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shawnsmith
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 Posted - 02/14/2007 : 14:18:47
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In chapter 15 of his classic book "Think and Grow Rich," Napolean Hill writes of "The six basic fears." There is some really insightful material t\in this chapter and may be well worth reading for those doing self-analysis. The chapter can be read online at:
http://www.sacred-texts.com/nth/tgr/tgr20.htm
Best wishes
Shawn
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carbar
USA
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Posted - 02/14/2007 : 16:43:14
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"INDECISION is the seedling of FEAR! Remember this, as you read. Indecision crystalizes into DOUBT, the two blend and become FEAR!"
Hmmm, never thought of indecision as an emotional response before. This is really helpful. Thanks for the link, Shawn.
This writing style is kind of hard to take, but the rest of the article is interesting. I'm going to bookmark... |
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shawnsmith
Czech Republic
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Posted - 02/17/2007 : 15:48:23
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In his book, Think and Grow Rich, Napolean Hill writes about one of the symptoms associated with the fear of poverty with the following words:
"The habit of looking for the negative side of every circumstance, thinking and talking of possible failure instead of concentrating upon the means of succeeding. Knowing all the roads to disaster, but never searching for the plans to avoid failure. Waiting for "the right time" to begin putting ideas and plans into action, until the waiting becomes a permanent habit. Remembering those who have failed, and forgetting those who have succeeded. Seeing the hole in the doughnut, but overlooking the doughnut. Pessimism, leading to indigestion, poor elimination, autointoxication, bad breath and bad disposition."
I got my wife to read this back to me and asked her if that sounded like anyone she knew, and she said it described me perfectly. I seem to see the down side of everything and am always negative, even when things are going seemingly well. Indeed, there is resident in me, without me actually coming to terms with it up until now, a profound fear of poverty. I unconsciously fear not being taken care of, which is a symptom of strong dependency needs. Notice how Mr. Hill, without many medical training, was able to make the link between repressed emotional states and physical symptomology. Athough the idea of autointoxication - which is the belief that intestinal waste products can poison the body and are a major contributor to many, if not all, diseases - is considered bogus by today's medical establishment and also sounds a bit hokey to me, Mr. Hill's point that repressed emotions can translate in physical symptoms. He may have not possessed the same model of understanding as Dr. Sarno and other TMS practioners, but the connection is firm in his mind.
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Victoria008
USA
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Posted - 02/18/2007 : 16:18:26
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I find this very interesting. But I have read many books that speak about the mind and body connection. I have always believed it. And I still was able to be baffled by my body for the last 3 years!! It must be the way Dr. Sarno put it that made it real for me. Thanks.
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carbar
USA
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Posted - 02/19/2007 : 19:53:50
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Anyone know the stance of modern psychology on Napoloeon Hill?
Is he considered outdated or off the mark?
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Wavy Soul
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Posted - 02/19/2007 : 23:28:30
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Yes, I have been immersed in mind-body stuff for decades and have to agree that Sarno's approach is light years ahead and quite different.
For me it was the word: "distraction."
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Wavy Soul
USA
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Posted - 02/19/2007 : 23:36:25
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Thanks Shawn Smith
I love this part of Hill's chapter. Anyone resemble these remarks?:
"SYMPTOMS OF THE FEAR OF ILL HEALTH
The symptoms of this almost universal fear are:
AUTO-SUGGESTION.
The habit of negative use of self-suggestion by looking for, and expecting to find the symptoms of all kinds of disease. "Enjoying" imaginary illness and speaking of it as being real. The habit of trying all "fads" and "isms" recommended by others as having therapeutic value. Talking to others of operations, accidents and other forms of illness. Experimenting with diets, physical exercises, reducing systems, without professional guidance. Trying home remedies, patent medicines and "quack" remedies.
HYPOCHONDRIA.
The habit of talking of illness, concentrating the mind upon disease, and expecting its appearance until a nervous break occurs. Nothing that comes in bottles can cure this condition. It is brought on by negative thinking and nothing but positive thought can affect a cure. Hypochondria, (a medical term for imaginary disease) is said to do as much damage on occasion, as the disease one fears might do. Most so-called cases of "nerves" come from imaginary illness.
EXERCISE.
Fear of ill health often interferes with proper physical exercise, and results in over-weight, by causing one to avoid outdoor life.
SUSCEPTIBILITY.
Fear of ill health breaks down Nature's body resistance, and creates a favorable condition for any form of disease one may contact.
The fear of ill health often is related to the fear of Poverty, especially in the case of the hypochondriac, who constantly worries about the possibility of having to pay doctor's bills, hospital bills, etc. This type of person spends much time preparing for sickness, talking about death, saving money for cemetery lots, and burial expenses, etc.
SELF-CODDLING.
The habit of making a bid for sympathy, using imaginary illness as the lure. (People often resort to this trick to avoid work). The habit of feigning illness to cover plain laziness, or to serve as an alibi for lack of ambition.
INTEMPERANCE.
The habit of using alcohol or narcotics to destroy pains such as headaches, neuralgia, etc., instead of eliminating the cause.
The habit of reading about illness and worrying over the possibility of being stricken by it. The habit of reading patent medicine advertisements."
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tennis tom
USA
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Posted - 02/20/2007 : 00:27:34
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Thanks for that excerpt, WavySoul--very Sarnoesque. Welcome back, how you been? You sound in good spirits.
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shawnsmith
Czech Republic
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Posted - 02/20/2007 : 11:42:22
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From Napolean Hill quoted above: "The habit of talking of illness, concentrating the mind upon disease, and expecting its appearance..."
I think this is what takes place with my on this board (and I am guilty of it also at times) who insist on discussing in great detail their physical symptoms and we hear little of the issues that are taking place in their lives. That which we talk about and think about we end up empowering. Also, to continually talk about the physical is an expression of doubt regarding the TMS diagnosis as well as a fear of a worsening condition. I guess we have all been there so I am not pointing fingers.
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THE SIX BASIC FEARS
