Guest Blog: Violence Does Not Teach

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

On Facebook, a lengthy exchange of written posts and ripostes by some of my Deming neighbors on HB 172 actually roused one person to cheer the armed policemen who recently used pepper spray on an eight year old in a Colorado classroom. “Kudos!” she wrote. “That kid will think twice next time.”

It is remarkable to witness such enthusiasm for police violence, appropriate or not, even when the subject is a child, with no equivalent enthusiasm for social workers and counselors who heal children’s hearts with listening and compassion. Children are not our enemies, but our deepest and most sacred responsibility.

Have You Wondered…’Why Are We Together?’

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

Have you ever wondered… “Why are we together?” “What is the hidden attraction?” “What is the reason we are in a relationship?” “Why do we irritate each other?” “Why can’t we just get along?” So many questions to ask and yet the answers seem illusive. The most challenging two questions are: “Why doesn’t he/she act like this or that?” “Why can’t I get through to him/her?” “If only she/he would___” Oh Happy Day. These questions are the big questions that are underneath all the other questions.

Life Is A Series Of Steps – One Minute At A Time

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

The way you show up for yourself this minute, today, tomorrow and everyday thereafter has a huge affect on who you will be; what you will experience and accomplish years from now. When you remain fully engaged minute to minute, enjoying everything while putting your energy into making the most of it, you will discover that you are well prepared and capable of handling any circumstance you encounter.

All Answers To All Your Questions Lie Within

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

Thomas Edison said that if humans did all the things they are capable of doing, they would astonish themselves. Edison practiced going to a place within himself he called, ‘The Land of The Solution.’ He sat quietly in a rocking chair to access his subconscious mind. The subconscious mind holds all experiences, all outcomes of all experiences, all knowledge and answers to all questions. Everyone can access the subconscious mind to attain the answers to questions or find solutions to issues.

Know-It-All: Survival Strategy

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

No doubt you have encountered the ‘know-it-all.’ A person, who projects that she/he ‘knows-it-all’ is usually afraid of listening because she/he is afraid of anything new and so they do not allow any new information to come their way. She/he seems to know everything about anything that is brought up and tends to dominate the conversation. They feel uncomfortable with questions regarding their premise and seldom acknowledge if they are incorrect on a topic or concept.