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Dear Reader, In my journey of self-discovery, I have realised that just as our bodies possess an incredible capacity for self-healing, our minds are also equipped with a powerful psychological immune system. This realisation has been a game-changer for me, as it has helped me navigate the ups and downs of life with greater ease and resilience. I am reminded of the time I broke my left foot. My doctor gave me the option to let my body heal on its own, and I watched in awe as, for several weeks, my body mended the fractured bone without any external intervention. Before this, when my right foot had broken, I had undergone surgery and then waited for the foot to heal itself. Ultimately, both times, it was my body's innate capacity to heal itself. Just as our physical immune system tirelessly fights infection and disease, our psychological immune system is a buffer against stress and adversity. When we face challenges, our mind's resilience helps us cope and maintain our mental well-being. However, much like our physical immune system can be strengthened through vaccines and healthy lifestyle choices, our psychological immune system can also be fortified by learning more about the workings of our minds. I have realised that no situation, person or thing can take away or give me happiness, peace or love. When I am not feeling great, I know my off-track thinking is causing this negative feeling, and I can choose differently. The Education system focuses mainly on the 3Rs—Reading, Writing, and Arithmetics. Training in the fourth R—resilience — is equally, if not more, critical in Education, as explained in the following video. Terry, from iHeart (Innate Health and Resilience Training), provides the framework for the resilience training program.
Best Wishes, Alka Tandon Helping young people discover their innate wisdom and resilience. Please help me reach as many parents and teachers as posssible. Contact Alka: Email: alkatandon@alkadidi.in or alkadidi@gmail.com Phone: +91916730004 |
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