Human Behavior and
Conditioning
We are first conditioned by our parents, relatives and other
well meaning people. A lot of these suggestions are beneficial
to us, such as stay away from that, it is hot; do not eat
that it will make you sick; or you may want to do that differently.
Good advice and many helpful ideas. However, if we carry a
lot of this advice through to adulthood it is no longer appropriate.
Many parents will put their fears upon their children. Such
things as the fear of drowning by going into water and the
fear of dogs and many other animals. These, though are only
the tip of the iceberg. There are the relationship areas as
well to be aware of. This will include such sayings as, 'Men
only love one thing,' or 'All women ever want is your money.'
Our parents are our first teachers and for survival reasons
we need to take notice of them. Pretty basic stuff and that
is the way it is. Without looking at our beliefs with a fine
toothed comb we will not be aware of the limitations that
we carry with us. These will be in the form of beliefs, expectations
or attitudes in many areas such as money, relationships and
the world in general.
These beliefs will not only affect our general reality, but
our health and prosperity as well. An example of this can
be found within the modality of Emotional Freedom Technique.
The practitioner may uncover a pattern. This pattern is one
where the client experiences many allergies. What therapists
have found is that the patient has an underlying belief that
the world is an unsafe place for them. If one watches the
TV news or reads the paper then you could easily take on the
belief that the world is not a safe place. The reason here,
however, is that the news is spoon fed to us to highlight
the sensational and disastrous and fearful. A lot of people
have a great appetite for information presented in this way.
So, what do we do about our limiting beliefs? We all know
people whom we would not judge as more intelligent, beautiful
or handsome than us and yet they seem to have great ease in
their lives. We know others who are in the same profession
or job and they seem to be far in advance of us in getting
ahead. It does not seem to matter what neighborhood they live
in either, so it is not their location that makes the difference.
Then what is it?
The first step is to become aware of what is going on in
your life and patterns of experience that repeat themselves.
Some of these may be in the realm of money such as emulating
one or both of your parents’ belief systems and behaviors
towards money. Begin by becoming aware of patterns in your
life and the life of your parents.
There are many books to read and courses to experience on
this subject, to assist in bringing patterns to the fore.
There is much to be said for gathering with others in a group
situation with the intent of working through these issues.
You will find there will be much triggering and heightening
of awareness. This will give you more choices for inner growth.
Once you begin this journey you will find that it is never
ending throughout your life. You will notice, without judgment,
people who just want to stay and operate in their comfort
zone. You will be aware that this is not your path as you
are choosing a path of expansion and growth of an inward nature.
This usually takes greater courage and determination than
an outer journey, and can be ever so much more rewarding.
Take care and enjoy!
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Author: Eric Choong
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