Neuroplasticity | How To Be The Change You Want To See In The World | God & Evil, Episode 5

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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024

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  • @offTheLeftEye
    @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +8

    Hi, friends! This is the fifth in an 8-part series. The first 4 episodes focus on where evil comes from. The last 4 episodes focus on what God is doing about evil, and why evil can only be removed gradually.
    To watch the episodes in order, go to this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLgtFTXGqZdSlweeCyT9zjfpb76Ap3O7mE

    • @bettyabote4229
      @bettyabote4229 2 года назад +2

      Thanks OTLE team looking forward to the episode.

    • @RainbowDragons123
      @RainbowDragons123 2 года назад +1

      I'm sorry about my question about the ten plagues in the book of Moses but it's something in the Bible I've said about them

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      @@RainbowDragons123 don't be sorry!

    • @RainbowDragons123
      @RainbowDragons123 2 года назад

      @@offTheLeftEye thank you that's not my question was offensive

  • @treece1
    @treece1 2 года назад +4

    everytime i watch this channel . Get more out of it than hearing a preacher.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      I'm so glad it resonates with you, Treece!

  • @carolbrady2482
    @carolbrady2482 2 года назад +11

    When I was doing my dissertation, I needed more neurons for it and decided to select old hurtful memories to be replaced by my work everyday. I can now say, those memories were definitely changed into something good.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +1

      Wow, Carol. Such a powerful testimony! If you have any examples, it would be great to hear some. But just knowing that that kind of intention can actually work is amazing!

  • @sherriehaynes8811
    @sherriehaynes8811 2 года назад +1

    Perfectly said Curtis, thank you all very much! After all, God put us here to learn!! Much Love and Blessings to all!!!

  • @leahs7024
    @leahs7024 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for these episodes, I find myself coming back and watching them again! An endless pure stream of learning. They also give me peace, thank you so much!

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  11 месяцев назад +1

      You're so welcome, leahs! We're delighted these ideas feel genuinely meaningful for you, and calming, too. Even the members of the team watch these videos repeatedly -- so much to absorb! Blessings and peace to you.

  • @Preliminimal
    @Preliminimal 2 года назад +11

    "... except by the ongoing efforts of divine providence from our infancy to the end of our lives. All the laws of divine providence are aimed at our reformation and therefore at our salvation, which means inverting the hellish state into which we are born into its opposite -- a heavenly state. This can be done only gradually as we move away from evil and its pleasure..."
    Thank you Curtis & OTLE team

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +1

      You're welcome, Preliminimal! Pretty powerful to have "all the laws of divine providence" working for us, eh?

    • @bettyabote4229
      @bettyabote4229 2 года назад +2

      Exactly moving from hellish state to heavenly state

    • @Preliminimal
      @Preliminimal 2 года назад +1

      Gratefully so - and i'm still struggling with things that i thought i'd be over by now. i wish i had a community around me to strengthen the process...ive felt very alone since 2001 --nevertheless, all in good faith, thank you.. i have questions about the instructions for repentance/ how to keep going when i have a breakdown, how to not tear myself apart and just keep going, so to speak

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +1

      @@Preliminimal that's a long time to feel alone, my friend! I'm so sorry for that hardship. Be kind to yourself. There's no "shoulds" in where we are; we have to meet ourselves as we are in order to create any changes!
      What are your questions? How not to feel overwhelmed by the repentance process? Here's some thoughts, though I cannot know what is right for you, my friend!
      It helps me to take on one thing at a time. Don't try to do it all at once, and don't expect yourself to be perfect. God loves you just as you are, and is infinitely patient. We all make mistakes, and guilt isn't very helpful. (see this episode about how evil spirits use guilt and shame to delay our efforts: ruclips.net/video/mQyCvoVE2dA/видео.html)
      I find answers come clearer when my thoughts are positive. It is easier to make positive changes in that state of mind, and easier for me to feel that I am worthy of change and capable of it, and that I am not alone. God is with me.
      I hope that's useful. What other questions do you have?

    • @Preliminimal
      @Preliminimal 2 года назад

      @@offTheLeftEye

  • @katiec3768
    @katiec3768 3 месяца назад +2

    Very interesting concepts. Thank you!!

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  3 месяца назад +1

      You're welcome, Katie. Good fodder for cogitation!

  • @wfbane
    @wfbane 2 года назад +16

    Wonderful explanation! I can’t help thinking that the gradual growth and replacement of neurons is a correspondence of our gradual change of company in the spiritual world, i.e. our associating with more angels and fewer devils.

  • @11Deigratia11
    @11Deigratia11 Год назад +1

    This channel is the most underrated thing I’ve ever come across

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  Год назад

      So glad you feel it would be worthy of more attention, Patricia! We'll see how the Lord leads us along! Thanks for your vote of confidence!

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  Год назад

      Your appreciation matters a lot. Thank you Patricia.

  • @jonchilds1116
    @jonchilds1116 2 года назад +6

    Slowly, go slowly. In this moment, all is holy.

  • @acgillespie
    @acgillespie 2 года назад +5

    *Your looking good Mr Curtis. I hope your feeling as well as your looking sir. Your Friend A.C.*

  • @humbull
    @humbull 2 месяца назад +1

    As we grow we can see more clearly and are able to understand we each face challenges and are capable of lifting one another despite our differences.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 месяца назад

      May we all do just that, humbull -- lift each other up, despite our differences!

  • @hs6404
    @hs6404 2 года назад +5

    This discussion is fantastic! Very informative, useful. I love this completley. Best wishes to you all and your listeners.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it, H S! It's been a fun series to watch for us too. (=

  • @riptidespecial31
    @riptidespecial31 2 года назад +2

    I used to describe 'sin' as denying yourself or someone else the ability to thrive. Causing suffrage to end suffrage is ill intent. There is a push and pull system and as long as that exists the pendulum is always going to swing. I guess it stops when we stop, and just be... the gradual progression piece was spot on and serendipitously this video appeared at that perfect time. Almost as if it were divinely orchestrated. : ) Much needed. Great job.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +1

      "Almost as if...." ;). So glad to hear of the synchronicity of this video and your life circumstances. Proof of the quote in this episode about the efforts of divine providence working in our life from birth to death! Very calming to accept that change is a GRADUAL process, but that God is working in that slow process. And thanks for sharing that definition of 'sin' -- it's something to ponder!

  • @bettyabote4229
    @bettyabote4229 2 года назад +2

    Awesome explanations! Thanks Curtis. We need to surround our innerself thoughts and feelings with the Angelic Spirit and act in wisdom love goodness and truth to do away with the evil hellish spirit.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      Yes, Betty! May we all be blessed by the angelic spirits around us, and open to receive! God bless!

  • @debralee1401
    @debralee1401 2 года назад +2

    Very helpful. I love your guest's explanation of the brain and her routine for connecting to the Lord to change.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +1

      Yes, we are so grateful that Soni shared what she's learned with us! I'm so glad it resonates with you, Debra! God bless!

  • @maryvalentine4924
    @maryvalentine4924 2 года назад +1

    WOW !!! Great lesson!! Thank you Curtis!! Proverrbs 3: 5-7 - 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Blessings to everyone always ❤

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      Mary! Thanks for this quote! Just what I needed today. Glad you got some nourishment out of this lesson, and blessings to you! ~Chara

  • @Keyfer62
    @Keyfer62 Год назад

    Evil shall slay the wicked… Ps. 34:21
    This series (The Problem of Evil) is helping me so much! Many thanks! :)

  • @_Keith_
    @_Keith_ 2 года назад +1

    I love the intro sound. So satisfying.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +1

      Glad it hits the spot for you, Keith! It is cool! Probably some little piece of music theory that I don't understand but can FEEL. :)

    • @_Keith_
      @_Keith_ 2 года назад +1

      🎵:
      ruclips.net/video/9pJheICAck4/видео.html
      ruclips.net/video/hdmvMc7TZn0/видео.html
      ruclips.net/p/PL8345C39B16351BFB

    • @_Keith_
      @_Keith_ 2 года назад +1

      @@offTheLeftEye
      The sound is like brainwave entrainment. Like where tones overlap to form things like isochronal tones or binaural beats. I used to make them myself years ago, using some old software called Brainwave Generator.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +1

      @@_Keith_ thank you for sharing that! I have heard such things can create powerful energy!

  • @thomasgontarz3372
    @thomasgontarz3372 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for all you do very useful knowledge, the new church is on the rise, slowly

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      You're welcome, Thomas! We'll see how the Lord keeps leading it!

  • @mach1gtx150
    @mach1gtx150 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video on the means to solidly change ourselves for the better. Neuroplasticity has been known for thousands of years and is now only coming more into the light in western culture. I had never really thought of it in these terms though. Thank you!

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      Yes, Mach1 GTX! Neuroplasticity is truly miraculous. I'm glad to hear it's become a more well-known concept! Thanks for watching, I'm glad it hit home!

  • @Earthether
    @Earthether 2 года назад +3

    Your looking better

  • @Sunnyskies1955
    @Sunnyskies1955 2 года назад +1

    Good show guys. As always, you make my day. BTW, it's wonderful to see Dr. Soni Werner again.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      So happy to be a good part of your day, Starlit Sky! Thanks!

    • @TheBrainvideos
      @TheBrainvideos 2 года назад +2

      Hi this is Soni WERNER. Thanks for your kind comments! The brain’s ability to change is amazing.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      @@TheBrainvideos Hi Soni! Yes the plasticity of the brain is pretty cool!-Lori

    • @Sunnyskies1955
      @Sunnyskies1955 2 года назад

      @@TheBrainvideos Hi Soni. I'm always amazed at how much we still don't know about the brain. I'm hoping that we will make more positive, life changing discoveries to help victims of stroke and other debilitating neurological disorders.

  • @pamelyncaldwell4060
    @pamelyncaldwell4060 2 года назад +1

    Evil in reverse is live... If we go along in life being one-sided. We would never know or grow in understanding and wisdom. We gradually change hopefully to be better human beings, wiser and continue to learn and experience life. Shedding metaphorically speaking our old skin ( our spirit, heart and mind ). To bring forth new growth of skin. If we don't experience life with it's good and evil, we wouldn't know the difference. And we wouldn't be fully " live = ing". Through the evil, God brings good to prevail. Great episode today Curtis and thank you! It's funny when I say my prayers, I say them facing east. As Dr Werner explained how she faces the sun rising in east in the mornings. Beautiful, love and blessings 😇🙏🌺.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      Yes, Pamelyn! We can't know goodness if we don't know something about evil! I (Chara) went to a workshop many years ago called "Failure is Fabulous." Being a perfectionist, it was an important concept to contemplate! Growth can't happen without apparent failures. It's humbling, and it's part of the cycle of life.

    • @pamelyncaldwell4060
      @pamelyncaldwell4060 2 года назад +1

      @@offTheLeftEye ,
      @ Chara:
      I was raised that failure was not an option. So I became a perfectionist, not even in church I was raised in was failure an option. Having to present ourselves in a certain way in the eyes of others... Proper, obedient and subservient. Or judgement would rain down. We were all taught wrong about failure or mistakes. That it's not a bad thing or that we all should be walking around with a scarlet letter because of it. If we were only taught that it was a part of life. And that it teaches us, helps us to understand, learn and grow as a person. Which in turn makes us a little bit wiser. And continues throughout our lives.
      I hope my consciousness always faces our Lord, never away. Thank you for your sharing Chara, love all the sharing of OTLE. Love and blessings 😇🙏🌺.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      I resonate very much with your description of values around "failure" growing up, Pamelyn. I think I am kind of wired to be a perfectionist, no matter what, but a loving adult in my life did used to say, "If you're going to do something, do it right." This attitude served that person well in all they did -- a careful, well-studied, skilled, persistent, focused, and precise approach. But I, like you, could have used a bit more conversation about how we learn from our mistakes, and that TRYING will teach you something, even if things don't come out perfectly. I clearly remember the power of joining a spiritual growth group in my 30s, where we were supported and loved in our human states of less-than-perfection. What a relief to no longer have to put on a perfect show!
      As for facing east, Swedenborg says that the Lord is always in front of the angels, no matter which way they're facing -- it's an orientation of the HEART, and it sounds like you're already there, Pamelyn! Love and blessings! ~Chara

    • @pamelyncaldwell4060
      @pamelyncaldwell4060 2 года назад +2

      @@offTheLeftEye ,
      @Chara:
      What you have shared resonates with me also. And agree that God is in all directions. As a part Native American and Kanaka Maoli / Hawaiian. It was never asked of us if we had a word for God, which we did... Watkantanka / Native American and Ke Akua / Hawaiian. We were to assimilate and live in the religion that came. Yet we did, our whole fiber of being was acknowledging God. But we, as so many other religions and cultures. Had to relinquish our way of life to do it the religious way. That in my eyes only brought despair, judgement, identity crisis and being called heathens for believing differently from religion. Though our ways or rituals of our belief differ. I've come to understand that truth is in all things God has created. That the truth is in all religions. It's just how it's applied and taught. Yet God uses all things and every way to reach us to truth, wisdom and love. God doesn't care about rituals or religious ways. He cares that we walk our talk and that both match in actions. I always lived by as well as taught my children the same. That your words need to match your actions. That no matter what's said, your body will tell the story. If what you say is true or not. Our bodies are the vessels to carry an action out and cannot lie. As the spirit and heart cannot lie, while the mind follows instructions of actions. Thank you humbly Chara for sharing with me, love and blessings 😇🙏🌺.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      @@pamelyncaldwell4060 thank you for sharing that part of your religious upbringing and your spiritual heart! It's wonderful to be able to see truths in things, and how the Lord tries to infuse them everywhere, but our institutional approaches often get in the way. So freeing to let intuition guide us and trust in something bigger than the rules our societies make for us!

  • @TheCamillajmarchi
    @TheCamillajmarchi 2 года назад +1

    i loved that explainstion

  • @mimibergerac7792
    @mimibergerac7792 2 года назад +1

    This sure can let one hope...

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +1

      And hope can be a powerful motivator, Mimi! Change is possible!

  • @katiec3768
    @katiec3768 3 месяца назад

    Really wonderful

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  3 месяца назад

      Glad it touches your heart, Katie!

  • @randydiluzio8269
    @randydiluzio8269 2 года назад +2

    Hello Curtis, great video. The process you'er describing of slowly changing the mind is what modern science calls: neural plasticity. And, Swedenborg was talking about all this 300 years ago? Amazing!! But, my problem is this, I have met many, many people down the years, that don't seem interested in letting go of evil. No matter how hard you try to show them kindness, they just keep being mean spirited. How do you deal with people like this? Thanks friends.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +2

      Ugh, Randy, yes! Such a frustrating thing. It's some of the hardest work we do in life, to find ways to be loving and be unaffected by the negative behaviors of people around us. You may have seen these before, but if not, check out, "Should You Love Everyone the Same?" ruclips.net/video/zTLvlfZ672E/видео.html and "3 Simple Ways to Love Everyone" ruclips.net/video/pl7s8kiLrhE/видео.html for some tips.
      I also find breathing exercises VERY helpful in a tense situation. Praying for people helps me too, to have compassion for people who have hurt me. And, it helps me sometimes to see these people as small children, perhaps lost and scared, who maybe just needed more love...
      So, those are some thoughts! I hope it helps! Wishing you well!

    • @randydiluzio8269
      @randydiluzio8269 2 года назад +2

      @@offTheLeftEye Thank you for the advice. I will do my best to be kind in a harsh world. All The Best Friends!!

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      @@randydiluzio8269 okay, I'll try to do my best too! It's not always easy, that's for sure! -Melissa (=

    • @judypa38
      @judypa38 2 года назад

      I will add to the other replies; I learned this from another man; when people do things that are evil they are tempting a person to be resentful. They are planting a seed of evil or resentment. I meditate to see the strings of resentment and let the resentment go (forgiveness); when there is no resentment; no matter what people say or do which is evil - it will not affect a person emotionally - it will be easy to be kind and be your kind self.

  • @OI814U2C
    @OI814U2C 2 года назад +2

    What an awesome video you guys!! Thank You!!

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +1

      You're welcome, Rocky! So glad it touched your heart!

    • @OI814U2C
      @OI814U2C 2 года назад +1

      @@offTheLeftEye As I learn more over these years, am starting to wish more people could be exposed to this information and am astonished this channel doesn't have more views and interest. Once I'm completely sold out on this, a marketing plan may be appropriate (for lack of better words). Am really curious about E.S.s spiritual awareness details. Again, this is about the only literature expounding on these issues and implications. Just WoW you guys!!

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      @@OI814U2C thanks for saying that! We have changed our marketing a lot over the last couple of years and are always strategizing to find ways to reach more people! I'm so glad that YOU found us, and that this content resonates so well with you! Thank you for your kind words! Tell your friends about us. (-;

  • @timbragg9684
    @timbragg9684 2 года назад

    Wonderful; and most useful!
    The only thing I'd like to comment on (and is this me being cynical or insightful?) is - I would question 'world leaders doing their best for the world'. It seems they may actively be doing their worst. Time will tell. But we can pray and think and urge them to change their ways.
    Thanks.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +1

      I hear you, Tim. Some of the world leaders are doing great damage it is true. I am with you in the prayer for integrity in high offices.

  • @4theLord1
    @4theLord1 2 года назад +1

    Enjoyed your presentation, Curtis! Was it difficult to slow down a bit for us old folks? 😏

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +2

      Haha, UT opian! He's been coached a bit in slowing down, and I (Chara, another one of the old folks) notice that the absorption time is nice!

    • @bibletruthsareforyou6878
      @bibletruthsareforyou6878 8 месяцев назад

      @@offTheLeftEyeSlowly going through the 9 year old Bible study series while trying to watch current works . They are just wonderful to watch full of Gopherwood. Thank you Chara and all those in the study and staff. Curtis is one Hard working Young Man even back then. His family did a great job. Proves even an old junkyard dog like me can learn new things 🙏❤😊

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  8 месяцев назад

      I am barking with you, bibletruthsareforyou! But God is good and gives us new truths in small enough doses that we can take it in. @@bibletruthsareforyou6878

  • @shannon6763
    @shannon6763 2 года назад

    ❤️❤️❤️

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      Glad it touched your heart, Shannon!

  • @mr.hazamayukiterumi2909
    @mr.hazamayukiterumi2909 2 года назад +3

    Is it possible, that there are evil spirits that influence you to do things that would go completely against your character, even if you are completely aware of what's going on? Especially on a mental level?
    I don't want it to make it sound like an excuse, but just want to know

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +1

      Hi Mr. Hazama -- Just yesterday I was talking to a 12-step expert yesterday who was describing "powerlessness." What you're saying here sounds like that kind of situation. It could start with a hereditary tendency toward that kind of evil, or it could be the spiritual company we're keeping -- which we could attempt to dismiss and kick out of our mind. And it could be an addiction on the physical level -- chemicals released in the body that we have no control over. And so the 12-steppers submit themselves to their Higher Power, who DOES have the power to relieve them of behaviors they don't want to be doing. I think every situation in every individual is so complex that it's hard to generalize, but there are a few thoughts!

  • @yahiawaleed828
    @yahiawaleed828 2 года назад

    I don't want instant change, I want a progress tracker and I also need to know where I'm going with this.

  • @vickiejacobsen8497
    @vickiejacobsen8497 2 года назад

    My husband has Emphysema and we do not know how long he has left …….. we are sitting on our deck listening to Smoky Robinson and we both said I wonder if our loved ones can hear this song cause you know I’m sure they like Smokey over there 😂and also if we have cool music on the other side to listen too ?

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад +1

      Ah, Vickie, that is very hard. Losing someone you have shared your life with is so painful. Bless you both as you savor the moment on the deck, enjoying the view and the music. I promise that there are incredible views and fantastic music in heaven. Swedenborg assures us of that as do people who have had near death experiences. Plus your husband will have vibrant health and energy.

    • @vickiejacobsen8497
      @vickiejacobsen8497 2 года назад

      @@offTheLeftEye Thank you ! And yes for him a great reunion with his first wife and parents and the health he will once again enjoy ! For us left behind it’s harder 🤷‍♀️ but it’s the circle of life ! ❤️

  • @markfornefeld299
    @markfornefeld299 2 года назад

    Do you know what my teacher would say about this in high school “no brainer”

  • @jeffreymcleaniamisu4889
    @jeffreymcleaniamisu4889 2 года назад +1

    EVIL - LIVE. TRANSMUTE TO 0.

    • @offTheLeftEye
      @offTheLeftEye  2 года назад

      Evil is the opposite of Live, yes Jefffrey.