The Three Principles. “Authentic happiness is always independent of external conditions.” –Epictetus, from “The Art of Living.” Mr. Sydney Banks, a 9th-grade educated welder from Scotland, first "discovered" the Three Principles in 1973, when he experienced a life-changing insight, or awakening. His simple message to the world—which he delivered tirelessly and selflessly until his passing on Memorial Day of 2009—was that we all have access to mental health, to spiritual wisdom.
Click here for Mr. Sydney Banks' Principles, upon which our work is based, are simple words with simple definitions, yet their implications for humanity are limitless and profound. Mind: The formless energy and intelligence of all Life. Consciousness: The ability to be aware of reality and of how reality is created for each of us. Thought: The ability to create images and form ideas. These Three Principles work in unison from the inside-out, creating each and every person’s reality.
About Sydney Banks. Philosopher and author Sydney Banks has found something so profound that it is dramatically impacting our world. Psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, teachers, police officers, and countless other individuals are experiencing powerful insights and beautiful changes in their lives, simply from reading or hearing his words. As a result, these professionals, as well as lay people worldwide, have been able to help those struggling with some of society's worst problems; guiding them towards self-reliance and peace of mind.
Thousands of people, including many in jails, prisons and drug rehabilitation programs, are finding new hope, happiness and success. Noted psychologist, Dr. Keith Blevens, put this into an historic perspective when he wrote: William James, widely regarded as the father of psychology and its greatest writer and thinker, published his seminal work, The Principles of Psychology, in 1890. Mr. Sydney Banks' books, DVD's & CD's have never been more significant. Welcome to 3PHD. Discovery of the Three Principles. Lori Carpenos & Associates. Building a Foundation for Lasting Loving Relationships Every relationship begins with you… and that relationship is based upon the way you think. We each create our own reality. You can think, “I’m in love,” or you can think, “I’m not in love anymore,” you can think, “I’m a great partner,” or you can think, “my partner doesn’t care about me anymore.”
Each will create a different outcome, if you believe it to be true. It is all thought. There is a level of thinking that will bring you to a higher, wiser, more resilient state of mind, which helps bring people together and feel more connected to each other. Simply understanding how thought actually works, will help you uncover more creativity, receptivity, relationship harmony, and love.
Come for couples therapy, leave with a happier life. “Just like the clay of the sculpture, thought is not reality. The Missing Link, (page 8) Sydney Banks > To learn more about relationships. Welcome to the Three Principles Foundation.