‘In every systematic inquiry (methodos) where there are first principles, or
causes, or elements, knowledge and science result from acquiring knowledge
of these… It is clear, then, that in the science of nature as elsewhere, we should
try first to determine questions about the first principles.’
~ Aristotle
Most people are taught that mental health depends on what happens to them — their past, stress levels, relationships, or circumstances.
But what if real health isn’t something we have to fix, find, or earn?
What if it’s already there — unbroken — beneath the noise of our thinking?
That’s the heart of the Three Principles Understanding.
At its simplest, it points to three universal facts of life that every human being shares:
- Mind — The intelligence and energy behind all life. It’s what makes acorns grow into oak trees, wounds heal, and ideas arise.
- Consciousness — The gift of awareness that allows us to experience life and know that we are alive.
- Thought — The creative force that shapes our moment-to-moment experience of reality.
Together, these principles explain how our inner world creates our outer experience.
We don’t experience life as it is — we experience life as we think it is.
When we understand this, we stop chasing peace of mind in the outside world and start realizing it’s already within us.
From Symptoms to Source
The traditional mental-health system means well — no one enters it to cause harm. But it focuses mainly on managing symptoms: stress, anxiety, trauma, burnout.
What I share points to the source — the misunderstanding about how experience is created. When people see that they are living in the feeling of their thinking (not the world itself), they naturally regain balance, clarity, and well-being — without needing to manage or control their thoughts.
This is not a technique.
It’s a realization.
And once seen, it changes everything.
You Are Not Broken
Every human being already has what they need to experience peace, resilience, and creativity.
We simply get caught in believing our passing thoughts are the truth.
As those thoughts settle, wisdom and common sense naturally surface.
In the Words of Others
“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
— Wayne Dyer
“Thought is not reality; yet it is through thought that our realities are created.”
— Sydney Banks
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.”
— Viktor Frankl
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”
— William James
Where This Understanding Is Making a Difference
The Three Principles have quietly transformed lives and communities around the world — in prisons, schools, healthcare, and organizations. Programs built on this understanding have led to:
- Dramatic drops in violence, truancy, and relapse rates
- Increased resilience, cooperation, and creativity
- Better communication and decision-making
- Less burnout and greater overall well-being
The impact is lasting because it starts from within.
An Invitation to Dialogue
If something in this message resonates, let’s have a conversation — not a session, not therapy — a genuine dialogue.
Sometimes one new insight can change everything.
Reach out [here] to schedule a time to talk.
Other Articles
https://www.psychosisnet.com/3-principles-finding-your-way-home/
Evidence of Impact (link)
Want to learn more?
Please reach out by emailing me (rickruppenthal@gmail.com) or scheduling a time to chat.
What are the Three Principles?
The Three Principles—Mind, Consciousness, and Thought—reveal how our experience of life is created from the inside out…
Rick Ruppenthal | COACHING 