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Intrusive vs Impulsive Thoughts: A Spiritual Guide to Inner Peace
- Fernando Albert
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A spiritual approach to Intrusive vs impulsive thoughts
We are going a little bit psychological, but not without the usual spiritual touch. Thanks for your comments on liking these types of articles. I will keep talking about a few more subjects that you can ease with a more spiritual approach, in addition, of course, to any needed mental professional support.
Before we continue, did you have a chance to check out the spiritual meaning of the green color article? It wasn't planned, but now that I think of it, the color green is a great aid to help you deal with intrusive vs impulsive thoughts. Easing your mind is one of the best approaches you can use to deal with these types of thoughts.
If you are having a lot of problems with intrusive thoughts to the point you feel it is affecting your day-to-day, I invite you both to seek out professional mental support. In addition to that, I will be happy to lend you a hand with a spiritual approach; feel free to reach out.
Intrusive vs Impulsive Thoughts: What are they?
I am sure you have heard of the concept, but to make it easier, let's take a quick look:
Intrusive thoughts
These are unwanted thoughts that come into your mind unexpectedly:
- These are negative thoughts and misperceptions about yourself.
- These thoughts are unexpected, and they lower your vibe.
- You will find these thoughts to be disempowering.
- You will not act on these thoughts, but they will give you a worse perception of life.Â
- These are irrational and experienced by most people.
- Not something to worry about unless it seizes your days.
Impulsive thoughts
These are thoughts that trigger the desire to find instant gratification, driven by the ego:
- You act without thinking, on impulse thoughts for the desired results.
- These thoughts are urges, not rational or organized thinking.
- It is easier to make mistakes and act erratically.
- Everybody experiences these, and within an accepted spectrum, these are okay.
- You will feel in control and act on it.Â
Intrusive vs Impulsive Thoughts
Intrusive vs Impulsive thoughts always compare on how they come to be, and one of their biggest differences is that you act on one, but you will never act on the other one. One of them is disempowering; the other one is drawn from the ego's wildest desires without thinking of outcomes or limitations.
Keep in mind, you can work on both of these to keep them in an appropriate balance. A healthy mind will have a low amount of intrusive thoughts, but still, every now and then, they will show up. You are to improve your self-control so you don't act on your impulsive thoughts, especially with a potential negative outcome.
What role spirituality plays when talking of intrusive vs impulsive thoughts
Right now, it seems to all be in the mind, but it was good to have a solid idea of these two. The mind is connected with the soul, the emotions, and, of course, the physical body. So, when you work in one of them, you are working on the others, whether you like it or not.
I don't want to go deep into the concepts of intrusive vs impulsive thoughts, so from here, the focus is on what spirituality can bring you so you can tame these thoughts, especially when they bother you.
Keep in mind, it is about adding; the following doesn't replace the advice from a mental health professional, but acts like an aid to top off whatever your psychologist or psychiatrist advises, if you work with one.
Mindfulness, Self-Love, and Spiritual Growth
There are no magical rituals or secret code here, and if you follow me, you know that. What spirituality brings you is a toolbox to face these:
- Introspection and self-observation enable you to act by knowing yourself better.
- Finding self-love promotes a better overview of yourself, helping you to minimize intrusive thoughts.
- Keeping a healthy chakra system keeps you grounded and connected, giving you control over impulsive thoughts.
- Working on mindfulness will ease your mind, where the intrusive vs impulse thoughts scenarios are minimized.
- Connecting to your Spirit Guides, to at least channel white light energy, raises your vibrations, easing your mind.
These are to name a few, because also journeying into your spiritual development can help you to maximize your views in life. Think about it, when you focus on a wider range of things, you will be adding more thoughts into your mind, reducing intrusive vs impulsive thoughts.
The role of the shadow side
I am sure you are familiar with the concept, especially if you have been following me, since I mention it every now and then. You can read more about your shadow side in this article, but to not lose focus, think of a part of you that hides from your side, or better said, you are hiding it!
To work on your shadow side, it is best to work on it consciously, as you need to be aware of what your shadow side is whispering and what you need to do in order to stop it. I have a special deck only for your shadow side, and with a 15 minutes psychic reading session, you can get a lot out of it.
If you invest time in connecting with yourself, you can slowly work on the different issues that your shadow side brings up. Intrusive thoughts come for you to heal and address the problem, not to simply shut them out... You know well they are relentless, so act on it!
Conclusion
In the end, a big role-playing change here is the purification of the mind. You are exposed to a lot of things, constantly, all day, every day. Your mind barely has time and energy to process everything, and this is why it can become chaotic.
You will perhaps find similar advice from mental professionals, but even if you have very specific exercises to align intrusive vs impulsive thoughts equally, you also want to work on mindfulness. Mental relaxation always pays off, and you just need to find the drive to do it.
FAQ
Q: What are intrusive thoughts, and why do they happen?
A: Intrusive thoughts are unwanted and generally negative thoughts that come into your mind unexpectedly. Stress, anxiety, and hormonal changes are big triggers to these thoughts.
Q: How are intrusive thoughts different from impulsive thoughts?
A: Impulsive thoughts are generally urges to react without thinking, normally to have an instant desire fulfilled, also normally driven by the ego. These thoughts are acted on vs. intrusive, which you don't.
Q: Are intrusive thoughts a sign of a mental health issue?
A: It depends on the intensity; you can have the eventual intrusive thought, and that is okay. When the frequency escalates to daily or even more happenings, I would recommend visiting both a healer (I can help you out here; let's talk) and a mental health professional.
Q: Can intrusive thoughts make you act on them?
A: Normally, they don't, and most agree that since these thoughts are not acted upon, they can even go against the person's values. However, it is true that intrusive thoughts change the way you see life and yourself, influencing your actions.
Q: What should I do when I experience intrusive thoughts?
A: The first and hardest step is to identify them, but once you do, you can start helping yourself by at least not dwelling within them. Don't engage, and instead practice some mindfulness and focus on the here and now.
Q: How does spirituality help in managing intrusive thoughts?
A: One powerful step here is learning self-acceptance through self-love, through meditation, and setting the intention to connect with Spirit. Observing yourself from a point of love, without judgment, will enable you to start seeing your good sides, because you too have many, helping to minimize your focus on negativity.
Q: What is the shadow self about intrusive thoughts?
A: The shadow side is a part of our personality we are trying to hide, even from ourselves, but intrusive thoughts are often considered like "that voice" your shadow side has, and when it grows strong enough, it speaks up.
Q: Can intrusive thoughts be completely eliminated?
A: No, because there are parts of the human experience within our busy brains. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) are good therapies to reduce their intensity and frequency. Of course, seeking medical help when it becomes a bigger problem is a must-follow as well.
Q: Is it normal to have violent or disturbing intrusive thoughts?
A: It is normal nowadays to have these at some point; from simply watching a violent movie, you already may have. However, as long as these don't get in the way of your life, you have nothing to worry about; they are just thoughts that vanish away with no actions.
Q: How does mindfulness or meditation help with intrusive thoughts?
A: Meditation and mindfulness help you to view the bigger picture of things from the perspective of the here and now. Instead of punishing yourself for the past, you learn from it. You also have a more peaceful head, with higher frequency vibrations, facilitating positivity.
You now know a little more about intrusive vs impulsive thoughts, perhaps more from a spiritual point of view, as well as from reading about the mind and, especially, working with thousands of people, each with a unique life. If you are inclined to learn more, you need to visit the psychologist's department; I am "just" a psychic medium! Next week, let's have a spiritual approach to anger management, something more and more handy every day! Stay tuned!Â
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Fernando Albert
Welcome to Soul Guidance! Here you can read all about Fernando Albert, Psychic Medium, Healer & Author. He speaks English, Spanish, Galician, and Catalan. Fernando believes in constant learning and personal and spiritual development, so he has both attended and taught spiritual workshops around the globe. Fernando follows his life purpose in being of service to others. He dedicates himself full time to providing psychic readings, energy healings, and coaching and teaching others.
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