In recent days our world has been influence by numerous occurrences of pain, suffering and turmoil for reasons which will be debated hopefully in an effort to discover solutions to our personal and world demise. I suggest a positive approach…
We are often bombarded with negative images and words used to describe individuals and groups who perhaps we do not know or understand. It is time that this type of negative language and behavior stops, as it only serves to increase more anger and hatred among people. It is time for a more understanding and compassionate approach to finding answers and solutions to world problems…an approach where sincere empathetic listening takes place thus leading to greater understanding, compassion and loving-kindness towards all people.
"Hatred ever kills, love never dies; such is the vast difference between the
two. What is obtained by love is retained for all time. What is obtained by
hatred proves a burden in reality for it increases hatred." M. Ghandi
two. What is obtained by love is retained for all time. What is obtained by
hatred proves a burden in reality for it increases hatred." M. Ghandi
If we truly possess the desire for greater calm and peace in our world, then it is important that we stop being models of anger, hatred and fear. We must learn the wisdom expressed by numerous statesmen who have serve our countries in the past and present…individuals who have stated that there is greater positive outcomes that emerge by being a model and expression FOR calm and peace, than there is by being a model and expression AGAINST hatred and war. This is not a naïve illusion…it is a noble truth…
"It is the law of love that rules mankind. Had violence, i.e. hate ruled us,
we should have become extinct long ago. And yet, the tragedy of it is that
the so-called civilized men and nations conduct themselves as if the basis
of society was violence." M. Ghandi
we should have become extinct long ago. And yet, the tragedy of it is that
the so-called civilized men and nations conduct themselves as if the basis
of society was violence." M. Ghandi
We have been taught this truth for centuries by spiritual and religious leaders, by educators and philosophers. Recent research in cellular biology, neurology, quantum physics and other forms of science are also suggesting that the human brain has difficulty processing negative energy in a positive manner.
So what is our true purpose as leaders and authority figures? Is it to continue the flow of the forces of hatred, anger, and fear, by being AGAINST these forces, or is it our purpose to be a model FOR calm, peace, and love through our words, expressions, and behavior.
It is time for us to become models of true empathetic listening, understanding, and loving-kindness and compassion.
I am realizing more and more everyday about a truth I knew as a child…the truth that…
The many powerful forces of hatred, anger and fear will one day be silenced
by the one Energy more powerful than all negative forces combined…
“The Spirit & Energy of LOVE”
Christopher Michael Meuse
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Personal, Educational, and Work Experience Information
Name: Christopher Meuse
Postal Address: Box 535
Litle Brook
Digby Co., Nova Scotia
BOW 1Z0
Telephone: (902) 260-2093
Email: [email protected]
BLOG: http://chrismeuse.blogspot.ca/
Date of Birth: September 20, 1951
My immediate family consists of my 27 year old daughter Michelle, 30 year old son Mark, and 32 year old son Anthony.
Education:
*Grade 12, Yarmouth Memorial High School
*B.A., Saint Anne's University
*B.A., Dalhousie University
*B.Ed., Saint Mary's University
*Certified Master Practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP-
Counseling & Psychological Therapy)
*Certified Master Practitioner Level of Quantum TLC(TM) Counseling &
Psychological Therapy
*Certified Master Facilitator Level in the WEL-Systems Counseling &
Psychological Therapy
*Certificate in Educating and Counseling with Nature, from the
Institute of Global Education, Washington D.C.
*Certificate in Well Mind, Well Earth, Institute of Global Education,
*Facilitated several distant learning Ecopsychology Courses for Dr.
Michael Cohen.
*Certified Hockey Coach (National Coaching Certification Program)
*Certified Recording Engineer
*Published Author: Children’s Book: Dear Don Cherry: Does Hockey Love
Kids?
Work experience:
*1 year laborer with local paving company
*2 years sheet metal laborer and construction worker
*2 years maintaining apartment buildings
*26 years public school teacher
*20 years part time musician and audio engineer
*4 years owning and operating a recording studio
I have facilitated several online distant learning Ecopsychology Courses for Dr. Michael Cohen…a Special NGO Consultant to United Nations Economic and Social Council Program. Dr. Cohen received the 1994 Distinguished World Citizen Award, presented by Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations, Dr. Robert Muller
For more than 30 years I have had the opportunity to attend numerous seminars, read, analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated a variety of books related to child and adult development.
I have been involved in the personal study of the causes, treatment, cures, and healing procedures for adolescence suffering from psychosis, depression, social anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I have facilitated workshops for the Tri County School Board and for the provincial teachers organization PETA: Primary ElementaryTeachers Association.
In the past I have had articles, related to child development (self-esteem), published in the following journals, newsletters, newspapers and web sites:
1. Self-Esteem Advisory Council Service- United Kingdom
2. The Canadian Association For Health, Physical Education, and Dance
3. Child Welfare Research Centre-University of California , Berkeley
4. Search Institute: Healthy Communities, Healthy Youth-Minneapolis, MN
5. Child Welfare Research Center-University of British Columbia
6. Ohio Leisure Leader, Ohio Parks
7. Mind Publications: Behavioral Medicine Center- Cleveland , TN
8. Youth Sports & Sportsmanship Association- Colorado
9. Southern California Amateur Hockey Association
10. Massachusetts
11. Ontario
12. USA
13. Moms Team-The Place for Mom’s In Sports
14. Florida
15. Hockey Manitoba
16. Capital Youth Hockey-New York
17. Colorado
18. Hockey Alberta
19. Southeastern District Hockey Association-Florida
20. Arvada Hockey Association- Colorado
21. Capital Amateur Hockey Association-Ohio
22. Oklahoma City
23. The South Shore Breaker, Nova Scotia
I am also a published author of a children's book entitled, Does Hockey Love Kids? Don Cherry co-operated by giving me a true story from his life, which was never told before. The local popularity of the book led to requests for me to conducted workshops for teachers regarding the value of creating a classroom atmosphere that supports the growth of self-esteem in children. I have conducted these workshops for the Tri County School Board, and the Primary Elementary Teachers Association (PETA) at their annual provincial conferences.
Additional information and explanations:
Neurolinguistic Programming
“NLP is used to develop strong, predictable influence, to manage stress, pain or trauma, and to accelerate learning and enhance performance”.
“As a science, NLP has been recognized as one of the singularly most powerful tools that supports rapid and profound change in human behavior”. Louise LeBrun
“I have used NLP techniques with individuals suffering from anxiety related disorders, and have received greater results in an hour session than some individuals were able to receive in 14 years of therapy with psychiatrists and psychologists.” Dr. Don Blackerby
“NLP may be the most powerful vehicle for change in existence...” Modern Psychology
http://www.partnersinrenewal.com/articles/whatis.htm
***Quantum TLC(TM) Counseling & Psychological Therapy
“Quantum TLC creates a powerful and sustainable context/process for living that allows us to grow, expand and engage our own evolution our own way and in our own time - as a way of life”!
http://www.quantumtlc.com/welcome.htm
***WEL-Systems Counseling & Psychological Therapy
“The WEL-Systems® approach offers a proven pathway to access a context for change that will do just that: profoundly alter the way you see your 'self', your world and the way you move through that world”.
http://wel-systems.com/welsys.htm
***Ecopsychology
“Ecopsychology is an emerging field that is developing in recognition that human health, identity, and sanity are intimately linked to the health of the earth and must include sustainable and mutually enhancing relationships between humans and the nonhuman world. Ecopsychology places human psychology in an ecological context, and is aimed at healing the divisions between mind and nature, humans and earth. The central concern of ecopsychology is the physical, psychological, and spiritual health of both the human and nonhuman world and an understanding of the psychological processes that either bond us to the natural world or alienate us from it”.
http://www.ecopsych.com/
***Transcendental Meditation Practitioner
"Transcendental Meditation gives me an island of calm in the midst of so much
turbulence."-Paul
turbulence."-Paul
"There is something about TM. It is the only time I have that stillness. It gives me this peaceful feeling-I just love it so much. You achieve all of the benefits from just sitting still and going within."-Ellen
*** Practitioner of Guided Imagery and Relaxation Techniques
Meditative techniques used to help induce Dr. Herbert Benson’s Relaxation Response. According to Benson, “Any condition that is caused or exacerbated by stress can be helped by a well-designed mind-body approach. Further-more, because all health conditions have some stress component, it is no overstatement to say that virtually every single health problem and disease can be improved with a mind-body approach.”Plato once said: “The greatest mistake physicians make is that they attempt to cure the body without attempting to cure the mind; yet the mind and the body are one and should not be treated separately!”
I utilize Relaxation Response, a variety of meditations e.g. Transcendental Meditation, Guided Imagery & Relaxation, Breathing Meditation, and Single-Point Meditation. I also make use of Cognitive Restructuring, a Healthy Nutrition and Exercise Plan, Mindfulness as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh, and Dr. Michael Cohen’s Ecopsychology activities.
