Tend Your Garden Within arose from many years of searching for my spirituality and my life's purpose. The catalyst for this book, was my father's fatal accident in 2006 in Tehran, Iran. Since 2006, I have gone through many personal transformations. I, like you, have wondered if I could face my fears and experience more joy. I have documented my thoughts, emotions, and inspiration, through poems and short articles. I am pleased to share with you, the reader, some techniques that have helped me during my journey.
To experience life fully, and joyfully, one's heart and mind needs to be present in the moment. Being in the moment requires recognizing and delving into layers of beliefs, frozen emotions, past traumas, and self-limiting thoughts. The task is to remove burdensome rocks in our garden within that can deprive our soul and body of nourishment. In Tend To Your Garden Within, I have identified some of the burdensome rocks in our own gardens that are blocking us from experiencing more joy in our lives and in our relationships. It is a book to encourage self reflection.
Accomplishments: Several patents and published papers.
Poetry Love Me! by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. This Mother’s Day, take a moment and appreciate all the Mothers, especially those who are experiencing the effects of dementia.... For The First Time by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. I participated in a Family Constellation session based on a method pioneered by Bert Hellinger (http://www2.hellinger.com/en/home/).... Unfortunate Events by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. What are you feeling today at this moment? Can you name your feelings? There are at least two ways to avoid ownership of our feelings... Emotional By-Pass by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. What are you feeling today at this moment? Can you name your feelings? There are at least two ways to avoid ownership of our feelings... Healing Crises by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Sometimes the return of “old” symptoms may be an indication of our healing and needs to be celebrated instead of resisted.... Shame of Being by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. To remove or let go of this charge, usually negative, we are sometimes required to feel the same feeling (remember) when we were shamed or ridiculed. By facing, welcoming, and loving what we are feel... Listen to Me by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. In Chinese, the verb listen consists of the words “you”, “heart”, “eye”, “ear”, and “undivided attention”. ... Will You? by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. We may call upon on God, spiritual beings, higher self, friends, family or our spouse/mate for help. Although the sources of help may be different for each of us, the request of the call is the same... Balcony People by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. In my experience, the common theme among the people I adore is their unconditional love.... Are You Ready? by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Many people assume enlightenment is only a mental process, having a certain shape and form.... Size Matters by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Pay attention to how easily we allow agitation into our life and how rigidly we allow receiving small joys in our life... Little Red Bag by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Our biggest source of confinement is our mind. What little red bag do we carry? In what way do we keep ourselves at a disadvantage from the get go in our spiritual journey?... Undeveloped Talents by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Our parent’s talent is a gift that we may have and perhaps are not nourishing or allowing it to grow. Revisit your parent’s talents and you may find an unopened gift. You may be pleasantly surprised... Change of Consciousness by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. I had an opportunity to experience Body Electronics which helps one to remember past repressed memories (what we have resisted in our current life or previous lives) and transcend them with love and e... Volcano Within Me! by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. It is important to connect and listen to your soul and heart to receive guidance. Take time, meditate, feel and listen to your soul’s desire which is a constant reminder to what you are set to be and ... Song Bird by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. If we do not heal our past traumas, we will not be whole, and we may not experience that part of us who is joyful and vibrant.... The Door Has Opened by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. The more we proactively welcome feeling our emotions the less we will be forced to feel them in events in our life. ... Compulsion to Help by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. We may become submerged in our compulsion to help, to our detriment, which may manifest itself in constant fatigue and resentment... Be Enthusiastic! by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. What is enthusiasm? It is a Greek word meaning God within us. How enthusiastic are you in your daily life?
... Anticipate or Participate? by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. We anticipate things in our life as a means to ensure our survival and as a way to control what we may experience (feel). ... Accept Me: I’ll Fix You by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Do not suggest or tell me what to do!... Too Proud to Receive by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Perhaps you think you are too good or not good enough
to receive and only should give.
... Our Necessities by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Think of the words “happy”, “successful”, “fulfilled” and “healthy”. What images come to you? ... Money by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. You may feel worthwhile if you have enough of me! ... I Am Not by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. We need to raise our consciousness from survival to thriving. ...
Articles Demented Love by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. This Mother’s Day, take a moment and appreciate all the Mothers, especially those who are experiencing the effects of dementia.... For The First Time by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. By allowing myself to be open and having a desire to feel my inner child grief, with help of the group I was able to transform my unconscious grief into joy... Unfortunate Events by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. What do you consider a really unfortunate event? An unfortunate event is when we lose and compromise our soul.... Emotional By-Pass by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. There are at least two ways to avoid ownership of our feelings... Healing Crises by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. . It is important to be aware of where we are in our healing (physically, emotionally) process. Sometimes the return of “old” symptoms may be an indication of our healing and needs to be celebrated ... Shame of Being by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Intellectually, we may know that we should not care what other people think about our thoughts, careers or how we express ourselves. However, we may not understand this emotionally! ... Listen? by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Take an inventory of those people who you listen to. Are you listening based on the Chinese definition? ... Will You? by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Although the sources of help may be different for each of us, the request of the call is the same... Balcony people by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Take inventory of the characteristics of the people you adore who have been there for you.... Are You Ready? by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Are you ready to walk into the unknown?
Are you ready to let go of control?
... Size Matters! by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Pay attention to how easily we allow agitation into our life and how rigidly we allow receiving small joys in our life... Little Red Bag by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. One meaning of prison is “place of confinement”. Can the confinement be just physical? Of course not!! ... Undeveloped Talents by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. I always believed that I was not talented until I started painting at the age of fifty.... Change of Consciousness by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Have you ever experienced a change of your consciousness? What did you experience and what did you feel?... Volcano Within Me by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Take time, meditate, feel and listen to your soul’s desire which is a constant reminder to what you are set to be and experience in this life time.... Song Bird by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. If we do not heal our past traumas, we will not be whole, and we may not experience that part of us who is joyful and vibrant. ... The Door Has Opened by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. The more we proactively welcome feeling our emotions the less we will be forced to feel them in events in our life. ... Compulsion to Help by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Do you help others fix up their house while your own house needs fixing?... Being Enthusiastic by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. We are born to be enthusiastic. Enthusiasm changes our body chemistry and enhances our connection with the Universe... Anticipate or Participate? by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Are you always experiencing your life with the distractions of the past and future? ... Too Proud to Receive by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Perhaps you think you are too good or not good enough to receive and only should give.
... Accept Me: I’ll Fix You by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. What if the people we think we are helping think that they are unique the way they are? Do you still attempt to help them by trying to change them?... Our Necessities by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. Think of the words “happy”, “successful”, “fulfilled” and “healthy”. What images come to you? What do you need to buy or have? ... Our Relationship with Money by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. You may think I am evil! ... Importance of Our Words by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D. We need to raise our consciousness from survival to thriving. ...
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