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- Survival: What Beliefs Can Someone Have About Their Survival If They Experienced Childhood Trauma? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperWhat someone may find is that although they want to experience life in a certain way, it is not possible for them to do so. If they were to think about how long their life has been this way for, they may find that it has been this way for as long as they can remember. Consequently, they may ...
Views: 499 - Symbolic Fears: Can Someone’s Fears Be Symbolic If They Experienced Early Deprivation? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2024 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, there are numerous phobias that someone can have, and some of these are more well-known than others. Furthermore, while some of these phobias can stop them from being able to live a full and rich life, others can typically be put to one side and not trouble them. If, then, they were ...
Views: 244 - Taking Action: Does Someone Need To Feel Safe In Order To Take Action? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFirst there is the desire to do something and then there is what needs to be done for one to experience that which they desire. For this to happen one may just need to need to leave their house and to head out. Ultimately, what they need to do is going to be defined by what it is that they ...
Views: 898 - Teaching: Do Some People Become Teachers In Order To Feel Superior To Others? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that everyone on this planet is a teacher on one hand and student on the other. Based on this, it is a two way process, and if one doesn’t have this outlook, they are likely to be out of balance. In this case, one could believe that other people are here to learn from them ...
Views: 1585 - Terror: Can Childhood Trauma Cause Someone To Carry A Lot Of Terror? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough someone’s early years will have left a big impact on their whole being, it doesn’t mean that they will realise this. In fact, they might not even think about what took place at this stage of their life. Still, their body, their inner world and their view of the world could all ...
Views: 513 - Terrorism: Is 'Terrorism' Being Used To Take Away People's Freedoms? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperTowards the end of last month, there was thought to be another terrorist attack in London; fortunately, it turned out that this wasn’t the case. After what was said to be “an altercation between two men on a platform”, one thing lead to another and the police triggered their protocol for terror ...
Views: 902 - Terrorism: Is It A Good Idea To Carry On As Normal After A Terrorist Attack? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperRecently, there have been a number of terrorist attacks in England and, naturally, this has had a big effect on the country. However, this is not the only country in Europe that has been affected in his way. Normal These kinds of attacks are becoming a regular occurrence in the western ...
Views: 1300 - Terrorism: Why Are People Told Not To Get Angry When It Comes To Terrorism? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn recent years, terrorist attacks have become a regular occurrence in the west. But while the majority of people who live in this part of the world are going to remember what it was like before, there are going to be others who will have been brought up in an country where this was a normal ...
Views: 1020 - The Abuse Was Passed From One Generation To Another! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years, I have had many conversations with my mother about what her childhood was like. This wasn’t simply because I wanted to know what this time in her life was like; it was because I wanted to find out why she behaved the way she did. As the years went by she settled down and was ...
Views: 1271 - The Adjustment Bureau: My Interpretation Of The Metaphors - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperMy interest in this film came about after hearing that it was based on a short story by Philip K. Dick. Blade runner, Next, Minority Report and Total Recall are just a few of the films that have been based on his stories. The storyline 'Do we control our destiny, or do unseen forces manipulate ...
Views: 2615 - The Environment: Is Our Dissociation Destroying It? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWe live in a time where there is intense focus and even an obsession when it comes to our environment. In many ways, I believe that this is a good thing. The questions that arise for me are; what causes us to act in ways that are so destructive to the environment? And at the same time, why is it ...
Views: 2062 - The Flow: Is It Good Or Bad To Go With The Flow? - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to watch a stream, they would see that it goes in one direction, and this will take place without too much force being utilized. This is because the water is going in the same direction and there is little, if any, resistance. However, this wouldn’t be possible if each drop of ...
Views: 3313 - The Guidance You Seek Is Within You! - by Submitted on May 02, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was speaking to Errol Campbell a while back, he ended up talking about how one of his family member used to read tea leaves. When they did this, he said that they would say more or less say the same thing to everyone who had a reading. There was then nothing personal about the ...
Views: 1010 - The Healing Paradox - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperA number of years ago, I remember reading something that said that the more we want to change, the harder it is to change. This was the last thing I wanted to hear as I wasn’t in a good way; it also didn’t make sense. I desperately wanted my life to change; this was something that felt like ...
Views: 2114 - The Healing Power Of Nature! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperA few weeks ago, I was having a conversation with a friend of mine called Wain, and this was a deep conversation. However, this was a conversation that was far deeper than usual and I ended up thinking about what we spoke about. I won’t go too far into what we spoke about as I sure that he ...
Views: 1116 - The Healing Power Of Presence - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperEarlier on, whilst I was out running, I was reflecting on how important presence is when it comes to healing. It is important in all areas, of course, but this was the area that I primarily thought about. For example, when a healer has been able to let in a certain amount of presence (I say ...
Views: 1032 - The Heart: Is It More Than A Muscle? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThis article will look at the different aspects of the heart; this will include empathy, emotions and feelings. I will also explain my current understanding of what leads to an absence of empathy and an ability to feel. Inspiration I was also inspired to write this after seeing the Alfa ...
Views: 2158 - The Heart: Why Do Some People Close Their Heart? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to relationships with other human beings and with life itself; the heart has a unique purpose. At an emotional level; the left side (feminine) of the heart allows one to receive and the right side (masculine) of the heart allows one to give. And when one of these sides is out of ...
Views: 4254 - The Heart: Why Is It Hard To Listen To Our Heart? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world the primary focus is on the intelligence and knowledge of the ego mind; the heart is often ignored and dismissed. It’s only in the recent years that it has been considered by the mainstream as anything other than just an organ. So here I will give my current opinion on why ...
Views: 1862 - The Inner Child: Why Is It Important To Heal The Inner Child? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe term ‘inner child’ is not something that can be easily understood. It is somewhat hard to relate to and even harder to be taken seriously. So then; what is the inner child? I see the inner child as a combination of childhood memories and these appear to primarily exist just above the ...
Views: 1359 - The Iron Lady: My Interpretation of the Metaphors - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt wasn't until after I had seen the trailer that I become interested in watching this film. I didn't know much about Margaret Thatcher (Not that this film can be completely trusted in its portrayal of her), but what I did know is that this looked to be a powerful film. The films tagline 'never ...
Views: 2367 - The Life Of Pi: My Interpretation Of The Metaphors - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I first saw the trailer to this film I thought it looked like the kind of film that is rarely made. Ang Lee came up as the director, and it appeared to be the ultimate adventure. After seeing the trailer I soon forgot about the film until I decided to go the cinema and it was showing. My ...
Views: 4579 - The Mainstream Media: Where Perspectives Become Truths - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the challenges I have with the mainstream media, is that what is shown is largely portrayed as the truth. It could be said, that all forms of critical thinking are gradually eroded by exposing ourselves to it. Of course, it could be argued that it is down to the individual to use their ...
Views: 2082 - The Matrix: What Is The Matrix? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen the words ‘The Matrix’ are mentioned the first thing that comes to mind is probably the film by the same name. And this was a film that had a profound influence on many people. This was not only because of the quality of the film, but also because of the questions it made people ask and ...
Views: 2019 - The Media: Are Films Better Than The Mainstream Media When It Comes To Conditioning People? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, there has been one source that people look towards to be informed and another when they want to be entertained. This is not to say that someone thinks about one of these sources when they want to be informed/entertained, as it is likely to be something that just ...
Views: 1226 - The Media: Are Human Beings Too Irrational To Be Exposed To The Media? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, their day is not complete unless they’re kept up to date by the news. And this can come about through listening to the radio, watching TV or reading a newspaper. These options can also be put to one side with how far technology has come and one only needs to use their phone. ...
Views: 1350 - The Media: Are People Crazy If They Don't Believe What The Mainstream Media Tells Them? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how someone sees the world, there is a strong chance that it has been heavily influenced by the mainstream media. The reason for this is that a lot of people look towards this source of information to tell them about what is taking place around them. Normal Therefore, in ...
Views: 1793 - The Media: Are You Buying Into The Mainstream Media's Story? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that the mainstream media doesn’t need to prove that what it is selling is the truth, the only thing it is needs to do is to gain people’s attention. By doing this, it will have an effect on what people think about and, of course, what they don’t think about. There are going ...
Views: 784 - The Media: Can The Mainstream Media Teach Someone A Lot About Defence Mechanisms? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to explaining something it can be hard to explain it directly, which is why analogies can be so effective. Using an analogy can allow someone to get their point over a lot faster than they would otherwise. Through thinking about something that is not related to the topic at ...
Views: 721 - The Media: Can We Rely On The Mainstream Media To Tell Us What News Is Fake? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperRecently, the mainstream media has been talking about ‘fake news’ sites, and how these are having a detrimental effect on the world. Thus, if one is not aware of what has been taking place, they will be able to find out about it by reading paper or going online, for instance. Informed ...
Views: 1366 - The Media: Creating The Illusion Of Perfection - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAbusive behaviour can include all that makes one feel compromised, undermined and taken advantage of. It can be in the relationships one has with: friends, family, colleagues and in intimate relationships. The type of environment it is, or whether one is male or female, the race or the ...
Views: 2198 - The Media: Did The Mainstream Media Play A Part In The Grief That People Are Experiencing Over Trumps Win? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNow that the presidential election is over, it can’t be denied that some people’s emotions have been running high. In some cases, what has taken place is seen as the worst possible outcome, and for others, it is something they have dreamed about for a quiet some time. Along with this, there ...
Views: 1124 - The Media: Do Some People Believe Everything The Alternative Media Tells Them? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people who look towards the mainstream media to be informed, there are others who are no longer willing to do so. When these people want to find out about what is taking place around them, they will look towards the alternative media. In the past, there was only one option ...
Views: 1289 - The Media: Do Some People Believe Everything The Mainstream Media Tells Them? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what is taking place in the world, it can be normal for one to look towards the mainstream media. Looking towards this source to be informed can be as natural as one going to a supermarket when they need to buy food. This is likely to have been something they have done for ...
Views: 1175 - The Media: Do The Events That The Media Cover Happen Randomly? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to pick up a paper or to go onto a news website, for instance, it wouldn’t take them long to come across something negative. It could be said that this is partly because bad things happen in the world, and partly because the mainstream media generally focus on what is wrong as opposed ...
Views: 1116 - The Media: Does Hillary’s Popularity Prove How Much Control The Mainstream Media Has? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to who would make the best president, it is not uncommon for people to talk about Hillary Clinton. As far as they are concerned, she could be seen as someone who has what it takes to lead America. This is the kind of response that people can have in the real world, and it can ...
Views: 1104 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Cause People To Have A False View Of The World? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to talk about the world, there is a strong chance that the mainstream media will have played a part in what they have to say. And this could be a time where one will talk about what is currently taking place in their own country, as well as what it is like in other countries. The ...
Views: 1304 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Condition People To Believe That Everything Is Black And White? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to being informed about the world, it is not uncommon for someone to look towards the mainstream media. There is a strong chance that this is something that has taken place for most of their life. They could find that the people they spend time with also have the same approach, ...
Views: 1067 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Control People By Keeping Them Misinformed? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf two friends had a multiple choice test coming up in a few weeks, it could be said that it would be a good idea for them to practice. Through doing this, they are likely to have a better chance of knowing what the answers, are and this will then give them the chance to pass the test. ...
Views: 1350 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Create The Impression That We Are Just Observers Of Reality? - by Submitted on May 17, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has ever been exposed to the mainstream media, which they most likely will have been if they are on this planet, they may realise that this source generally focuses on the same things. So, irrespective of whether they were to pay attention to this source now or if they were to think ...
Views: 542 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Create Their Own News? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone wants to find out about what is taking place around them, there is the chance that they will look towards the mainstream media. This is because this source will be seen as being trustworthy and reliable. And when one wants to find out about what is going on, they could end up ...
Views: 1096 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Edit Videos In Order To Control People? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one wants to find out about what is taking place in the world, they can end up looking towards the mainstream media. This could be something that has taken place for as long as they can remember. In the past, they might have listened to the radio, watched TV or read a paper when it came ...
Views: 1100 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Focus On Celebrities To Distract People? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one pays attention to the mainstream media, they are likely to see that they give a lot of exposure to celebrities. But even if this wasn’t the case, they would only need to pick up a paper to realise this. This is not to say that all news sources give them the same amount of exposure ...
Views: 2302 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Only Have As Much Power As We Give Them? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperA number of years ago, the mainstream media, along with other sources, came out and said that ‘fake news’ was a problem. One way of looking at this would be to say that this was something that was said after certain things didn’t go as this source, and those behind the scenes, wanted. Thus, ...
Views: 529 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Only Need To Repeat Something For People To Believe It? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, there are so many different media sources, and so many of these sources come out with the same thing. There have even been videos made where different newsreaders from different news stations are saying exactly the same thing. After watching a video like this, it will be perfectly ...
Views: 569 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Pull At People's Heart Strings In Order To Control Them? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that someone should never make a decision when they are angry, and that they should never make a promise when they are happy. What this comes down to is when one is in a highly changed emotional state; it will be a challenge for them to think clearly. However, when one is ...
Views: 1389 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Realise That Most People Are More Concerned With Fitting In Than Finding The Truth? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone needs food, they are generally going to go shopping; with this being somewhere where they will be able to get everything they need. In the same way, they can also look towards the mainstream media if they want to find out about what is taking place in the world. It Just Happens ...
Views: 1152 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Traumatise People? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperNo matter where in the world someone is or what time it is, the mainstream media will be there to inform them about what is taking place. This source of information will tell them about what is going on around them and that is going on further afield. The main reason for this is that one no ...
Views: 657 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Try To Control People By Making Them Feel Guilty? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf was to come across two people, and they were to ask them how they find about what is taking place in the world, they might end up receiving two answers. On one hand, one of them could say that they read a paper and/or watch the news, and on the other hand, the other could say that they pay ...
Views: 1185 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Try To Divide Men And Women? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to know about what has been taking place in the world, there is the chance that they would be drawn to a certain channel and/or paper. This is likely to come down to the fact that they trust these sources to provide them with the truth. Through having this outlook, they ...
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