Cognitive Dissonance

[Rin]

Kiwi Boy! I feel your pain, mate. I suffered horribly for two weeks after starting, and then suddenly I was as right as rain. At the time I felt so awful that I even considered stopping the whole thing, but now I'm very, very glad that I saw it through. I feel also very relieved that I don't have to go through that again until I next change modules in a couple of months.

Being a cautious person, I'm only taking one module at a time (right now the Confidence one), and I'm glad because I don't think I can handle much more than that. Is it possible that you have bitten off a bit more than you can chew? Perhaps, instead of taking all those "spiritual" modules at once, you can take them one at a time, as I plan to do.

You know the score about spirulina. Might I suggest adding a B-complex vitamin supplement to your daily regimen (or Brewer's Yeast). I don't know why this helps, but it does - a lot. I felt noticeably better within two days of starting. Give it a try. Cheers!

[NZ Chris]

Thanks Rin,
Yeah, I'm starting to wonder about my bite being bigger than my subcon myself!! Thanks for the B vit tip, I'll give that a crack over the wekend and see how I go. Now...brewers yeast...how about several beers?? :-)

[Pamela Vicik-Smith]

Hi Chris -

I am in the process of becoming certified for PATHS and a recent chapter I studied was about the very thing you are describing, cognitive dissonance.

There are many reasons that one experiences cognitive dissonance, but they all stem from a resistance to change. And this is perfectly normal.

Usually when one first starts on PATHS, the feeling of excitement and anticipation is quite high and that results in the wonderful "feel-good" emotions that are almost euphoric. However, most of the time, our subconscious is so powerful, that we start to resist change, usually subconsciously. This causes a big drop in our emotions until it literally bottoms out. This is called the valley of despair.

This is all very normal and almost everyone experiences this. From this low point, the valley of despair, you will begin to move again in the direction of your original euphoria that you first experienced. However, this forward movement is not one straight line. There will be ups and downs along the way, though not as extreme as the first drop. At one point, you will break through your locked pattern of behavior and be where you want to be.

Again, all of this is something almost everyone experiences. By being aware of what is happening, you can be prepared for some temporary setbacks. The payoff, however, is huge

I hope this helps.

[Kevin]

What Pamela said

Chris!

Ditto what Pamela said!

Wow, what a load. Those all can bring major paradigm challenges. You lightened it up by 25%.

I know there are some people that just load the wagon. Myself, I prefer to be on one or, at the most, two paradigm challenging Modules at a time.

Regarding the intuition module, this is a double whammy...because not only can it give you insights that challenge existing beliefs, but it can also open you up to more raw data coming thru from the collective into your conscious mind.

Many people experience this by being much more sensitive to the moods and thoughts of the people around them. This can be very disconcerting at times.

I am sure you will work your way through it. Once your conscious mind gets used to the new stream of data, you will be able to acknowledge the information, but not let your emotions become involved with it.



Kevin

[NZ Chris]

sweeeet, thaks very much...that explains things nicely! Ah well...I'll just ride this thing out then...and hopefully don't have too many wipe outs along the way. Thanks for all of your help...i didn't want to post too much of my junk as I like to keep it in the HAPPY Appreciate the positive feedback!

[Grace]

Hi Chris

Hi Chris,


I would like to work on you if you don't mind. Your 3rd and 6th chakras need work. I have helped Lois as you know, and I know I can do the same for you. Just Private Message me and let me know of any changes. You can also post any changes as long as you don't mind sharing with the world.!! We can talk on Skype too if you would like. I have already done a few corrections for you , but I will continue until you let me know of any changes good or not so good.

I studied Chinese Energetic Medicine with Dr. Kam Yuen, Yuen Method: Full Spectrum Healing take a look for your own information. Talk to you soon.

[Moria]

Hi Chris,

Please, do accept Gorgeous Grace?s offer and let her work her Magic on you!

I sent a PM to Grace today, asking her about practitioners, and immediately she responded and was working on my Chakras without me even asking her!!

Thing is, I have had this not very pleasant feeling (worries) in my third Chakra for about two years, and without telling Grace that, she tells me that my third Chakra needed balancing!

I have felt so much more relaxed tonight, than I have in a long time! (Sorry Grace, haven't had a chance to report back to you as I just came back to the computer!) It feels like someone put cotton in my Solar Plexus!

Grace... Thank You from the bottom of my Heart!!!

Moria x

PATHS To Who You Truly Are

[Grace]

Thank you Moria

Hi Moria,

Thank you so much for your kind words. I do love Feedback. It helps me tune in better. I have had such great results with Chinese Energetic Medicine. Since I got on the Insight and Intuition Module, I have realized I have to correct some more deep rooted issues I have become aware of in myself too!! It's funny how sometimes I even forget to use my CEM on ME!!

We are such infinite beings there is always room for more light! When an issue pops in, it just means it's time to add more light, love and gratitude. Learning CEM is like Learning TRV, a lot of fun, very effective, but takes practice!!

[Rin]

Ooh, Grace, please do me too! I've also been having some third chakra issues, especially since starting my module three weeks ago. I'll drop you a PM later. Thank you very much!

[NZ Chris]

I would love to be able to help others in this way Grace. Thank you so much for your generous offer.
Chris

[Rin]

Grace has been helping me too, in the last two days I feel sooooo much better. Forever grateful!

[NZ Chris]

Just wanted to say a big

THANK YOU

to Gorgeous Grace, for helping me out. I feel fantastic, have a kicker of a headache today, but I'll put that down to no spirulina, yes I should know better by now!!

I have definitely got a lighter frame of being this week...whew! Am able to just relax and let it all be. There is no struggle today at all, I feel wonderful!
Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and words, thank you grace for sorting out my blocks and weak points :-) This boy is buzzin in his boots!! woohoo!!

[sterlingpg]

Hello Everyone!

Wow, I was mostly smooth sailing for a couple of months now, through several modules, including Successful Living I and II and now III. However, been on
SL III for a couple of weeks and I had a real cog diss day today - dissin stuff all over the place :P
Anyway...the magic for me was to realize it for what it was and it was like a release as the dissonance began to dissipate! (now thats my kind of dissin lol)
Hopefully be back on the straight and narrow again with positive intentions, gratitude and allowance

Cheers All!

Stephen

(ps, maybe I have a Chakra situation too... must look into that!)

[Grace]

You Are So Welcome!

Hi Chris And Rin,

You Are Both Very Welcome!!

[Ryan]

Defying Gravity

I don't know if this is exactly on-topic with "cognitive dissonance", but I do have a question about something getting worse before it gets better.

I've been on four modules for a month, including Defying Gravity. I haven't really noticed any positive results yet. In fact, right now I'm deciding if I want to continue with PATHS. But I noticed this week that my face has broken out. I haven't broken out in years. I'm talking about 6 or 7 pimples, not just a couple. In fact, I just woke up with another one this morning. This is very unusual and I immediately thought this could be due to PATHS. I thought maybe my skin is getting worse before it's getting better. I also thought that since I am 27, maybe the module is making my skin too oily or something. (Aaron told me on the Pavlina board that I wouldn't need this module because of my age, but I didn't listen. I thought this would be a good preventative option, I want to look young as long as I can.)

So anyway, if this is due to PATHS, I find this very interesting.

Ryan

(BTW, I'm kevs on the other boards, but I just felt like using my real name this time.)