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Calling Gurus to Account

Submitted by The Belief Doctor on Thu, 11/02/2010 - 4:13pm

There appears to be a large and significant blind-spot in the awareness of many people. This blind-spot can’t usually be seen or recognised directly. Like a galactic black-hole, we usually only learn of its presence by how it sucks the life and light out of surrounding bodies – in this case, ourselves and others in our communities, cities and world.

We can learn of its presence by the high and growing incidence of depression which is now recognised by the World Health Organization as “the leading cause of disability.”1

To some extent this black-hole, or blind-spot can be ignored by being busy, taking drugs, acquiring wealth or enjoying ourselves … but it remains in the background, sucking the energy and light from all. And no more importantly is its effect felt, than in the area of health and wellbeing .. the main focus for my contributions to this column.

It’s about time

I recently learned of this ‘blind-spot’ after reading about a self-development teacher who had achieved success; met and positively influenced world-leaders, and done or achieved many other wonderful things.

Why then did I feel deflated after reading about this person? Was it that, by way of comparison, I was left feeling inadequate, or a failure? Was it because I felt I hadn’t achieved great things?

No, I realised it went deeper and after sitting quietly and reflecting on the cause, recognised it … the blind-spot that many of us, if not most, don’t seem to notice. Part of the reason it is not recognised is that it is so simple to feel – it’s too obvious and taken for granted. So we ignore it.

1. “Depression is the leading cause of disability as measured by YLDs and the 4th leading contributor to the global burden of disease (DALYs) in 2000.” URL ref:
http://www.who.int/mental_health/management/depression/definition/en/

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The Power and Importance of Blindspots

Submitted by The Belief Doctor on Tue, 23/02/2010 - 10:00am

Blindspots in our awareness can have devastating effects upon our lives.

Blindspots can be bad for business, health and personal wellbeing.

Profitable Sustainability

Submitted by Admin on Mon, 15/06/2009 - 12:30pm

"Sustainability" is one of those loaded terms that is usually taken to mean "living smaller" - of having to ride bicycles to work, reducing our lifestyle, and cutting back on overseas travel ... which all means less choice, freedom and fun!

The expectation that sustainable business practices will reduce profitability is likewise often assumed. Not much fun in that.

Considerations toward greater 'control of destiny'

Considerations towards greater 'control of destiny' in the workplace

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The following list of considerations and questions is aimed at improving 'control of destiny' primarily in the workplace, but also in personal and social circumstances.

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[ Copyright Dr Werner Sattmann-Frese 2009]

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