Hi Judy, I would add to David's comment by adding forgiveness. I know from falling out with my parents years ago how important this is. We're all speaking again, and I try to see them as much as I can as they live few hours drive away. However, for two years we didn't speak. My children We're growing up knowing only one set of grandparents. During that time I started EFT or tapping, having come across Brad Yates on You Tube. I've got to admit, the tapping felt strange, even silly. I stuck with it though, thinking what's the worst that could happen? I focused on forgiving myself ( Not my Parents) ! A few months later, my mother phoned me out of the blue, in tears, saying she really wanted to see her grandchildren. I don't believe in coincidence, something else got us all back together again. I encourage you, and everyone else in this group to just give it a go with any issues you may have. All the best Judy.

Hi David, Judy and everyone. Sorry for the late response to this post. I wait until my mind is clear enough to give a reply from my heart and not a reply from my ego. I honestly feel that before we come here, we choose our parents. On top of that, I think we choose our challenges, and set backs in order to grow and learn. I think back to an earlier video you posted about the soul creating this universe to learn about itself. We have all had many, many lifetimes here. None of them were perfect. Acceptance of whatever happens to us is our greatest challenge. Much love

Hi Steve. No. I haven't heard of Kevin Treuddoux sorry. But I hope my comment might help. After reading your last post, what jumped out at me was statements like I feel stuck, I really struggle with money. These are affirmations which are made more powerful by writing them down! I know this because that was my inner chatter too! Since I have taken my attention away from money by doubling down on my health and relationships, any lack of money is not at the forefront of my focus. It takes time, practice and patience, but you will get there. One last thing. Be grateful for all that you do have. Cheers

Hi David, and the community. I have been putting off writing this message about mental health for the last few days. I now feel compelled to write. Four years ago l fell into a depression having not experienced depression before in my life. Having now read up, studied and reflected upon it, my 'episode' was very short but intense. For the three months I was taking antidepressants, I feared for my mental health. I'd lost interest in everything, including my wife and two children. I stopped working out, walked out of my job, and I stopped meditating. The little monkey brain was running wild up there! The strange thing was, when I briefly found something funny, or I was just about to get back to feeling myself, what can only be described as a trap door opened and I fell into the abyss. I would burst out in tears. This even happened in a supermarket! I knew I couldn't go on taking antidepressants forever, but I didn't know what to do. After approximately three months of looking and feeling like shit, I visited my doctor again. He recommend more tablets. I knew that was not going to help me. But, during the appointment, he asked me what I was doing prior to the 'episode '. He suggested I go back to gym, and restart meditation or as he put it breathing techniques. But, looking back, it was also the reading of spiritual books such as the secret and many, many more, that got me out of the hole. Four years have now passed since the depression, and I realise, it has profoundly affected my life. When I explain this to my close friends, it was almost like I walked through a door. The door shut behind me and I could not go back through it, to the old way of looking at life again. Instead of cursing the depression, I am grateful for it. I think every event in our lives has a reason, a meaning. Best wishes, Mark

Thank you for taking the time to reply to my message David, I know you're very busy right now. To answer your question, I think I attracted the depression somehow. Maybe a part of me was ready to be tested? I certainly came out of it a mentally stronger person. I find I naturally want to drift out and back into consciousness throughout the day. I have much better control over my mind than I did pre- depression. My sense of love and gratitude for everything has also increased. Thank you 😄

The seed was planted many years ago for me. It's only after practicing meditation on a daily basis that I have began nurturing that seed. Certainly, in the last few years, I have become aware of a shift in human consciousness. Maybe other members of this group have noticed a shift also?