Comments on: Heart Energy

By: Laurel

Laurel — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:11:31 +0000

Wow. I have witnessed this effect. If I lose my temper (and darn it, as much as I try, I do sometimes still lose it), I have noticed a “boomerang” of the negative energy come back from my 7-year-old, within 24 hours. Now, can you post some suggestions (and maybe you already have–I’ll do some research) on how to keep your cool when you child is pushing your buttons?

By: Aardy Willow

Aardy Willow — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:48:58 +0000

An important piece of information. Would it be possible to write a longer article on this topic and give more of the ‘scientific’ evidence that feelings stay with us for that long? How was it measured? etc. Thank you for your important effort in raising our children … your voice is needed in the world of today. Thank you!!

By: Ellen C. Braun

Ellen C. Braun — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:06:31 +0000

Thank you for these posts, Ron. I really appreciate them!

By: Ron

Ron — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:41:48 +0000

HeartMath has also shown this important effect of negative energy

The Physiological and Psychological Effects of Compassion and Anger
Glen Rein, PhD, Mike Atkinson and Rollin McCraty, PhD. Journal of Advancement in Medicine. 1995; 8 (2): 87-105.

Key findings: Heart-focused, sincere, positive feeling states boost the immune system, while negative emotions may suppress the immune response for up to six hours following the emotional experience. (I am adding this – So yelling at your child in the morning can suppress their immune system for the whole school day!)

Scroll part way down this link to read the whole research study. http://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart-emotional-balance.html

By: Ron

Ron — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:35:11 +0000

Here is the link to some of the research that would back up the idea of how our touch can influence our children, http://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart-head-heart-interactions.html

By: Breda

Breda — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:19:11 +0000

Thanks Ellen, I found that one (and intriguingly, another site with the same name but different logo) but could not find the research link. I hope you do!

By: Ellen C. Braun

Ellen C. Braun — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:51:56 +0000

the main site is http://www.heartmath.org/. I’m going to search for the exact link to this research.

By: Philip Arkoh-Forson

Philip Arkoh-Forson — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:30:14 +0000

This means that we can counteract negative comments with positive ones. As an educator I have learned to tell students what a great futurethey have. When I am walking the halls I stop to say hello, share a joke when possible and make students feel good about themselves. I believe this will nullify any negative feeling they might have from a caustic comment earlier in the day.

Good article. I totally believe it.

By: SoCalGirl

SoCalGirl — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:26:08 +0000

Ooooooffff. This brief article just stabbed me in the heart!

By: Breda

Breda — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:03:00 +0000

This is amazing! I love it when science affirms what we all understand instinctively. Do you have a link to the research?

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:00:44 +0000

I’m really interested in this study Ellen, how amazing to understand that emotions remain with us for that long! That’s the last nudge I needed to set my alarm earlier in the morning so that I have less stress getting the family ready to start the day!

By: Lib

Lib — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:32:55 +0000

Wow! I never in a million years would have thought that! My new mornings are coming and soon!

By: T.

T. — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:05:01 +0000

This is really an enrouraging thought. Every little thing we do really makes a big difference.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:54:39 +0000

Wow, 8 hours! This really is a short article that will change my mindset. Thank you, Ellen, for another inspirational idea to help me become a better mom.

Carrie, WV, Mom of 4 small souls