Theresa Puskar - 8 Ways to Declutter Your Brain

8 WAYS TO DeClutter YOUR BRAIN

8 WAYS TO DeClutter YOUR BRAIN

Theresa Puskar

Published 2020 by Gildan Media LLC

aka G&D Media

www.GandDmedia.com

8 WAYS TO DECLUTTER YOUR BRAIN. Copyright 2020 by Theresa Puskar. All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be used, reproduced or transmitted in any manner whatsoever, by any means (electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained within. Although every precaution has been taken, the author and publisher assume no liability for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

Front cover design by David Rheinhardt of Pyrographx

Interior design by Meghan Day Healey of Story Horse, LLC

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available upon request

ISBN: 978-1-7225-0266-9

eISBN: 978-1-7225-2360-2

10987654321

Contents

Acknowledgments

There are many people who helped to make this book possible.

My darling daughter, Bernadette, who brings such light and love into my life. Thank you for being you and especially for your design insights and suggestions.

My dear friend Susan Pluto, who, above and beyond providing me huge emotional support, was also my second set of eyes. Your editing prowess saved me, girlfriend!

My thoughtful wasband (ex-husband), Paul, for being my third set of eyes. Your candor and insights on the contents of this book have been wonderfully astute!

My Oneness family both in Chicago and in India.

My three Score marketeers, Chuck, Bruce and Gerry. You have lifted my spirits when I most needed it. You gave outstanding advice, but more than that, you gave me hope when I was feeling down.

My sweet friend, Rebecca. You are such an inspiration as a mother, as a writer, and as a dear friend.

Mary Anne Carswell, my first extraordinary therapist many decades ago in Toronto.

My parents, Gerri and Paul, and my three sisters, Laura, Kathy and Carolyn and the rest of my wonderful family back home in Canada.

I am so grateful that you are in my life. I truly am blessed.

In this book, I have mentioned many other individuals who have supported me on my journey towards self-acceptance and higher consciousness. You are my human angels, and I deeply appreciate you: Sri Amma Bhagavan; Dr. David Hawkins; Malcolm Gladwell; Jackie Mellen; Frank Mallinder; Thomas Leonard; Sonia Choquette; Wayne Dyer; Marianne Williamson; Louise Hay; Duane and Catherine OKane; Debbie Ford; Byron Katie; Eckhardt Tolle; Luanne Oakes; Jarod Kintz; Shannon Alder; Omari Martin; Christiane Northrup, MD; Esther Hicks; Bharat Kilra; Kasia Suzmali; Sheila Zangar; Theresa Cordova; Ron Roth; Oprah Winfrey

Many thanks to each and every one of you.

My mission with this book is to awaken you to the realization that you have been choosing fear and that you can reroute your personal journey from fear to love, experiencing greater synchronicity, ease, and joy in your life.

Foreword

How do you handle a nightmare?

2019 was the worst year of my life. Death. Divorce. Illness. Sadness. Anguish. It piled up to such an extent that I wanted to exit life, stage left. But then a family member attempted suicide, and I felt the harrowing impact of his decision. I knew the only way out of my year-long predicament was through it.

Its now 2020 and life still rocks my boat, only now I have more tools to handle the queasiness. Many of those tools are right in this book.

Learning how to declutter the mind is probably the most useful skill you can acquire to have a happy, successful life. After all, whether you believe you are failing, or succeeding, is all only a difference of a thought. It all happens in your mind. Its all under your inner control.

This book will help you handle life, no matter what gets thrown at you or attracted to you. I personally know Theresa and endorse her and her work. Shes walked on the hot coals of life and shes transcended the mediocracy of the mundane. Shes learned how to declutter the mind, and now she wants to share this wisdom with you.

How do you handle the nightmares of life?

By awakening.

This book reveals how.

Turn the pages and Expect Miracles.

Dr Joe Vitale

Author of too many books to list here

www.MrFire.com

Prologue

An Accidental Awakening?

Oh, God. No! Foot slamming against an unresponsive brake pedal. Slamming again, and again. Slipping, sliding, rolling, fallingno way to control. Terror blasts through every cell of my being. I feel helpless. I am helpless!

Time seemed to stand still as I hurled through the air in my speeding cara real-life roller coaster gone awry. A puny, crap box of failed safety ratings, sliding out of control on merciless black iceflying through the air, rolling along the grassy median, again and again, and ultimately tearing into my skin during a full-throttle Canadian blizzard. Out of control. Dear God, help!Ive lost control. Then darkness.

Forty minutes later, when I regained consciousness, I felt deeply, very deeply. The first thing I did was mutter the name Kevin. I experienced his love in a profound way. It was palpable and comforting. I later discovered that he was the paramedic who tended to me in the ambulance. His compassion was deep and real, and I will never forget it. It consoled and reassured me as I struggled to return to consciousness.

Soon after arriving in the ER, I was overcome with extreme pain as I felt the hard, cold stretcher press against my aching back. I felt slight relief when the thoughtful attendants continuously placed and replaced heated blankets over my shocked, shake-and-bake body for what seemed to be hours.

I remember the attending doctor. He was deliciously handsome, and I felt butterflies in my turbulent and traumatized stomach as he diagnosed my condition. He asked me if I knew what day it was. I couldnt recall, but before I fully realized my whereabouts, I uttered, Im pregnant. I think Im pregnant. Please dont give me any drugs.

He responded, Do you know what day it is?

I had no idea.

Do you know how pregnant you are?

Three months. I think Im about three months along.

Soon after his preliminary examination, I remember saying, Please call my mother. He asked me if I remembered her phone number, and I recited the number without hesitation. Despite the multitude of bandages that were wrapped around my bloodied head, with my quick response, he knew that I was not suffering severe brain damage. Several caregivers examined my face and head, and I could sense their concern. I assumed that I had survived a massive, ugly injury to my face. I had imagined it as scarred and deformed.

Throughout this ordeal, I was having a constant inner dialogue with my creator. I remember thinking, Hey, God. If Im deformed, so be it. Ive been an actress for over twenty years, when my looks were so important. But Im going to be a mother now, and if this child survives this, I dont need a pretty face. Ill be just fine.

ER Doctor Delish eventually called my mother, and after I spoke with her, he informed me that his hospital did not have the resources to properly tend to my condition. Soon after, another ambulance whisked me away to a larger hospital. For several hours, I was in a heightened state of alertness. I remember every detail in vivid, vibrant color. I could feel the love and concern of those who cared for me in a very deep way. It was as if I were seeing with their hearts. My eyes were closed, and my head bandaged, but when I heard footsteps, I could recognize who was approaching by the sound and speed of their pace. Thats Mom Hi, husband Dad, thats you, isnt it?