Comments for The Rat Race Is In Your Mind at http://www.auburnbuzz.com , comment 1 to 1 out of 1 comments http://www.auburnbuzz.com Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:37:46 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.auburnbuzz.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,The-Rat-Race-Is-In-Your-Mind.html/Itemid,90/#comment-64 8)Yo, Gabrielle, love your subject matter here as my take is PROGRAMMING and are we--as socialized/civilized humans--programmed with religion, cultural and civil outlooks. Like a snake shedding its skins, these programs sometimes fall away as we make our paths through the challenges of life. Challenges provide confrontation which brings about change and therapy plays an integral part in change whether it be physical or mental. I believe firmly that programming is a choice and we can hold onto the old, antiquated programming which may provide some comfort-- but in the end is limiting--or we can choose to confront our realities by partnering with our therapists to bring forth change. I do believe that the balance is important because you are right in that some conditioning is required as a foundation but too much conditioning makes for a rigidity and an absence of conditioning can make for reckless behavior. So, the question begs: What would you change about your life and what steps are necessary to improve quality of life? I like this discussion, Gabrielle. :D ;) :) - Loyce Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:45:31 +0100