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Quote:i didnt know you were a woman :) Sadly, it makes more sense how sensitive you are- taking care of injured squirrels and such. :( Your cover is blown, Agent Night!

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12-07-2008, 05:31 PM

Thread: Bates' history
Post: Bates' history

Does anyone know, is the Emily in this story the same Emily Dr. Bates hired for his clinic and married? <a class="postlink" href="http://www.iblindness.org/books/bates/ch28.html">...

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12-08-2008, 07:04 PM

Thread: Bates' history
Post: Re: Bates' history

Seriously, if you were Bates, wouldn't you want this girl working with you in the clinic. She seems a natural talent. Bates life is so fascinating. If rights could be obtained, there is a great book...

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12-10-2008, 07:48 PM

Thread: isnt seeing illusions dangerous?
Post: Re: isnt seeing illusions dangerous?

Not to worry. Your mind has an excellent filter mechanism that prevents you (most of the time) from seeing illusory things that jeopardize your safety or are deeply disturbing. I believe that the illu...

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Bates Method

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12-11-2008, 01:13 AM

Thread: i see illusions when i try to sleep
Post: Re: i see illusions when i try to sleep

Look up the term "night terrors". It might be what you are describing. I've went through periods of experiencing night terrors. It can be disconcerting and even frightening but is quite common and ...

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Complementary Methods

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12-11-2008, 01:19 AM

Thread: strabismus
Post: Re: strabismus

Don't know much about strabismus but my wife overcame her strabismus spontaneously while meditating in sunlight when she was about 13.

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Bates Method

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12-11-2008, 01:23 AM

Thread: Leo Angart
Post: Re: Leo Angart

Hi Flowerpower, It's great to have someone on the forum who has taken Angart's seminar. He has an interesting approach. It seems that he has helped many people. I have no qualms with people making ...

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Find a Bates Teacher

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12-23-2008, 06:53 PM

Thread: Let's do it
Post: Re: Let's do it

Welcome, Jacob! You've come to a good place. Your English seems quite good, and no meaning is lost. I suggest you read this woman's thread: http://www.iblindness.org/community/view...?f=8&t=793...

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Bates Method

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01-20-2009, 06:32 PM

Thread: new terminology
Post: Re: new terminology

I can't take credit for this one; I read it on another forum; but it is along the lines that I was originally thinking. DEMONSTRATIONS All the "exercises" are essentially demonstrations that show ...

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Bates Method

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03-02-2009, 09:52 PM

Thread: Certain countires people have vision problems
Post: Re: Certain countires people have vision problems

It's possibly due to the huge boom in Indian cities of information based jobs. The increase of folks now in front of computers all day must be unprecedented. With that cultures history with mind/bod...

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03-08-2009, 06:42 PM

Thread: question about a noob and his glasses...
Post: Re: question about a noob and his glasses...

The strain won't kill you. You are probably straining close to that much throughout the day, anyways. You have a large hill to climb; you might as well start with your first steps. Remember: lot...

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Complementary Methods

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03-10-2009, 07:30 AM

Thread: yoga practises
Post: Re: yoga practises

I think, as Bates is all about relaxation, a breathing method that focuses on that is essential. I would encourage the practice of mindfulness breath meditation. Mindfulness is a type of meditation ...

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Bates Method

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03-18-2009, 08:41 PM

Thread: Intention in the gaze
Post: Intention in the gaze

I'd like to pose this idea and see what you all think about it. Especially, if you have had thoughts about this before. In order to move your arm from a hanging position to a position level with your...

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Bates Method

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05-25-2009, 01:54 AM

Thread: Intention in the gaze
Post: Re: Intention in the gaze

" I've been trying to find the middle ground between trying too hard (over-focusing, the way I've been looking all of my life with my very strong prescription), & not trying at all (just accepting...

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Bates Method

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05-25-2009, 07:11 PM

Thread: also, feet are designed perfectly!
Post: also, feet are designed perfectly!

Author, Christopher mcDougal just released a book called Born To Run. In it he explains how we as a human species were designed to run long distances but the the chronic injuries of runners are mostl...

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06-03-2009, 10:52 PM

Thread: also, feet are designed perfectly!
Post: Re: also, feet are designed perfectly!

I know. My feet have zero callouses. I want to experiment with running in haurache sandals like the Tarahumara Indians but it's gonna be a process. There is a way to do it that is really good and na...

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16,793

06-06-2009, 11:15 AM

Thread: William B. MacCracken
Post: Re: William B. MacCracken

Also, where can one find a high resolution portrait of Bates? I'd like to hang his visage on my wall!

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Complementary Methods

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06-08-2009, 12:55 AM

Thread: also, feet are designed perfectly!
Post: Re: also, feet are designed perfectly!

Ha! I guess you're ahead of me in this, too! Keep us posted on your continuing experience, David. I'm still rehabing my tendonitis. I get a little 30 sec run in every now and then and it feels grea...

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06-18-2009, 12:55 AM

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