Disassociation

I learnt somewhere that we retrieve our memories from the left brain which is the Logical brain. And that every memory is linked to a smell a sound and an emotion. Its like our memory plays like a "movie clip" and that every frame it has is linked to all three of these other aspects.

So every frame of our memory has an emotion linked to it. Say if we have been injured by a car which knocked us down, then everytime we see a car come towards us, the image of our memory of us being hit would trigger off an emotion which is linked to it. The only way to get over it is by so call retrieving this frame that triggers the emotion and deal with the emotion and maybe we might be able to conquer that setback we have faced.

Same thing applies to any memory. When we remember something happy, the emotion thats linked to that particular image plays and we feel happy. Likewise when we think of something upset, the image plays the emotion and we get upset.

I guess i have to deal with the frame in my memory and deal with it by talking about it. Then maybe only i can take away the emotion and replace it with something nice. Then perhaps I wont feel upset about whatever i may be upset or unhappy about. I need to disassociate now.

Ok so now im thinking about my 4X4 off-road vehicle. I cant wait to buy one and go expedition with my buddies to say Thailand or Malaysia by climbing sand dunes, rocky roads, mud tracks and even river crossings. I have decided to lead a life of fruitful adventure and expeditions. Maybe by thinking of that, i might be able to disassociate faster. Now im back at square one. The same feeling when i was going to sign up with the peace corps. I rather spend my time on something that gives me joy rather than on things that might get me hurt. Tired of being hurt. At least my Jeep protects me from getting hurt! Ok my piggy bank is already half way there!!!