Why is there such disparity between our ability to manage our physical world using science and technology and our ability to manage our human affairs?
Over the last four hundred years, we have discovered some of the principles by which the physical universe operates and learned how to apply those principles to create technological marvels all around the world.
We have mastered the use of electricity by observing how it operates in nature, learning its principles and then applying those principles under new conditions. We might, for example, consider thinking to be the human experience equivalent of electricity in the realm of physical phenomena. Observing our thinking and learning the principles by which our thinking operates, might enable us to apply those principles to generate more favorable conditions in our lives.
Perhaps we are closer than most people think to understanding the principles of human experience and how to apply those principles to specific situations in our lives.
What might your life be like if you had access to both intellectual understanding and
operational understanding of such principles and their applications?
Arbor Vitae Institute provides transformational programs and materials based largely on the pioneering work of the late L.S. Barksdale, Founder of the Barksdale Foundation for Furtherance of Human Understanding.
By observing, questioning, and analyzing, over many years, Barksdale uncovered the specific few false and destructive beliefs that generate:
 Destructive stress
Feelings of guilt and inadequacy
Conflict with self and others
Dr. Ed Harmon, PhD, former president of the Barksdale Foundation, who worked closely with Barksdale for eight years, has been building upon and expanding Barksdale's basic ideas and their applications since 1980, and has simplified their presentation, so the ideas can be
quickly grasped, and applied immediately!
Ed Harmon condensed these limiting false beliefs, and the realities that prove them false, down to their basics. With noted associates Rick Conner and Marge Jarmin, Ed developed a unique model of human interaction.
This model shows all individual human decision-making and behavior occurring in one of four categories, or
modes, of attitude:
Resisting
Controlling
Accepting
Flowing
The result is a powerful, dynamic, yet simple way to self-monitor one’s behavior and apply the life-changing tools it provides.
With diligence and dedication, you will respond to life from a calm center. Your relationships at home and at work will improve.
Life will serve you as you create win-win situations and solutions for yourself and those around you.
Now is the time to learn and apply the principles that underlie human behavior.
Destructive stress is a major problem in our society; interpersonal conflict is commonplace; and feelings of low self-worth contribute to chemical dependency, criminal behavior and suicide.
Happiness, genuine feelings of fulfillment, and peace of mind can’t exist in the same space as destructive stress, conflict with self and others, and getting on your own back because of your real or imagined shortcomings.
Fortunately, there are simple methods for significantly reducing these impediments to claiming your birthright to happiness and a rich, fulfilling life. The major cause of these impediments is erroneous thinking. The key to eliminate them is:
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Understand your decision-making process - how and why you operate the way you do; and
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With this knowledge, take charge of your own operating system!
The role of your thinking in determining your attitude
The role of your attitude in determining the choices you make
The results you create as a consequence of those choices
Sound complicated and difficult?
It isn’t! All you need is an open and receptive mind, and a willingness to check it out for yourself.
Don’t take our word for any of the ideas we offer!
Rather, we suggest you test these ideas against your own experiences, using your own ability to think.
As a first step, contact us and recieve a sample of recent Articles (titles listed below):
Who’s in Charge of Your Life?
Change Stress to Success
Creating More Feel Good in Your Life
What Does It Take to Make You Happy?
Self-esteem and the Case of Mistaken Identity
The Secret for Changing Conflict to Cooperation
Managing an Attitude for Individual
& Organizational Effectiveness
Getting Off Your Own Back
We have printed books & e-books that go into more detail on the
powerful ideas and simple and effective exercises for getting these life-changing ideas “into the muscle” of your life.
We also present live classes, workshops and seminars for those who want more in-depth learning and practice, and soon we will offer e-classes.
Arbor Vitae Institute is dedicated to playing a vital role in moving toward peace on the planet and a world that works for everyone.
Peace on the planet starts with peace in the minds and hearts of individual human beings. When the number of people who understand and have internalized the realities and implications of the
science of human decision-making, has reached a critical nucleus size, we will be well on the way toward a world that works for everyone.
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