OTHERPLANE

Psychological Balanced Comparative

by....Otherplane

This Psychological Balanced Comparative is designed to provide a better understanding of how an individual's body rhythms or internal clock, functions in relation to a duration of time. The "Duration" line represents a period of time. This could represent seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, etc.

Body rhythms or internal clock is affected by several factors.

1. The primary factor is our psychological "state of mind". Are we happy with ourselves as well as others and how things are going on around us. Or are we under stress due to work, financial obligations or demands placed upon us that seem to overwhelm our capabilities. Depression is closely associated with stress in that we feel all alone, unloved, unworthy, unimportant, exhausted, unable to meet obligations...and so forth.

2. The next factor is our "health". Are we in good physical condition. Do we take care of our body by eating healthy foods and exercising regularly? Is our body weight in proportion to our height? Are we overweight and out of shape or underweight due to a lack of eating (for fear of looking fat)? Are we experiencing medically associated ailments that are beyond our control?

3. The next factor is our "belief(s)". Everyone believes in something, whether they be religious, spiritual, or personal. Goal setting and achieving those goals can be considered a belief because there is a reason and purpose behind them. To believe in "nothing" is impossible, for each day when we rise, we prove that we believe in something. Social standard, moral obligation, purpose, commitment, as well as others, are associated with beliefs. The difference between right and wrong, good and evil, reality and fiction are also associated with beliefs.

Because we are constantly moving through this psychological cycle, the factors just mentioned greatly affect how our body rhythm or internal clock runs. Some individuals are able to wake up in the morning, at the same time, day after day, without an alarm clock. The number of hours the individual spent sleeping has nothing to do with their waking up...just that the individual has taught themselves to wake up at a certain time and after several times, the body's rhythm or internal clock adjusts itself accordingly, allowing the individual to wake up at a predetermined time.

Some individuals get tired at a certain time of the day (usually after eating) or at night (after working all day) and rest or sleep is on their minds. These individuals do not need a watch or clock to tell them because the body's rhythm or internal clock has already learned how to do that from whatever activity or activities the individual has done.

Our day to day routine, if done repeatedly, in time affects how our body rhythm or internal clock functions. In other words, we train ourselves to do specific activities, i.e., at a certain time or on a certain day. This is a routine and in time, the body's rhythm or internal clock will adjust itself to this routine. Anyone or all of the factors mentioned, included with our daily routine, has the most effect on our body rhythm or internal clock. Our psychological balance cycle is in constant flux (up and down, positive and negative) as situations/activities occur...a person who is moody or easily angered is an example of constant flux.

How do we recognize what is happening to us every second, minute, hour, day or month? How do we recognize when we are headed toward a downside to "Negative Awareness" and the "Turmoil Zone"? How do we recognize when we are headed toward a upwardside to "Positive Awareness" and ultimately the "Control Zone"? How do we maintain balance in order to remain in the "Control Zone" for longer periods of time rather than in the "Turmoil Zone"?

Each of these areas will be discussed below.

Cycle

From the Cycle graphic above, looking at the "Duration" line (from left to right), this could be represented in seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, etc. Let's assume that the "Duration" line represents a month (30 days). The positive area (above the Duration line), of the cycle represents 15 days and the negative area (below the Duration line), of the cycle represents 15 days.

By being aware that the first 15 days of the month we will be in the positive area (above the Duration line), we have the feeling of confidence. We are able to accomplish things easily and without exerting much effort. Our attention to detail and focus is above normal, and our mind and body begins to act as a single entity. We start to feel good about ourselves.

As we leave the "Control Zone" our awareness, focus and confidence begins to diminish as we begin the "Negative Awareness" downslide to the "Turmoil Zone".

The remainder of the 15 days (16 through 30), of the month, are spent in the negative area (below the Duration line). Again, seven and a half days are spent in the "Negative/Positive Awareness" and seven and a half days are in the "Turmoil Zone", of the negative area of the cycle.

We seem to lose our focus, attention to detail and things that were being done with ease now requires some effort. Our mind is in disassociation and confusion where nothing makes sense. Our body seems to experience discomfort more than normal. Our whole world seems to be coming apart, we are not totally in control of ourselves, and being alive has little or no meaning.

Then the cycle begins again and again. Recognizing what our individual cycles are, provides us with a start on how to maintain our balance by keeping our focus in the positive area, of the cycle, for a much longer period throughout the "Duration". Thus spending a lesser amount of time in the negative area.

Through each and every cycle that we go through, our body rhythm or internal clock is also in constant flux continually adjusting to our changes ...and learning in order to maintain balance.

Breaking the cycle down even further (to one day instead of 30), the cycle would still be there but the amount of cycles would be numerous depending on the activity and situation. Again, recognizing our individual cycles will provide us with a start on how to maintain balance and keeping our focus on the positive areas of the cycles.

Positive Awareness

There are two areas of "Positive Awareness". The Positive Awareness in the positive area, of the cycle and the Positive Awareness in the negative area, of the cycle.

Starting from the "Duration" line, is "Positive Awareness". Your body is feeling better with less discomfort. You feel yourself gaining confidence. Focus and attention to detail is on the rise. Stress and depression is less.

Control Zone

The "Control Zone" is when an individual is in total control of themselves and where nothing matters. Why nothing matters? Because the mind and body is now one entity and acts in unison. All of the factors mentioned and not mentioned is now understood and controlled. Confidence is at its highest level...as if one has the feeling that they can do anything they set their mind to. Everything is possible.

The goal is to remain in the "Control Zone" for as long as possible. It is here in the "Control Zone" that materialistic wants are suppressed. Belief acts as the primary mover of what is happening with the individual (as with a religious person).

Negative Awareness

This is where you will begin to feel yourself becoming disassociated. Something is happening but you have no idea what it is. The mind and body no longer seem to act in unison or as one entity. Attention to detail and focus is getting harder to maintain. This is the place to begin preparing yourself for the "Turmoil Zone".

The Turmoil Zone

This stage represents when the turmoil around you is affecting you the most. Once you have learned how to control the turmoil around you, then you will find fewer distractions in your life and also find yourself in the "Control Zone" more often. We have put together the basic tools for achieving this.

Step 1 = Achieving Personal Awareness

Paying attention to how we are feeling or reacting. When you find yourself losing control of your emotions, stop and find out what is causing it.

Step 2 = Materialistic Suppression

The event causing the immediate turmoil around and within you. This encompasses most things around us that bring a form of stress into our lives (i.e. peer pressure, work, financial security, illness, learned behavior, family, relationships, pets, etc.). Basically anyone or anything we interact with has the ability to affect us in some way if permitted.

Step 3 = Analysis

At this stage, you know what is causing the turmoil and now it is time to find out what you can do about it. Look at the individual situation and ask yourself what you can do to change it.

Step 4 = Application

Apply the resolutions you came up with from the analysis. If there is nothing you can do to change the event, then let the suppression go. There is no need to cling to it, especially if there isn't anything you can do about it, just move on.

Step 5 = Time

Be patient and remember that resolution takes time.

Positive Awareness

As one leaves the "Turmoil Zone" and begins to regain some recognition of "getting it together", this is the beginning of "Positive Awareness", the climb upward toward the "Control Zone" and the cycle starts over again.

Understanding the Psychological Balanced Comparative provides us a way to recognize why things are happening to and around us. This also provides us with a means of recognizing, enhancing and using our gift(s) where and when those gifts would be most effectively utilized. Maintaining "balance" is essential and remaining in the positive area of the cycle, for longer periods is the goal.