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The Loteye Project

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A pro-active mental health collective creating space for exploration, sustainability, and investment. Witnessing ourselves in the process of growth. 🌱

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THE LOTUS • A symbol of engaging in conscious action of overcoming adversity and retaining purity and grace through the struggles of life. We reflect on the lotus flower during imperfect situations where we are granted the opportunity to emerge from dark depths into something beautiful. The lotus teaches us about resilience in the face of change and growth. by @theloteyeproject

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THE LOTEYE • A symbol of witnessing the self through the process of change and growth. The Loteye represents building a conscious awareness about remaining proactive about change, sustainability, and investment in ourselves, our social circles, and our community. In a society that is reactionary, let’s be proactive. by @theloteyeproject

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THE EYE • A symbol of clairvoyance, omniscience, and/or a gateway into the soul. In this context, we use the eye as a symbol to reflect intelligence, vigilance, moral conscience, observation, focus, clarity, perception, and awareness. We use our inner and outer perception to WITNESS our process of change and growth in proactive mental health practices 🌱 by @theloteyeproject

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What’s with all the ADULTERY?

Usually it’s a sign that someone’s needs aren’t being met and can offer an opportunity to course correct.

Some of the strongest relationships I have encountered are the ones that have come back from the brink of ending.

All because the couple has decided to not take it personally, refused to blame the other, used it as objective information, and undermined toxic (and often limiting) expectations of monogamy.

There is hope. by @theloteyeproject

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🪷 THE COGNITIVE MODEL OF EMOTIONS 👁️

The Cognitive Model of Emotions suggests that our emotions are influenced by our thoughts, beliefs, interpretations, and perceptions of events rather than the events themselves.

In other words, it’s not the situation that directly causes our emotions, but rather how we perceive and interpret the situation.

By acknowledging the differences between emotions, feelings, and moods we can begin to add space between them.

Implementing practices like mindfulness meditation and self-care can undermine our emotional vulnerability

#emotions #emotional #feelings #mood #mindfulness by @theloteyeproject

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EMOTIONS and their MEANINGS:

During the 1970s, psychologist Paul Eckman identified six basic emotions that he suggested were universally experienced in all human cultures.

The emotions he identified were happiness, sadness, disgust, fear, surprise, and anger.

Emotions can be combined to form different feelings, much like colors can be mixed to create other shades.

Emotions are seen as innate adaptions for survival meaning that they are all valuable in one way or another.

#emotions #feelings #moods #proactive #mentalhealth #emotional #emotionalintelligence #meaning by @theloteyeproject

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Next Proactive Group Discussion Topic: EMOTIONS pt. 1

Tuesday, April 16th 4 PST | 5 MST | 6 CST | 7 EST

Exploring the evolutionary purpose and meaning of emotions is incredibly important for building skills in regulating them. We will discuss the 6 basic emotions and the superpower of developing our emotional intelligence. by @theloteyeproject

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SOME REMINDERS ABOUT EMOTIONS:

Emotions are not good, bad, right, or wrong.

All emotions are valuable.

Be curious and open to what emotions are telling you.

Rejection of your emotions intensifies them.

Willingness to be with emotions soothes them.

Fighting or judging emotions adds to suffering.

Even strong emotions do not require action!

#emotion #emotions #feelings #mood #moods #emotionalregulation by @theloteyeproject

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🪷 LET’S TALK EMOTIONS; & FEELINGS; & MOODS. 👁️

Although these terms are usually used interchangeably, they mean very different things.

EMOTIONS are the neuro-biological reactions that our body creates to help us navigate and relate the world around us. They are the objective and (mostly) uncontrollable information that is created from our senses taking in data from our environment. After sensations, emotions are the first interactions we have with the world that guide our behaviors.

Fun Fact: Most emotions are formed in our gut. Think gut-reactions or intuition.

FEELINGS are our subjective (personal) experience of specific emotions and the external or internal events that caused them. Feelings are synonymous with stories. They are susceptible to change and are usually not based in fact.

Feelings are formed in the mind.

Feelings ARE valid, but usually not entirely true.

Stating “I have a feeling about something.” is the same as saying “I have a story about something.”

MOODS are more generalized experiences of compounding events that involve a collaboration of external environment, somatic physiology, and mental states. Moods can usually be sensed, felt, or witnessed. They are the most external

#emotions #emotion #feeling #feelings #moods #mood #proactive #mentalhealth #dbt by @theloteyeproject

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Purpose & Meaning: Do what you love, and the rest will follow. by @theloteyeproject

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IKIGAI: A reason for being.

This is a holistic approach to finding purpose, meaning, and fulfillment in life.

The term is composed of “iki” meaning life and “gai” meaning worth or value.

The concept suggests that the intersection of four elements to ask questions about:

1. What do you love?
2 What are you good at?
3. What does the world need?
4. What can you profit from?

#spirituality #spirit #purpose #meaning #mindfulness #mindful #proactive #practice #values #love #passion #occupation #mission #vocation #selfhelp #selfgrowth by @theloteyeproject

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NEXT DISCUSSION TOPIC: SPIRITUALITY

Tuesday APRIL 2nd beginning at 5MST.

We will discuss a broad range of spiritual concepts including understanding our purpose and meaning.

Please DM for zoom link if interested!

#spirituality #spiritualgrowth #spirit #spiritualjourney #spiritual #discussion #proactive #community by @theloteyeproject

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