The media has the great ability to influence us in many ways. It can influence the choices we make, the music we listen to, and movies we watch. It even has influence over our views and opinions.

We would not be human if we didn’t feel anxious from time to time. Anxiety is a process that can actually be helpful at times in alerting us to things that are wrong or not quite right. The problem we face is if we allow anxiety to get out of control. The process of thought and action requires a finely tuned balance to be struck between apathy and anxiety. Getting this balance right means you can remain motivated without getting majorly stress out about stuff.

Look closely at the eyes of anyone ‘glued to the TV,’ and you may see zombie eyes or a spaced out expression. TV is made to grab out attention and keep it there. Everyone knows that watching TV feels relaxing. It shuts out the rest of our crazy world and allows us to retreat somewhere else. But did you know that your brain waves are actually altered when you watch TV?

Whenever one analyzes a dream, an extremely beneficial practice is to observe how one FEELS about the people, events, objects, etc. within it. Sliding down a hill, joyfully, can mean something totally different than doing it fearfully. PAY ATTENTION TO THE FEELINGS! Following is a very brief, general key of the map of symbols along the dream path.

The fragmented and degenerated life of modern man is one where pretense is the order of the day. Life here is replete with harsh realities and disillusions and is no longer a fantastic tale.