Jesus wasnt a Jew, and look how He was torn to shreds because his credibility was questioned. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 2012 Sep 4;109(36):14681-6. Most of the information from this article was taken fromthe video below. Note that you must not take shortcuts. Listen to the recap of Dr. Caroline Leaf and Priscilla Shirer on How to Pray. Any work that is new always needs perfecting, but if you are detractors rather than encouragers we will never be able to breakthrough to new ideas and technology. But what are you offering instead? Its about time people use their mind constructively intead of being held back by tradition. The current research presents a live, six-session training program that answers this call, teaching teachers how to increase their autonomy, awareness, and empowerment/life satisfaction while lowering their toxic thoughts, stress, and perceived barriers and challenges via mindfulness training and practice. Paul is simply saying that through the Holy Spirit, we have all the tools: power, love and the control to use them, so we dont have to be afraid. Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and . I looked her up and she no longer has that program available, but had replaced it with a neurocycle app for $100. Just like When the Pharisees had their intellectual noses put out of joint by a 12 years upstart!! Read Proverbs 23:7. Since the early 1980's she has researched the Mind-Brain connection and did some of the initial research back in the late 80's showing the neuroplasticity of the brain. Leaf began developing her Neurocycle and Metacog system for mind management. As for the haters and the vitriol it comes with the territory. Pray: My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and I thank you Father, that spirit your spirit wells in me. You can read the introduction to my book on Dr Leaf here: http://www.debunkingdrleaf.com/new-page it is a more in-depth discussion on my work and its context. My body grows stronger daily. All I can say is, good luck and all the best to you. Of course, you did not say it. You say, I still cannot understand what drives you to want to pick apart Carolines work. Dr. Caroline Leaf is the author of Switch On Your Brain, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, and The Perfect You, amongst many other books and journal articles.Since 1981, she has researched the science of thought and the mind-brain connection as it relates to thinking, learning, renewing the mind, gifting, and potential. Any and all express or implied warranties, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are disclaimed. Leaf's experience, also see her LinkedIn page. However, leading mindfulness researchers have called for an instructional tool that not only teaches mindfulness practices, but also covers and assesses mindfulness necessary counterparts: self-regulation and self-management and emotional, cognitive, and behavioral flexibility (resilience). Leaf trained educators and therapists on classroom-based intervention for learning and mental health management that impacted the lives of thousands of students and teachers. Even though our brains have around 100 billion brain cells, individual cells can be seen with an electron microscope. Even after Jesus left this earth, healing remained a crucial ministry of the Holy Spirit through his disciples. You are very much aware of that. Actually, Dr Leaf is trained as a communication pathologist. Revelation is given only to those who truly follows Christ May God have mercy on whoever persecutes a true child of God. If youre ignoring science, logic and reason, then youre not really interested in the whole truth, just your own opinion your version of truth thats convenient for you and nothing I say is going to change that. I follow Dr.Leaf on ger socials and something seemed to bother my conscience as to why she has changed the tune of her inspirational quotes making it less God-focused and more self-centric. See http://www.debunkingdrleaf.com/references for the full list of references cited in the book. For more information on Dr. I will be healthy in order to shine a light wherever you send me, at home or in the workplace. University of Cape Town South Africa Degree of Bachelor of Science (Logopaedics) - December 1985, University of Pretoria South Africa Masters in Communication Pathologywith distinction/cum laude - June 1990, University of Pretoria South Africa Doctor Philosophiae with specialization in Communication Pathology With distinction/cum laude and academic honors - May 1997. Next, ask yourself questions about these thoughts: how and why they make you feel the way they do. And we all know how that story ended. But that does not mean she enters into the sheep pen by jumping the biblical requirements laid down by Christ and His Apostles. I would be happy to publish any responses they may be willing to make, complete and unabridged. Director Kelly Noonan Gores' Heal documentary is a scientific and spiritual journey that explores the impact our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions have on our ability to heal. Whether it was co-incidence or something genuinely helpful from Dr Leafs book, I guess only God knows, but Im pleased that you had that ah ha! moment, irrespective of the source. I am also of course, interested in any correction you have to offer me. Our needs are already done. While there is no time with God, which defines eternity, we are very much in the space-time continuum now, with all its joys, pains, solutions and problems. Keep in mind, these ladies are only parroting what they heard from Dr. Carolyn Leaf! I hope you can take what you learn to help others find their way through their own mental fog. Dr Leafs ministry may look like a complete success, but only until someone finally says, But, the Emperor has no clothes . I agree with this person, PH. Hold the toxic thought in front of you. Reggie McNeal Reiling Rev Dr Stephen Robinson Reverend Bill Crews Rev HN Bate Rhona Davies R H . Ultimately you can think what you like. Probably the most extreme example here but Im sure you get my point. She is often presented as a neuroscientist, although she is not. She must have her facts straight if she is preaching at some of the biggest churches on the planet, right? In Dr Leafs PhD thesis, the students improved almost as much in the year without Dr Leafs intervention as they did with her program. She said by doing this disciplined thinking that the toxic thought would die and the new healthy thought would flourish in growth. The plans of our sovereign Lord rarely align with our plans, and if we proceed as though they are we will end up off course. How Can I Recognize and Understand the Holy Spirit Better? The scripture is clear on this: You do not have a spirit of fear but of love, power and a sound mind (2 Tim 1:7)., Simply checking the verse in its full context, and in a different translation, shows it in a completely different light to the way Dr Leaf promotes it. Im more than comfortable that thoughts dont control matter in any way, and that youre welcome to hold onto whatever opinion you want to. 4. Perhaps your first statement should apply to you for persecuting me as a true child of God. And hey, as much as its unpleasant at times, its really interesting to hear the way people judge not just what I do but who I am, based on a series of blog posts. While the scientific research may be excellent, many points from a theological perspective are inaccurate and misleading. Pray: What a powerful statement that I can say, I am a child of God, chosen before this world was created to do good works for Gods kingdom. And we are not perfect. How will the world see you Mr Pitt? One of Dr Leafs favourites is 2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Dr Leaf interprets the phrases of spirit of fear and a sound mind as anxiety and mental wholeness respectively. . Pray: I banish all self-doubt from my mind as I embrace hope and my mighty God. Data collection happens within the app every 21 days for the 20 LMM items and the 8 pro-mindfulness factors as well as a web-based survey (. ) I believe these are very dangerous generalities. Thank you. Quantum Physics, no space time dimension. One source didnt even mention the figure she attributed to it. CNS spectrums 2009 Nov;14(11):608-20. Maybe it was just coincidence that I was reading Dr Leafs book at the time but I believe if we use Holy Spirit discernment when reading books/articles or listening to people (regardless of their correctness) God can protect us. I always was puzzled on how the toxic thought just got weaker and weaker. As for your comment that It is clear that whoever came up with this blog is not a true Christian, well again, youre welcome to your opinion. I) If a relationship with Christ is the first on our list of Lifestyle choices, the rest will fall into place. Ah well just another lesson learned on this wonderful journey called life. If her views do not align with River Valley, you should be alarmed and understanding of my concern. Ive been trying to do some research about Dr. Also, see Job 1:12. When they were little and something scary or inappropriate came on, I would voice it. And in my experience once we stop obsessing about ourselves, our hurts our desires our perceived needs close our ears to the voices that tell us we deserve this and not that and surrender to God, trust in God, make Jesus our portion and accept that the world is not our home depression anxiety etc will reduce significantly or dissappear fully, So after reading all these views and different opinions from different individuals with respectable views all i can say is to any honest reader who is a child of God If you pray and then read scripture says Ill paraphrase if you ask for bread God wont give you a scorpion. Because she is a doctor. Jesus entered the world to destroy the works of the enemy. With this training and Neurocycle tool I will be able to help them in an effective, powerful, and sustainable way. The anterior frontomedian cortex and evaluative judgment: an fMRI study. What people do with that truth is up to them entirely, be it intelligent consideration or arrogant dismissal, or anything in between. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Books, 2013. We will all be judged for what we teach or allow to be taught in our sphere of influence about the things of God, so never mind my email. A friend shared a YouTube video and after 10 minutes it felt uncomfortable. I deal with these issues every day, personally and professionally. Hopefully theyll be less inclined to recommend it to their other patients. I agree wholeheartedly. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist whose passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain and find their purpose in life. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Please, just tell me if River Valley Church is a name it and claim it organization, and we can save a lot of time! Since the early 1980's she has researched the Mind-Brain connection and did some of the initial research back in the late 80's showing the neuroplasticity of the brain. I stopped reading at your exclamatory sentence denouncing that thoughts can control matter. God leads, but we have to choose to let God lead. As the moving graphic to the right suggests, Dr. 10 Introduction 1. She is one of the most renowned authors and speakers in the western Christian world. Or a better way of saying it is: out of our hearts flows the wellspring of life or deathdepending on what we are focused on. 9. You can grow tens of thousands of dendrites on a single cell. As for your question about what Im offering? Another example, on the 26 May 2014 on her social media feeds, Dr Leaf said, James 1:21 How you react to events and circumstances of your life is based upon your perceptions and then a week later, James 1:21 Our thoughts and perceptions have a direct and overwhelmingly significant effect of the cells of our body (4/6/2014). I will add that this is not just a matter of opinion, such as topics like pre-destination or the timing on the second coming, etc. Mind-Mapping approach (MMA); Leaf, Uys, and Louw. Perhaps you do not know her world view or what she has read or not. From her graduate work, she moved to applied clinical work in the field with educators, students, government organizations, and patients in South Africa. See 1 Peter 4:13. That bothered me a lot, but I ignored it cause I was getting myself back on track. Please take the time to tell outline your concerns about Dr Leaf to your friends, social media followers, and the pastors of the church you saw her at. You grow a dendrite for every concept you learn. I have deleted all of her stuff on all devices. She spoke at her first TEDx conference in February, and shes about to host her own conference for the second time. The mind is what the brain does, and we see the uniqueness of each mind through our gifts. Here is a link defining the dangers of this teaching: http://www.gotquestions.org/religious-science.html It would be better for them to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around their neck than to cause one of these little ones to stumble. If you pray with faith quoting the scripture in first person because God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power of love and a sound mind immediately the anxiety goes away because anxiety is caused by fear the power of God, the Love of God and the sound mind of God given to us by Him can drive away fear and whatever else fear causes including anxiety, stress or depression which is coursed by fear NOT that anxiety is fear. She is a researcher and cognitive (mind) scientist, and this page is meant to be informational and encouraging in a general sense, and is based off Dr. Dr Leafs use of this scripture is misleading. I appreciate and respect your beneficent and diplomatic approach, and while I generally agree with your stance, I do not think it should apply to Dr Leafs teachings. Generally we agree but not always. It is actually the other way around. Mental health statistics are more dismal than ever. The development of a model for geodesic learning"; Dr Caroline Leaf. Home Uncategorized Chris Rosebrough exposes the gnostic Manichean heresy of "Dr" Caroline Leaf. While Dr. I have read many of the comments and responses contained herein and it just seems to me that Im watching episodes of and in the red corner are the Pharisees and Sadducees V in the blue corner the Church and the Apostles. As we bring in guest speakers it is impossible to vet them completely and control their content or interruption of scripture. Analysis Perry Nobles Explanation Be on the lookout for an email announcing it later this summer!In addition, over the last five years shehas partnered with Elite Research, LLC (a research and statistical consulting firm) to support additional scientific research and publications of the Neurocycle program. Luke 17:2 And she continues to top the sales charts of Christian best sellers. I thought go back to the detoxing work of Dr Leaf. I know people personally with mental illness, and scitsophrenia. Dr Leafs teachings are not supported by science, nor by scripture. When bumps and lollipops grow into mushrooms, you have built long term memory. [11] Rein G, McCraty R. Local and nonlocal effects of coherent heart frequencies on conformational changes of DNA. Those of us who are just beginning to research the mind/brain psychology really need to continue our studies to truly understand what is going on. KCM Broadcast Notes April 17-21 2023 - The Christian Chain of Command. [7] Pitt CE. We assume that the Emperor must be wearing something because the trusted ministers and noblemen are holding his imaginary train high in the air. She would speak some psychological concepts occasionally that sounded like they came from Psych 101. Used by permission. While they have beendelayed in publishing due to COVID, theyhave two of these publications under review with more on the way. She is full of grace and grit, raw honesty, and truly believes tacos can solve just about any situation. That can change to alollipop within 14 days. Science is finally catching up with the Bible, showing us the proof that "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" (2 Tim. Dr. Caroline Leaf's birthstone is Opal; Dr. Caroline Leaf's birth flower is Calendula that symbolize winning grace, protection, comfort, healing & lovable; Dr. Caroline Leaf age in year is 59 years old; Dr. Caroline Leaf age in month is 714 months old; Dr. Caroline Leaf age in day is 21741 days old; Dr. Caroline Leaf age in hour is 521784 hours old I have been an Ernest Christian since 6th November 1989. 15 Jun, 2015. He meets all my needs. A short summary to most of the questions youve raised can be found on the debunkingdrleaf.com website here: http://www.debunkingdrleaf.com/why-we-re-here. This is not New Age, although New Age and God are the same She isnt the only doctor exploring healing mindsets. In fairness to Dr Leaf, every now and then, she accidentally stumbles onto something what has merit, its just such a shame about the other 99% of her material. These are for personal use only. You state that you have not seen anything written to back up my arguments, but you only need to look at the bottom of every blog post and the last chapter of the book and see the list of citations. Know that I am not mad or unforgiving toward anyone at ___________, and please do not assume that or think we keep coming back to things. This scripture has nothing to do with our mental health. That can change to amushroom within 21 days. Now Im a bit angry I wasted my money and I will definitely be talking with all the Christians who have suggested her as an authority. Elaborate on them if you wish. She was not making exegetical statements about scripture, rather conclusions based on scientific study in relation to how God designed us. You are love and although I could never earn it, you pour it out in abundance. Here's exactly how to do it, below: Step 1: Gather. 75 98% of current mental, physical emotional illnesses today come from our thought life. In more scientific terms, genes are not self-emergent. Participants feedback revealed that the program made it easy to apply their learning in their work and school lives, and that they desired further future mindfulness trainings via this program structure. Fear isnt real, weve made it up Any health or other benefit beyond that is a subjective bonus. Our past, present and future is already done for us. [13] Leaf CM. I stayed with it and they finally got an app that worked. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a brilliant and prolific communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist. The information above is only a small portion of what is available for you to learn about things related to toxic thoughts. All the churches and Christians, myself being one, have swallowed her hook, line, and sinker. It is natural to feel compassion for others. I understand now. Inspiration from Dr. Caroline Leaf. Father, Your Word has become a part of me. I will add that today was day six of my wife not taking her meds, and we spent the day figuring out how to get her back on them, as she is now experiencing the consequence of six days without meds. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. But if she cant get her facts right in an area in which shes had some training, then its unlikely Dr Leafs teaching will be reliable in areas that shes had no formal training or experience whatsoever. According to the Pulpit commentary found on the Bible Hub website, The verb here used is (shaar), to estimate to calculate, and the clause is best rendered, For as one that calculates with himself, so is he. So I began my researching of her and found out she has no Christianity, she s morman! We will pray for healing for everyone and believe in full faith all things are possible. We would appreciate it if we had readers transcribe the segment for us if possible. Completing a PhD that involved a model for learning doesnt make you a cognitive neuroscientist. Leaf has been invited to present her work at hundreds of corporate and academic institutions, including Fortune 500 companies and the highest ranked universities in Africa. Switch On Your Brain, LLC and the author specifically disclaim any and all liability arising directly or indirectly from the use or application of any information contained in these materials. She is a neuroscientist talking about the power of the brain and mind. Romans 8:6. She developed her theory (called the Geodesic Information Processing theory) of how we think, build memory, and learn, into tools and processes that have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with Traumatic . Either way, Im satisfied that the evidence is all there to support my position. The data collection protocol begins with an email invitation, and non-responders are contacted up to three times by email reminders spaced by 5-7 days each.
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