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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 9

Posted on July 26, 2024 by giribaba

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 8

Posted on July 22, 2024 by giribaba

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 7

Posted on July 20, 2024 by giribaba

This it 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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Therpeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 6

Posted on July 19, 2024 by giribaba

This content should be in blog one, as it 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 … Continue reading →

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Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 5

Posted on July 18, 2024 by giribaba

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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Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 4

Posted on July 18, 2024 by giribaba

Relaxation to Self-Realisation There are three components of this particular exercise for relaxation These components are associated with a choice of visualisations. The visualisations enable a transition to the exercises involved with defusion practices. Grounding or Earthing. The idea is … Continue reading →

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Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 3

Posted on July 17, 2024 by giribaba

Relaxation is a necessary beginning! Why do relaxation? Well, it’s a precursor to meditation. It also helps to achieve a state of mindfulness. Is it actually necessary? Can we not just go straight into deep meditation by just doing the … Continue reading →

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Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 2

Posted on July 14, 2024 by giribaba

Where do you start in this therapeutic journey? What is the required result, if the end result is Self-Realisation, and the the status of this undertaking will be one of ego transcendence or renunciation. That will mean freedom from everything, … Continue reading →

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Therapeutic Journeys to Self-Realisation – blog 1

Posted on July 8, 2024 by giribaba

A new book started! I take you on a journey to Self-Realisation. For many this will be a spiritual adventure, but not necessarily. Benefits of this practice can be practical. Maybe not becoming rich and famous? The possibilities though are … Continue reading →

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Om Divine Grace Yoga – Blog 23

Posted on June 24, 2024 by giribaba

Introduction to blog 23 – My Personal Journey in Om Divine Grace Yoga. The four specific components of Om Divine Grace Yoga are enumerated in the first five blogs Then blogs move on to a broad view of my own … Continue reading →

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