Author: Dr. Thomas Maples
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Surfing A Paradox 4 Consciousness Development

Live with Dr. Tom Learning to Fly A Paradox of Consciousness I began today’s journey looking into what seemed an Indiana Jones magnitude leap of faith into a chasm of everything unknown, fearful, yet somehow calling upon my soul as an avenue for growth. Consciousness is that way. Like the birds pictured above, it calls…
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A Psychology 4 Joy: Defining the Truth and Shadow of Happiness

Defining the Paradoxical Nature of Joy Do you have joy in your life? This simple question can sum up the oxymoronic nature of the human mind in one swoop. I often love starting the beauty of an overly complex subject, such as finding happiness with its antithesis. No, this is not going to be an…
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A Truth 4 Joy

Quotes of Inspiration Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain. Joseph Campbell The Psychology of Joy Ever wonder why the emotion of joy is so hard to grasp? For decades, I have heard a very similar storyline. Regardless of race, age, gender, or other demarcation levels, one…
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Optimal Mental Health 4 Children: Sleep Schedules

A Sacred Journey Called Parenting A Sacred Journey Called Parenting Mental Health &Sleep How Many Hours is Optimal by Age The Effects on Emotional Health Mental Health &Sleep There’s no doubt that parenting is a sacred journey. It’s full of ups and downs, laughter and tears, and moments of pure joy. But one thing that…
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A Sacred Journey: Dream 4 Destiny & Inner Potential

A Sacred Journey Podcast Feeling Stuck? A Sacred Journey Podcast A Sacred Journey Podcast Feeling Stuck? What does your sacred journey entail? What does the future, that image of your hidden potential, tell you in the present moment? This affirmation and guided meditation will encourage you to dream your future forward and think just for…
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Affirmation: 4 Steps to Destiny

An Affirmation to Dream Destiny Today, I affirm to set a date with destiny, engage my hidden potential, chart the course, and advance confidently in the direction of my dream. Take a deep breath in, and let go. Soak in the scenery and sound and let go of the outer world. When you are relaxed,…
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Personal Development: A Powerful Exercise 4 Your Best Self

Ever heard the saying that we must let go of the old to bring in the new? This saying is certainly true regarding our personal development. To grow and change, we must be willing to let go of the things that no longer serve us. This blog post will discuss what it means to let…
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Curiosity 4 Inner Potential: Psychology and Affirmation

The Myth Within Podcast Inner World of Words Today, I affirm to celebrate my inner calm, creative genius, and curious nature, as it leads me to realize with commitment and certainty my soul’s ability to advance confidently towards my dream’s intent. Just Relax, Breath, and find the rhythm of your breath. As you reflect upon…
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Celebrate Curiosity: Psychology & Affirmations 4 Emotional Wellbeing

Affirmation Today, I affirm, to celebrate my inner calm, creative genius, and curious nature, as it leads me to realize with commitment and certainty my soul’s capacity to advance confidently in the direction of its dreams intent. Dr. Thomas Maples Table of Contents The Psychology of Affirmations Affirmations for Emotional Wellbeing A Psychotherapist’s Perspective What…
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The Stressed Psyche? 5 Tips For Positive Wellbeing through Breathwork and Mindfulness

Table of Contents Psyche, The Soul, and The Journey for Inner Wellbeing Mindfulness has become a popular term in recent years and for good reason. Breathwork is one way to achieve mindfulness and can help us achieve better mental health outcomes. In this blog post, I will discuss what breathwork is, how to do it…
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Affirmation 4 Gratitude: Beauty Within

Words of Wisdom Finding Beauty Within An Affirmation for the Soul Today, I affirm that I will look for beauty in all things, small and large. In our brief journey together, let us sit back, enjoy the scenery, relax into the music, and let go. Just Relax, Breath, find the rhythm of your breath and…
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Potential Now: 4 Questions to a Psychology of Wellbeing

Realize Your Inner Potential What creates your happiness? What storyline can help you realize it? In this podcast, I explore the ways symbols and archetypes common common to the stories of old act as an agent for body, mind, and spiritual growth. We discuss how the symbols of psyche can help us understand our inner…
