Dual Realities

Little has been written about psychotherapy with the seriously physically ill and this book seeks to remedy that. The title Dual Realities refers to the inner reality of the individuals internal world and the outer reality of their illness and the interaction between the two. Out of this arena came an understanding that what is important for the client/patient is the meaning, for them, of their illness. Dual Realities aims to show how therapists can work effectively with ill or disabled people, by facing their fears, adjusting their technique and by learning from their patients. To the general reader it offers an insight into this important area of psychotherapeutic work. To us all it gives the opportunity to discover the courage of those who were willing to pursue the path of psychotherapy in the search for wholeness and meaning in their illness and who have allowed their explorations to be published. This book will be of value to both qualified and trainee counsellors and psychotherapists who find themselves working with clients/patients who are seriously physically ill or disabled.

I never believed in my diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. I search for answers through life and the world, keeping my faith in the man Jesus Christ. I search for answers through prayer and deep thought, trying to overcome my confusion of reality.

A guide to two related concepts considered essential to the developmental needs of an aboriginal race. 1. Socio-cultural stratification which will assist the Indian/Native people to better understand the human dynamics within their community and to more precisely articulate their needs, aspirations and capabilities. 2. A second concept developed from the realization that the various Indian/Native socio-cultural goups react differently to the acculturation process.

The envisioned volume is a collection of recent essays about the philosophical exploration, critique and comparison of (a) the major philosophical models of God, gods and other ultimate realities implicit in the world’s philosophical schools and religions, and of (b) the ideas of such models and doing such modeling per se. The aim is to identify exactly what a model of ultimate reality is; create a comprehensive and accessible collection of extant models; and determine how best, philosophically, to model ultimate reality, if possible and desirable.

We are a mass consciousness coming of age in the understanding of the eternal laws of the universe under which we co-exist. Humans have never before been more thirsty for answers to some of life's most profound questions. Abraham is a group of non-physical entities that communicate through 'thought blocks' via Esther Hicks while in a meditative state. During deliberate meditation, Esther allows Abraham to come forth through her and together they have traveled across the United States spreading esoteric knowledge and processes since 1987. Audience members within these workshops have had questions answered so poignantly by Abraham themselves to the most enlightened and philosophical questions ever posed in the history of mankind. This book is a summary of the teachings of Abraham, with a concentration of law of attraction as one of the most powerful and influential laws in the universe. Learn how to connect with your source energy to tap into your powerful abilities to co-create and manifest anything you desire to be, do or have. Explore the teachings of Abraham in the major areas of health, money, careers and relationships. Discover life's most valuable knowledge and insights from the non-physical, and what Abraham followers have coined "infinite intelligence".

Discover the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads in "Anando Brahma" – an extraordinary exploration that transcends mere translation. In this captivating book, author Ojas Dubey takes you on a profound journey through the essence of these ancient scriptures, offering a fresh perspective for the modern world. "Anando Brahman" goes beyond the traditional interpretations, breathing new life into these ageless truths. The author skillfully bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary challenges, making these profound teachings accessible and relevant to the complexities of our modern lives. Drawing from his deep understanding of the Upanishads, the author delves into ten fundamental concepts that are essential to comprehending the spiritual and philosophical teachings of these sacred texts. From the intricate workings of Karma to the illusory nature of Maya, from the righteous path of Dharma to the transformative power of Upasana, each concept is carefully unraveled, enlightening readers with profound insights. Within the pages of this transformative book, you will explore the profound philosophy of Advaita, the non-dualistic nature of reality, and the inherent divinity within every being – Atman. Discover the eternal pursuit of Satya, the ultimate truth, and immerse yourself in the boundless expanse of Brahman, the supreme cosmic principle. Through lucid explanations and thought-provoking reflections, the author guides you towards the liberating goal of Moksha, freedom from the cycles of birth and death. Furthermore, the exploration of Mrityu, the concept of death, unveils a profound understanding that empowers readers to live life to its fullest, embracing the impermanence of existence.

Aimer et Mourir offers a wide-ranging selection of essays that collectively address how, from the Middle Ages to the present, the notions of love and death get inextricably associated with the narratives that are women’s lives. Some of the essays tackle male writers’ representations that link women and, in particular, women’s sexuality, with death, resulting in the figures of the femme fatale, the woman in parturition, and the desiring vampire. A number of essays reiterate that women’s hyper-sexualized bodies have been used as a social construct and a psychological screen upon which to project a fear of death. The challenges to this pat reduction of “woman’s” domain come from the mostly women writers represented here—and they span from Marguerite de Navarre to Amélie Nothomb. These women writers rework the old formulae, giving us instead death-defying memories of love, love regenerative of language (as of bodies), love forcing the frontiers of death, or love creatively redefined within the parameters of death. Nor are these new narratives imagined as belonging to women alone but rather as attesting to a richer, more varied, and greatly sensitized human experience.

In recent years, the popularity of virtual worlds has increased significantly and they have consequently come under closer academic scrutiny. Papers about virtual worlds are typically published at conferences or in journals that specialize in something - tirely different, related to some secondary aspect of the research. Thus a paper d- cussing legal aspects of virtual worlds may be published in a law journal, while a psychologist's analysis of situation awareness may appear at a psychology conference. The downside of this is that if you publish a virtual worlds paper at an unrelated conference in this manner you are likely to be one of only a handful of attendees working in the area. You will not, therefore, achieve the most important goal of - tending conferences: meeting and conversing with like-minded colleagues from the academic community of your field of study. Virtual worlds touch on many well-established themes in other areas of science. Researchers from all these fields will therefore be looking at this new, interesting, and growing field. However, to do effective research related to these complex constructs, researchers need to take into account many of the other facets from other fields that impact virtual worlds. Only by being familiar with and paying attention to all these different aspects can virtual worlds be properly understood.