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Title: Mental Health
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Deck: Nature of the Game
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Birthdate: December 1, 2006
Task: Mind yourself. Reflect on your thoughts.
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Description: Mental health is defined as being 'in touch' with reality. As we come to reflect on the holonic nature of reality, that means that there are no isolated parts or wholes, everything is simultaneously a part and a whole. Any form of reductionism, where reality is mentally reduced to only a physical or empirical reality, is not mental health. It is an integral reality we experience on objective, subjective, intersubjective and interobjective levels. To be out of touch with any of them is to be out of touch with reality. Ecopsychologists are now taking this a step further to include our psyche's affiliation, or lack thereof, with nature in our definition of mental health. What aspects of the ground of reality may you or others around you need to reflect on and keep in mind? Do you or others need to reconnect with nature, society, your self? Mind yourself and reflect on your thoughts.

The "Mental Health" (12 Intentions)

2011-08-08

to bring the game to the world.

heidema photo reminds me of the global work and translations of the game that we are just talking about.

1 Connection
2011-08-08 j		yes, being clear mentally is important element to bring this game to the world.
2011-08-08 j		it is an open book...and this is the next stage is to simply fill in the pages.

2010-12-15

JennCarter

to learn how to be fully present and powerful (as in m. williamson's "...powerful beyond measure..."), and fully embody at all times (or any time) the idea that i am beneath no one... and that i should not shrink to former insecurities or roles i used to play when w/ certain people or environments because of the past... to stay present in the here and now, and the potential of future; to define my (and others' circumstances) instead of allowing past circumstances to define me (or others).

re: intention: to learn how to be fully present and powerful (as in m. williamson's "...powerful beyond measure..."), and fully embody at all times (or any time) the idea that i am beneath no one... and that i should not shrink to former insecurities or roles i used to play when w/ certain people or environments because of the past... to stay present in the here and now, and the potential of future; to define my (and others' circumstances) instead of allowing past circumstances to define me (or others).: ******************************** reflection: nature always seems to "reset" my mindset, and "defrag" my emotions. it gives me a fresh breath of air, both (of course) literally, as well as figuratively. it re-grounds me back to what is important and what is real (as opposed to the importance i can sometimes place on day-to-day events, that really aren't that important). i am in the process of reconnecting with myself right now- more so than i've ever done before. am seeing a part of me, that's in everyone, that i feel i shut out and didn't believe was there most of my life. have given myself permission to connect with her. ;)

2010-11-03

oneheartcafe

it is my intention to receive a message from the infinite intelligence of the universe that flows through me to determine next steps with regard to emethy.

it is quite possible that emethy is a key to mental health...more needs to be revealed

2009-08-11

Toni

to find an internship opportunity that is mutually financially beneficial, with a competent, caring supervisor who will provide an appropriate balance of guidance and freedom, and who has professional, elegant, office space available for me to use in santa cruz/soquel/capitola/aptos as well as los gatos or that area

hmm...mental health is what it's all about - my clients', as well as my own...i love the window in this card - i would love an office with nice windows. reflect on my thoughts? my thoughts are still very jumbled on this topic...

4 Connections
2009-08-11 Toni		i need to clarify (get more specific) about exactly what i want from a supervisor. part of that is also clarifying how i want to practice.
2009-08-11 Toni		again, the "thoughts"... i know that i will manifest exactly what i "think" i want, so i'm trying to get those thoughts very clear - but i'm not there yet.

2009-08-11 Toni		i just did this very effectively with the process of manifesting my new car - so i know i can do it for this, too - and i can take all the time i need...any sense of urgency is artificial.
2009-08-11 Toni		yes, i'm an intelligent being in an intelligent universe - it will unfold as it is meant to be!

2009-08-11 zabeth		what a beautiful card for intelligence! the orchid a flower of supreme delicacy and amazing strength, which i believe is simbolic of what is required of us when we make a step into a new arena. qualities that i know to be true of you toni.
2009-08-11 zabeth		what joy for me to witness and dance with you in your evolution!

2009-08-11 zabeth		to act as if this is real now. be on your own calendar with time to be therapist. . .going to a space that now exists where you focus on your practice, even if it is one hour at a time. no interruptions!
2009-08-11 zabeth		this speaks to me of not waiting for having it all to self, but sharing. sharing being giving and receiving. as it relates to the challenge it speaks to paving our new roads as we travel our existing roads.

2008-12-18

anewdawn

i am taking up acting as serious hobby

this will give me a good outlet for emosions but will not let it stress me its just a hobby i have always wanted to pursue

2008-12-17

anewdawn

new years resolution 2009

i agree

1 Connection
2008-12-18 anewdawn		to live positively and grow my circle of friends
2008-12-18 anewdawn		i guess this is a wonderful tool and catalyst for connecting with people

2007-12-30

have a fun and effective trip to italy.

i am right now in zurich, sitting in heide's home (who is shown in this photo) as she is in deep contemplation (between meditation and sleep) and her gift of sending shanti and i to italy for our christmas gift. even though she can not come with us physically she will be with us in mind...

2007-11-15

stanwood

i intend to go to ibi with my daughter and have the money to do it without any stress.

i need to do daily meditation.

1 Connection
2007-11-15 stanwood		meditation will help me to streamline my mind, and activities. getting to a centered, happy place within myself and into the 'flow'. this will open me up to new possibilities for getting the ibi experience going for myself and my girl.
2007-11-15 stanwood		let people know what my intention is by contacting them and sharing what i'm involved. ask for help.

2007-10-27

willit2b

to live, love and laugh and enjoy life for what it is. live in the now and just be.

what you think about will come about, so make sure this is what you realy want.

2007-08-16

evienaptos

my intention is to change direction in my business while collaborating with others to creat a place for the community to play, heal and experience peace, love and joy.

my mental health is paramount b/c without it i am not grounded to do what i am intending. the mirror image reminds that we often mirror what we see and or need

2007-08-13

Jevy

to learn to play the game so well i am be able to teach others.

picture: i already know how to play the game i just need to relect on my life and the game is a reflection of what's inside of me. reading: just do it.

2007-06-06

moco

to understand the game website better

stay open-minded dont rush to judgement

1 Connection
2007-06-06 j		this is a photo of heidema... 90 years old and peacefully accepts the game in all its complexities... (here we were on a train to paris) there is a centeredness to being open...learning what is and how all fits together. age and experience. i appreciate your challenge and at the same time i did clearly state we are in beta and getting all working...the back end has been built and now we are bringing in the user interface.
2007-06-06 j		the evolution of our technology is akin to building a massive library of knowledge and wisdom... a place to explore new media and interactively sharing your own "books" of knowledge and undersanding.