Friday, June 16, 2023

The femenine and the Compulsion to repetition

According to Lacan, organizing and structuring our experiences require setting limits or boundaries. These limits help define different aspects of our experiences, and without them, it becomes difficult to organize and structure effectively. The compulsion to repetition, which can be seen as a desire to return to the origin or to the mother's womb, creates a repetitive cycle driven by the pursuit of pleasure and the satisfaction of desires. However, this cycle can only lead to meaningful structure and organization when it encounters limits or restrictions that provide a framework for the process. These limits help establish boundaries and form a coherent sense of self within society. Lacan associates this compulsion with the feminine aspect of the psyche. It's important to note that Lacan's understanding of femininity goes beyond biological sex and includes broader symbolic and psychological dimensions. In Lacanian theory, the idea of prohibition or limit is closely linked to the concept of the "Name-of-the-Father." This represents symbolic authority that introduces the Law and imposes restrictions on desires. The Name-of-the-Father acts as a symbolic limit, breaking the cycle of compulsory repetition and allowing for the creation of new possibilities. In summary, the compulsion to repetition, associated with the feminine by Lacan, can only lead to meaningful structure and organization when it encounters limits or restrictions. These limits establish boundaries, break the cycle of repetition, and enable the emergence of fresh and creative expressions of the self within society.
Stress and responsibility Experiencing excessive responsibility can indeed contribute to the development of anxiety disorders. When individuals feel overwhelmed with an excessive burden of responsibilities, whether at work, in relationships, or in other areas of life, it can lead to chronic stress and an increased likelihood of anxiety. The pressure to meet high expectations, fear of failure, constant worry about fulfilling obligations, and the inability to find a healthy work-life balance can all contribute to anxiety symptoms. Moreover, excessive responsibility can create a cycle of perfectionism, where individuals feel an intense need to excel in every aspect of their lives. This constant striving for perfection can be emotionally and mentally exhausting, leading to heightened anxiety levels. The fear of letting others down or being judged can also contribute to anxiety in individuals who bear a heavy burden of responsibility. Furthermore, taking on too much responsibility may result in neglecting self-care and personal boundaries. Lack of time for relaxation, leisure activities can deplete emotional resilience and make individuals more susceptible to anxiety. Anxiety would get us more unsure of the future, and we tend to be more stressed trying to fullfill more responsibilities, Excess of work may provoque,your brain to shuts down and stops being able to complete tasks. The constant push for more responsibilities can significantly increase stress levels, leading to the development of anxiety disorders or even depression. When individuals are overwhelmed with excessive responsibilities, their mental energy becomes depleted, making it challenging to maintain focus and motivation. When overloaded with work and responsibilities, the brain can become overwhelmed, leading to a phenomenon known as "task paralysis." This occurs when the brain shuts down and struggles to complete tasks effectively, hindering success rather than promoting it. It is essential to recognize the negative impact of excessive responsibility on mental well-being and take proactive steps to manage it. This may involve setting realistic goals, learning to delegate tasks, prioritizing self-care. By finding a healthy balance between responsibility and self-care, individuals can reduce stress levels, improve overall mental energy, and enhance their ability to cope with the demands of daily life. Seeking professional help, such as therapy or counseling, can also provide valuable support It is crucial for individuals facing overwhelming responsibility to recognize their limits, set realistic expectations, and practice effective stress management techniques. Learning to delegate tasks, seeking support from others, practicing self-compassion, and setting healthy boundaries can all help alleviate the anxiety associated with excessive responsibility.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Brain waves and meditation

Brain waves and meditation
I am interested in Brain Waves, The brain represents one of the biggest mysteries and one of the most interesting for me.
So this new alternative therapy definitely got my attention and I have to back it up with some scientific evidence base.
I found different articles, but I think this one contains easy to read information It is a study made with individuals in meditation states.
It shows me the influence that frequencies have on the brain and that it is possible to use them to balance neuronal activity for different proposes including relaxation the relationship between brain waves and meditation: "Brain Waves and Meditation: Exploring the Influence of Frequencies on Neuronal Activity." It sheds light on the fascinating mysteries of the brain, which I find personally intriguing. This study provides scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of alternative therapies, particularly in inducing relaxation. It specifically focuses on individuals in meditation states, making it an easy-to-read resource that highlights the impact of frequencies on the brain. Take a look and delve into the exciting possibilities of using brain wave frequencies for various purposes, including relaxation. You can access the article at: [insert the link to the article here] (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100319210631.htm)

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Emotions and your body

Emotions are primary formed from the body perceiving the energy merely neutral, that energy that is perceived is filtered by a body’s individual frequency, which is determined by individual experiences and genetic configuration. The brain uses the storage information to determine the meaning of that particular frequency and matched with the rest of the "database" in the brain. If the info refer to a experience that for the individual means "happy" then the brain send the sequence of chemicals related to that particular meaning, releasing neurotransmitters in charge of unchain the chemical reaction in the body to sustain the meaning of that emotion. In theory two individuals can be subjected to the same energy frequency, but they would filter it in a different way, one can end up "happy" and other can end up "sad". Now there is a general consensus about what "happy" sad" etc, feels like. The different emotions, release a particular neurotransmitters. Then scientist can measure the type of neurotransmitter we know are release with that emotion, and correlated with this images that correspond this body emotional map in the article.
These colorful images of emotional body maps allow you to visualize a target emotion as it is color-coded to areas of your body. For example, if your target emotions are those of happiness and love, you can picture the body images radiating with orange and yellow light in those regions. Likewise, when you look at the image of fear or contempt you can see where you would want to direct your bodily energy to disengage that negativity. By visualizing this bodily state in your mind’s eye first, you can kick-start a chain reaction that can make that emotion a self-fulfilling prophecy. I call this ‘putting the cart before the horse’ in that you enter the feedback loop from the body and create an upward spiral towards a positive mindset. You can use the visualization of these body maps to disengage neural networks linked to negative emotions. By doing this regularly, you will fine-tune a mindset of pragmatic optimism through neural pruning and brain plasticity. The more regularly you engage a neural network linked to positive emotions and outcomes, the more automatically your mind and body clicks into that state of being.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Powerfull Heart

The evidence that human health and behaviors are influenced by geomagnetic activity is quite strong and convincing. However, there is experimental evidence that human bio emotional energy can have a subtle but significant (scientifically measurable) non-local effect on people, events. It is becoming clear that a bio electromagnetic field radiated by each human heart and brain, can affect other individuals. For example research conducted in the Heartmath Institute confirmed the hypothesis that when an individual is in a state of heart coherence, the heart radiates a more coherent electromagnetic signal into the environment that can be detected by nearby animals or the nervous systems of other people. Of all the organs, the heart generates the largest rhythmic electromagnetic field, one that is approximately 100 times stronger than that produced by the brain. This field can be detected several feet from the body with sensitive magnetometers. This shows we can “feel” or sense another person’s presence and emotional state independent of body language or other factors. It has also been found that there is a direct relationship between the heart rhythm patterns and the spectral information encoded in the heart's magnetic field. Thus, information about a person’s emotional state is encoded in the heart’s magnetic field, which is communicated throughout the body and into the environment. This was also was supported in a study examining the possibility that people achieving high states of heart coherence could facilitate coherence in other people in close proximity. The results showed that the coherence of untrained participants was indeed facilitated by others who were in a coherent state. this means that If you train your heart to get into a coherent state and maintain it, you would potentially influence those around you. Evidence of heart rhythm synchronization among group participants was revealed through several evaluation methods. In another study, Kathi Kemper at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, conducted a blinded study to evaluate the direct psychophysiological benefits of the nonverbal communication of loving kindness and compassion to others. The study participants did not know of the true purpose of the study and did not know that the practitioner was at the time practicing being in a more heart coherent state of loving kindness and compassion. After the periods the practitioner was in this state, the participants had significantly reduced stress and increased feelings of relaxation and peacefulness. The participants also had significant improvements in their measures of HRV, which was used as an objective measure of autonomic activity. The study concluded that extending compassion to others has measurable affects and is “good medicine"