Visualization

By: Edward A. Dellinger

Edward A. Dellinger — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:44:09 +0000

While the majority have an inkling about the better use of human minds — know everybody has the same mechanisms for processing sensory information.
That information differs from subjectivity, a man-made language and manmade ideas which don’t comput as well as the sensory data. That’s is because minds evolved in a mutational fashion, lagging modern use of minds. It is the cause of all anxiety. Knowing the differences: what is important and what is not, is the road to happiness which the Author “yours truly” has printed the foirst Edition of “Menstroika: A Foundation of Insight” signed E.A.Dellinger

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Law of Attraction Blog Carnival for March 28th, 2007 : Today is that Day — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:47:39 +0000

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By: Dana

Dana — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:08:42 +0000

Hey Gig!

I love your Retrospective Visualization method! How did you come up with it? Through one particular source, or a combination of the things you’re always exploring? Your technique sounds like a great combination of harnessing the power of visualization and taking proactive steps to both savor the things that went right, and stay optimistic about improving tomorrow. Great idea Dana

By: Elona

Elona — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:48:15 +0000

Giselle, I teach at-risk teenagers and I think that I’m going to have them do a gratitude journal and visualizations so they can get out of the habit of negative thinking. Thanks for the idea.

By: Kathryn Britton

Kathryn Britton — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:51:38 +0000

Giselle,

I mentioned retroactive visualization in my article on New Year’s Resolutions (Jan 7), but you take it much much further. Priming dreams! Lovely idea.

One additional maxim that helps me when I’m reframing my thinking about things that didn’t turn out as I would have liked is “I don’t own the outcome.” That reminds me to be open to what happens and especially to enjoy the uncertainty of watching my story intersect with the stories of other people.

Kathryn

By: Giselle Nicholson

Giselle Nicholson — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:02:35 +0000

Hi Christine,

The funny thing is that my sister introduced the maxim to me! Her SAT essay was actually about whether or not high expectations make a person less satisfied with their life - what a pos psych question!

Here’s to getting more of what we want

By: Christine Duvivier

Christine Duvivier — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:34:11 +0000

Giselle,

That’s a wonderful maxim and very wise guidance you gave your sister. I love your focus on getting more of what you want– I’ve been working with that concept too and it has been very helpful.

Thanks for a great article!
Christine