I began this blog because of my desire to share and discuss thoughts. I get excited when others think and speak out, and in time I hope that the subjects we discuss help and enlighten us all. I have always been a believer in the philosophy of our thoughts create our lives. Abraham Lincoln himself said that we are responsible for our own happiness. The Buddha believes that happiness is our responsibility.
Today books like the "Secret" bring this to the forefront and I am thrilled to see this happening. It is time for more people to become aware of the power we hold within us to create all that we want in our lives.
On joniknows I intend to discuss a variety of psychological, spiritual and philosophical issues. I hope to do this with sincerity, experience, knowledge and hopefully, some humor!
I have spent most of my life, since teenage years, not only with "my head in the clouds" as my father would say, but seriously studying human nature and trying to learn how and why people do what they do. I was born with the gift of compassion (and gab)and through my life, those gifts, along with my psychological nature and a huge need to communicate, bring me to where I am today writing and building this blog where hopefully the ideas I offer are valued because YOU have asked for them!!
I am a certified hypnotherapist. At this time I feel confident in such areas of "thinking clearly", personal growth, spirituality, intuition, proper diet and nutrition along with the right exercise for each individual. I am currently a newly practicing hypnosis and pleased to have been certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists. My teacher and mentor, Dr. Tatarunis, continues to be a gift.