Emotional flooding is a form of psychotherapy that involves attacking the unconscious and/or subconscious mind to release repressed feelings and fears. Many of the techniques used in modern emotional flooding practice have roots in history, some tracing as far back as early tribal societies. I suspect...
In my journal I stumbled upon a mind exercise I created out of my neurotic frustration with not moving faster in my multi-faceted career. It is called the “Impossible to Possible Exercise.” I now use it as part of my private coaching sessions to spur...
What cannot be empirically proven but can have enormous positive effects. Hypnosis. What is Hypnosis? Here is where it all gets a bit murky. Give me a dozen hypnotists, including myself, and you will get at least a dozen definitions. ...
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” - Dolly Parton One of the first questions I have asked thousands of private coaching clients and workshop attendees is, “Is there anyone here, who as of now has...
“Fear makes us stupid!” -James Mapes The dictionary defines ‘idiot’ as a stupid person. While the word is not socially acceptable, it serves a purpose here. Fear and uncertainty are not your friends. When we are fearful, we catastrophize. Without knowing it, we make a lot of...
Here are ways to help embrace this new normal, as both parents and individuals, and manage the anxiety that comes with it: Turn off the news and disconnect from social media for as long as you need and as long as you can — certainly before...
“The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.” -Keanu Reeves, actor My suitcase disappeared on one of my trips recently. It just failed to show up. I stood there in the baggage claim area stupidly watching everybody else’s luggage before I...
LEARNING CAN BE A LIFETIME PROCESS ONLY WHEN THE CIRCLE OF LEARNING IS IN CONTINUOUS MOTION. Kids are fascinated with asking questions, but the question stage is supposed to be part of a process, not an end in itself. Children often get stuck in the question...
Study, learn, but guard the original naivete´. It has to be within you, as desire for drink is within the drunkard or love is within the lover. —HENRI MATISSE, French painter I have always thought that my formal education was a bust. I disliked most of my classes,...
“Quantum Leap Thinking” EXPLAINED Quantum leap: any sudden change or advance in program policy. —Webster’s Dictionary of the English Language Red phosphorus and potassium chlorate are stable chemicals when kept in isolation, but when they are mixed together and shaken, they explode. There is undeniable energy and a...