"The same energy that moves thoughts through the mind moves the stars across the sky."  -Steven Levine

     Aaron Beck, a prominent cognitive-behavioral psychologist, postulated that anyone can make errors in thinking or what he called cognitive distortions.  In essence, we can get stuck thinking in patterns of thought and therefore need to actively make an effort to identify and counter these old configurations.  Freud and Beck are two theorists from completely different theoretical orientations and understandings of psychology, yet when the two theories are integrated, they balance out nicely.  The idea that we can have unconscious and conscious thoughts about ourselves and others that may be inaccurate, ineffective and/or just plain distorted, it only follows that these thought patterns would disrupt our relationships and peace of mind over time.  Therapists, analysts, physicians, and others are not immune to these human occurrences. 

     Thoughts are mostly made up of rhythms and energy particles that lead to emotions and behaviors.  We are habitual creatures and can easily get into habitual thinking patterns.  Thoughts can be largely based on the interpretation made by the ego mind, which exists itself in a confused, frightened and closed off state.  This is not a realistic perception.  Thoughts originating from that ego mindset inevitably lead to more negative and intense feelings.  Acknowledging the power of the thoughts we chose to think in every moment is a major component to change.   The power of our mind is great! 

     How do we come to understand what it is we our thinking and believing, how do we come to understand how these thoughts get repeated in our relationships from past to present, especially if it’s unconscious?  The best way is to first become mindful of what we are thinking.  This can be done with Mindfulness Meditation, journaling and use of writing resources that can be very helpful to begin understanding our internal world.