Cognitive-behavioral conditioning

by Introspection 3 Replies latest watchtower medical

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  Introspection

  I know from the psych classes I've taken that this is a technique for overcoming pessimistic thought patterns. (positive affirmations, etc) But I have to wonder, are we really just a bundle of conditioned statements and reactive responses? Maybe I've just missed the point, had cheesy textbooks or whatever.. But I personally believe there's a higher resource we can draw upon. I tend to think it's just another level of processing, but perhaps it takes some "tuning in"...

  Meditation is interesting in this respect. Never mind the specific techniques and the philosophies, but if you're like most people you probably have just as many different thoughts floating around in your head.. As one guy from my speech class said "it's like a maniac!" Well, atleast you're not alone. It does make one think just where more thoughts will get you though. Anyone else ever think about this? (opps, there I go again ) But really, what about just taking some time out to relax?
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  larc

  Hi Intro,

  It has been awhile since you and I have had a back to back conversation. Here's how I see it. Cognitive - Behavioral Conditioning is an excellant technique to calm our minds and reduce our stress when unwanted and emotionally damaging thoughts intrude. These thoughts can occur when we are at work or driving our car, etc. At such times it probably not possible to meditate at a deep level. I see meditation as something we can do at home or on a work break, it reduces stress by washing away the clutter. I don't see one as higher or lower than the other, but both useful methods of obtaining a peaceful mind.

  Intro, I can't remember if you commented to Tina's thread, 10 nutty beliefs, but this thread provides a nice discussion of Cognitive - Behavioral Conditioning. If you go to search, at the top of this page, you should be able to find it.
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  Thomas Poole

  Intro, you're chattering. It's called thinking out loud; not a good way to communicate. For example, if I were to say

  I realize that life should have action and passion. So, I reason, if not so for me, would I be judged never to have lived. What is your opinion?

  Should I share the passion and action of my day. Does anyone know what Socretes would have done. Was his search for wisdom a proper form of action and passion. Was he too old for his endeavors? Too mindless such that he should have shut-up and saved his life. What do all of you think?

  Really now, reach through the pores of your skins and sweat your thoughts through. Do not let the plains of hesitation greet you, do not become like bleach bones upon the desert.

  Speak to me, all who feel as I feel, and might think as I think. Tell me, now, for I yearn so for your comments, your introspective comments, such that I might find greater meaning in my class studies and fill greatly by rubber shoes.

  Do you really enjoy belaboring of our minds? Speak adult please.
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  Introspection

  Sorry, I guess I care more about what I say than how I say it. In any case, perhaps the audience we are addressing is not the same. Whether you belabor your mind is up to you, isn't it?