by Helen Papadopoulos | Sep 11, 2024 | Healing Sexual Abuse, Phoenix Rising Book Updates, Real Mythology
Two years ago, I announced in this post, that I would be rewriting my autobiography to include how it also helped me heal ancestral trauma. (See this article for more on this phenomenon.) I had originally planned to connect the book to the website. However, given my...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Aug 21, 2024 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
(The following is a letter to my earthly father who died in August 2009. As he was of Greek origin, some Greek words will be phonetically spelt in English – commonly known as ‘Greeklish’ – and translated immediately after in parentheses as this was the way...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jul 18, 2024 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. Even though I do not agree with many psychological principles, I have to admit that this one is true, for the most part. It takes a lot of work to change patterns of behavior that go back to childhood, or that...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jun 27, 2024 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
Many years ago, I came across the following meme about unforgiveness on Facebook: Grab a plate and throw it on the ground. – OK done. Did it break? – Yes. Now, say sorry to it. – Sorry. Did it go back to the way it was before? – No. Now, do you...
by Helen Papadopoulos | Jun 14, 2024 | Real Philosophy, Self Help Skills
Feeling anxious, depressed, irritated? Unless you have a friend, family member, or acquaintance that you can turn to, you may want to consult a therapist. I have been to a few in my time. As a result, I’ve learned some things that I would like to share with you. When...
