Dr. Caroline Leaf speaking at First Friday in Southlake, TX

[95thousandroses]

You silly goons. God isn't real.....lulz

[lightbrownpoop]

@95thousandroses i used to think that as well...you're whole perspective on life changes when you stare death in the face, trust me.

[antinomy777]

I went to a church, which was very Positive. It said, we are exegetical, we are superior to other churches. The Pastor taught JOY, often. The message was, "IF YOU were Really a Christian, you would have Joy". The message was always, be ye well Joyed!!! I saw a sad and HURTING woman come in one Sunday, OH the look on her face, the way she walked! The Pastors message was again, this is the happy joy filled church. He said mean people suck and gave examples. That lady needed LOVED. Thoughts YES!

[StrengthFromAbove83]

The stuff this woman speaks of is PROVEN in current MS research today. People that are POSITIVE are THAT MUCH MORE capable of overcoming MS, than those that are negative.

[antinomy777]

@StrengthFromAbove83 People who are Realists, see what is, do what is necessary. The human body and mind are a Very Complex Matrix. I have seen people who are very positive and avoid facing reality. Focusing on resolution to the problem(s), seeing everything in the moment in context using wisdom and not myth. Seeking God and valued concerned friends and family. Those who are suicidal will have distinct reasons, a mix of physiological psychological emotional and spiritual reasons. Each unique.

[antinomy777]

PS: Very simple concept. Takes a few minutes to comprehend. I did not learn everything I needed to know in 5th grade. Wiki and a few minutes here and there. Wiki: Neuroplasticity (also known as cortical re-mapping) refers to the ability of the human brain to change as a result of one's experience, that the brain is 'plastic' and 'malleable'. I bought some software on Sale at WalMart for $20. After I got home, I discovered it was an outdated Software online distributed for free. Marketing!!!

[StrengthFromAbove83]

@antinomy777 through experience? More like, conscious THOUGHT. Hence, it being used in MS research today.

[antinomy777]

@StrengthFromAbove83 The secular world has two answers to every problem- more funding and more research/education. Research is just that, research, seeking, not a determined solution. I have a sister who is into holistic healing, she will take otc herbs but not prescribed medication. She is Very Positive but if she were to have cancer she would refuse treatment. I am FOR Positive Realistic thoughts. I understand the human need to have hope purpose faith and a reason to continue. My Mom had MS.

[antinomy777]

@StrengthFromAbove83 One day in a Bible study we discussed free will and predestination. If you take either to its extreme, it makes perfect sense, but it negates the other concept. Hence the term, antinomy. I would Promote the concept of Positive and Developmental Thought. The brain like a muscle, can be expanded by proper use. However, I would include it in a program of progressive mental health not excluding other solutions. It is NO Silver Bullet. Forgiveness IS burying what should die.

[antinomy777]

MY Greatest concern IS that someone WHO Needs a medication, or outside Support, perhaps someone with thoughts of suicide, will ingest these concepts. Someone might Think that, like the horse in Orwell's Animal Farm - if I just try harder, work harder, think better - everything will get better. I !CARE! about people in need. This is no quick or slow Fix! Better thoughts are a Part of making Life better. Many people in this world, need hugs, and help, and others - not just better thoughts.

[StrengthFromAbove83]

@antinomy777 FYI: someone that wants to commit suicide does NOT need medication. They need to control their thoughts and eat better foods in the MAJORITY of cases. People are just magically "sick in the head", it takes practice. You are misinterpreting what Dr. Leaf is saying.

[stringendo1]

@antinomy777 I don't think that she is speaking about people w/ real mental illness, more like those who have gotten into a negative rut in life because of their preoccupation w/ negative thoughts. Science shows your brain changes based on experiences & repeated thoughts. Obviously if you have a chemical imbalance, you can't "think" your way healthy. But I never hear her mentioning mental illness or saying this will cure it.

[antinomy777]

There is a saying, "Love is not blind, it sees more, therefore it is willing to see less". That is the way many families and groups are. BUT, Better is Agape love, unconditional love, that see it all, yet unconditionally loves. Thoughts make a major difference, but never THINK everything is, or should be positive. Never THINK that changing thoughts changes everything else around you. See what is, accept it. Find Truth, not a fad, not one form of secular psychology cloaked in a religious mask.

[antinomy777]

Built-in functionality in humans. Depression leads to sleep, and sleep allows opportunity to access neural pathways that lead to solutions. It does not always happen. Worry is a prolonged emotional response to a situation, the worry should lead to action to repair the situation. The answer is NOT just to stop worrying. Pain is a scream that says LOOK here and take care of THIS First. We are, Designed, by a Designer, the answers are not always, simple. Beware what you eat, including, the mind.

[antinomy777]

"(heart) mini brain has 40,000 nerve cells... have a cognitive impact ...work with your frontal lobe to help keep your emotions in chick". ...and it takes 21 days ... OH she forgot to mention, the Big Bang happened 31.7 billion years ago! LOL AMAZING how God worked out this 21 day plan! She tosses out this mini-factoid, and then that mini-factoid, she's over here and then she over there... WIKI: 'Rational emotive behavior therapy' and 'Albert Ellis' to see where her THOUGHTS originated.

[antinomy777]

Soapbox: In an Experiment, human babies (pre complex thought) that were fed and changed but not held, DIED!!! There are intellectual and emotional components. LOVE, Hope, Purpose can Lead someone to do GREAT THINGS, or can lead a person to Die, either emotionally or physically. Thoughts ARE Important, but LIFE, goes well beyond Thoughts. Social Interaction - Humans were Created to interact, it was never ever meant, to be ALL YOU, all in Your Control, Your Thoughts, All about You. Now I am done.

[antinomy777]

Humans are an Extremely Complex Matrix of Interconnected Organs controlled by Chemical and Electrical reactions tied into what you inherit (biologically) beside environmental (weather/seasonal) and social interactions... with nutritional and rest/sleep requirements. For someone to place a religious mask over one of many common Psychological Existing Therapies(REBT) and use Pseudo-Spiritual concepts troubles me! IF one in Deep Clinical Depression thinks thoughts alone count to solve things,oh NO!

[antinomy777]

Thoughts 'tune' they do Not Control. The Human, designed by God, is a Biological circuit board. Depending upon the individual, there are parameters - limits. Innate inheritance and environment are two variables. Here are some things to research, if you are serious, and do not just want a quick fad lesson. Google: Biogenic amines, placebo, hypnotism, Christian science. Thoughts MAY trigger certain chemicals that will have particular functionality. Doctrine, what you believe, leads to action.

[lindydance1]

It would take 21 days for any of us to PROVE her wrong...or right...now there's a concept...walk the road instead of spectating from the fence.

[christianpainters]

very interesting, i painted a lot of houses in Southlake!

[MrNelsonjesus]

love her , thanks for sharing

[mrmrstanguay]

I have enjoyed hearing Dr. Leaf, The Bible talks about what to think on "what so ever things are honest...just....pure...any praise think on these things" found in Philippians 4:8, now I understand why, the chemicals released because of "good" thoughts or "bad" thoughts feeds good health or bad health.

[TheJardolph]

She is teaching Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), previously called rational therapy and rational emotive therapy. REBT was created and developed by the American psychotherapist and psychologist Albert Ellis who was inspired by many of the teachings of Asian, Greek, Roman and modern philosophers. Pluck some Bible verse or concepts out of the sky to illustrate the picture your painting and Taa-Daa! She makes some points, but does not establish parameters. Not much meat here, sorry.

[ich1banGT1]

@TheJardolph

She has some interesting points, but I can't find any of her work published in scholarly journals.

[antinomy777]

@ich1banGT1 She has a religious following, groupies. She mentions over-their-heads jargon which she knows they do not understand to be impressive. Then she mentions some baisc concepts, talks too much about too little, randomizes like carzy, and in the end, HEY, you attended a slf help thing, OH excuse me a spiritualized self help thing. Good for you. Watch her YouTubes, save your money.

[StrengthFromAbove83]

@antinomy777 you are obviously NOT a student of medicine or human anatomy and physiology.

[antinomy777]

@StrengthFromAbove83 YOU are Obviously, defensive! I am very well versed in religion, and cultic activity, and majored in Bio/Chem and have studied Psychology EXTENSIVELY!. I know people using intimidation, credentials, and whatever to get those in opposition to sit down, and shut up. Have people Do the Reseach! I am NOT some Church preppie. I have btw,not obviously,until now, studied human anatomy, physiology ,kinesiology, and associated with those who are athletic trainers- does that Help?

[antinomy777]

AS I am NOT giving Seminars, and am NOT claiming to be THE Expert, the burden of Proof, is not upon me. READ Reviews of those who have read her books, taken her lessons. There is Group, Group mentality, it only begins in school, it does not stop there - and those within the Group are Protected. She is teaching Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), previously called rational therapy and rational emotive therapy. BUT DO NOT take my words for it. LOOK IT UP! USE the Brain God gave You! Amen.

[antinomy777]

@StrengthFromAbove83 I bought my hardcopy of Gray's Anatomy when you had to sell your Grandma's false teeth to afford a copy. LOL Many Years ago!!! I bought my son the Cheap Software they have now, and OMGoodness, how education has IMPROVED!!! BUT, people would rather sit and be entertained, than push away from the TV media and join small or large groups that incorporate the proper Homiletical style. I appreciate Hermeneutics over Homiletics - and Function over Appearance. Done here.

[StrengthFromAbove83]

@antinomy777 cult? lol

[antinomy777]

@StrengthFromAbove83 Cult- No. cult-IC? Well? If we look at the belief called Christian Science "In Christian Science, sickness is a manifestation of incorrect belief by mortal mind. Once a sick person understands that fact, he or she will be healed." {Quote from a Skeptics forum} IF the Dr was "balanced" in her approach it would be better. In one of the Youtubes, she mentions the Physical Heart as if it has emotional control, when "heart" frequently is used to address an emotional state.

[StrengthFromAbove83]

@antinomy777 This is NOT "Christian science". She is not even saying that sickness is caused by "incorrect belief". A simple understanding of the Russian Martial Art of Systema will even help you understand this stuff. If you feed negative thoughts and attitudes into your life, your heart rate increases, tenses muscles, etc... It ALL starts with thought. This is common knowledge. She isn't saying you shouldn't take medicine. Only a fool would think she's saying that.

[antinomy777]

Dear StrengthFromAbove83 Thankyou for the opportunity to expose her randomized this and that Material of (REBT) meant maybe to target an untapped Religious crowd. Some people teach that you create your own Reality, others teach that your Faith (the Faith of a mountain to move a mustard seed) can manipulate God. When perception and reality debate, perception only wins when it aligns with reality, truth. Her teaching has SOME Truth, its Totally Unbalanced. Thoughts, a part of something BIGGER!

[avonell20]

Fascinating

[MelissaAyr]

Dr. Leaf is Awesome!  Melissa

[Raffzeee]

She is a psuedo-scientist. She mixes twisted facts and half truths with utter fiction and clever imagery todupe people.

[hikkoritikkori]

@Raffzeee Hey, I know she is, in a respect to her audience, simplifying and emphasizing some points a bit too much etc. but if you overall analyze it, I think she is giving out some interesting points to consider. Mayby u could tell the points that bothered you?

[TheJardolph]

I was hoping she would be "awesome'! If a person is motivated and given confidence they will TRY and be able to accomplish things they never otherwise would. If convinced they cannot, they are DEFEATED and make no effort. Thoughts 'can' influence our internal chemistry, indeed. Look at Martial Arts Masters. BUT, parameters - thoughts adjust how we are. Her thoughts on thoughts are useful, but she is not systematic, and unfortunately not really awesome. A 9 minutes talk could be done in 2.

[chris24psyd]

@Raffzeee Raffzeee I do not mean any disrespect, and I will not take too much time to comment to nonsense except to say that your commentary/analysis of Dr. Leaf is the only fictitious here. I have conducted over 14 years of brain research and everything I have heard from Dr. Leaf thus far aligns perfectly with literally thousands of research studies on the subject of brain science. Comments are powerful! Please examine the facts before commenting further on such an important subject. Much Thnx.

[MrHappySnap]

this is a very interesting video, probably best to play it a couple of times to grow your thought tree

[wobLSD]

I love this lady. Her book is awesome!