Positive living is about being in control and responding to challenges by training the mind to allow the universe to take care of what you cannot control. It also encourages seeking seeds of goodness that may come from adversity and using these so called “negative” experiences as steps for growth.
Whenever I see a butterfly, it reminds me of how positive living helped transform my life. In 1977 after many years of intermittent abdominal pain, I was hospitalized for emergency surgery that was thought to be an appendicular abscess.
The surgeon described my condition as one of the worst cases of Crohn’s Disease he had ever encountered; an abscess had formed because of the disease; sepsis set in and I was not expected to survive.
I left the hospital at 92 pounds, regained my strength, and thought that I was cured; until a few years later, symptoms returned, and serious complications arose. The mega-doses of prednisone that were prescribed made me feel as if I were jumping out of my skin. Anyone who has taken this steroid drug knows the hyperactivity that may occur and 60 mg/daily was a very high dose.
A friend referred me to Dr. Dolores Seymour for stress release through meditation, positive thinking, and relaxation tapes. This became the beginning of a 30-year involvement with holistic counseling from Dr. Seymour that helped transform me to who I am today.
I still had many challenges associated with Crohn’s Disease; medications, surgeries, and hospitalizations, but through holistic counseling and positive thinking, I began to experience my life through a different lens.
Dr. Louise Hay’s books on healing and the mind/ body connection also inspired me. Therefore, I am honored to have my book: A Handbook for Positive Living A through Z published by Balboa Press, a division of Hay House Publishing. My work is dedicated to my mentor and friend Dr. Dolores Seymour.
Dr. Seymour believes: There are no limitations to the power of the mind, except for those we set up ourselves.
In November 2020, I set out on a journey of sharing Positive Living themes via social media to help others enhance their lives. This multimedia experience is based on my book; A Handbook for Positive Living A Through Z. Weekday posts along with monthly blogs have been the framework to help promote awareness of steps and strategies to use daily for Positive Living.
Some posts have encouraged reflection on life situations to help initiate small positive changes in one’s life, while others served as inspiring messages. The purpose was to allow participation on social media within an individual’s level of comfort. A special thanks to everyone for reading posts or blogs. Feedback to me via Facebook responses or comments communicated to me personally are all greatly appreciated.
Dr. Seymour served as my holistic counselor for about 30 years, and I am proud to say that I am carrying out her work to help enlighten others. I have been trained through the Holistic Alternative Psychology Home Study Course “Mind Inspired New Dynamics System” (M.l.N.D.S). This course was developed and directed by Dr. Dolores Seymour and derived from the “original” Holistic Alternative Psychology Course; copyright 1998 – 2010 by the American Institute of Holistic Health and Wellness (AIHHW).
Watch for some exciting changes in 2022 as blogs and posts will do more than inspire; they will encourage you to be more action orientated. A newsletter will be created where I will be sharing some of Dr. Seymour’s wisdom through the many tools she encourages her graduates to use. If you would like to receive this newsletter, please enter your email address in the form on my Home Page. Your email address will not be shared and you will receive a free copy of the Inner Peace Evaluation to help you get started on your Positive Living journey for 2022.
Positively yours,
Lora
