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About giribaba

I was a monk in India for 10 years (1966-1976), & have been a mental health professional for 30 years. I write about the spiritual journey, spiritual practice & have a special interest in depression.

Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 5

Mindfulness needs to be manufactured! In our mindfulness we are stopping, stepping back, and observing. It’s a precursor to meditation which is a precursor to understanding what it is all about. Then comes Self-Realisation? How can that happen or occur? … Continue reading

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Therpeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 6

This content will will be part of the Introduction content for what will become a book, when I have completed this series of blogs. I use British English spelling here due to my heritage both in England and in India. … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Journeys to Self- Realisation – blog 7

This is to add to blog 6! Self-Realisation – what is it? What is self-realisation? Firstly, it’s impossible to say! Secondly, it’s possible to say anything you like and give it whatever meaning you want. So self-realisation can be nothing … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 8

We have looked at Defusion, using a metaphor, as an exercise to get a perspective on emotions and feelings. Thoughts though are a bit more difficult to get a handle on, as they may be “covered” by emotions. If it … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 9

This is the exercise mentioned at the end of Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 8 Blog 8 gives the rationale for this exercise which is to do with thought process management, but diverges to discuss how to go further … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 10

We want to move on now from “what’s wrong” to “what’s right”. Hopefully, given some guidance in previous blogs of this Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realistion series, we have some understanding of what’s going on. (In regard to stress, anxiety, negative … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 11

This is about a “Strengths” approach. It’s used therapeutically as a means to develop resilience and formulate goals/ actions to enhance the well-being journey. We are looking at a range of issues related to stress and distress regarding the passage … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 12

Let go of the past! We are now diverging onto a different pathway towards Self-Realisation. It’s not necessary better or entirely new, but it is orientated to therapeutic practice as oppose to spiritual practice. There are many religious/spiritual paths already … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 13

Finding your Inner Deity The next therapeutic exercise is about finding your Inner Deity. This goes with the other part of the exercise, which is about finding your own pathway to Self-Realisation. The process is best explained as we go … Continue reading

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Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 14

What are the therapeutic implications of the previous exercise? (Blog 13) Inner Deity activation What If the ego says: “no I can’t do it I’m just a hopeless drunk”, “my depression is too deep”, “I am unable to escape an … Continue reading

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