The Legacy We Leave

From my training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and years of counselling clients I feel I now have some understanding of the human psyche and wonder if we live in a world which is in a state of decline, but also a world of great hope and change. This privileged analytic position I have experienced has given me knowledge and information which is sacred to one, the client, and useful for all. As a global family, the paths we choose individually affect our world collectively and the decisions we make collectively affect us all individually. Sadly, politicians, councils and business organisations can make decisions to use their power for their own short term goals rather than for the benefit of the community and the wider world. The hype of consumerism has caused us to disregard the most basic survival skill - preserving our planet. Social problems are often treated with a pill and perpetrators of crimes can appear to be protected. Children are sometimes not encouraged to trust their own instincts as they are developing, and can be disregarded, or over protected, which can interrupt healthy development. Our lives are affected by our attitudes, behaviour, and perception of reality. We can change our path through knowledge and awareness, bringing about a Global responsibility to bring peace to our world. Through consciousness and understanding of situations in our lives, we can enable change for ourselves and others around us. This is not a book about blame, but about empowerment and resolution. Instead of spending our time feeling fearful, angry, guilty and envious of others, we can learn to appreciate and enjoy life to its fullest and develop a deep respect for the planet on which we live. Through nature, consciousness and compassion, we will find a way. All, is connected to all things.