Several years ago, I was listening to a tape about Naikan Therapy; one exercise it suggested was spending the day being grateful for everything that was part of one’s day — “thank you toothbrush, thank you paper clip, thank you computer, thank you air, etc… It was a peak experience, with even an all too brief glimpse into enlightenment. It is a good way to get rid of one’s ego and sense of entitlement.
Robert Emmons research has been paramount in bringing attention to the importance of gratitude; folks who keep gratitude journals sleep 25% better. (And since sleep is the cornerstone to health, you can rest assured that thinking about things you are grateful for before going to sleep at night — counting your blessings — will increase your health and your positive dreams…. Your dreams often reflect your health and your state of mind.
And thank you, reader…
(It is not well known, but Carl Jung and the Jungians was the first underground rock group; they were a major influence on Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, and the Beatles. Photos, like those on the two previous posts, may soon be available.)…Jung was particularly well known for his shamanic drum riffs….
