March 07, 2010
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Table of Contents
1 - A Note from Val - The Tricky Guy2 - Featured Article - Can Your Mind Get Tricked?
3- Special Events
4- Additional Resources
Where's the "Tricky Guy?"
As I was walking one of my little boys up to the reading room last week, he very seriously asked me in a concerned voice, "Where's the tricky guy?"I really didn't have a clue what he was talking about, but after asking him a few questions he said, "You know, the tricky guy, he comes and steals your stuff!"
Oh, now I understood. He was talking about the leprechaun that visits the kindergarten rooms on St. Patrick's Day, taking a few choice items from students and teachers as he passes through.
Can Your Mind Get Tricked?
Well, it seems that we too wonder about the "tricky guy" who comes and steals our goals and intentions, no matter how firmly we resolve to carry them through.We label this tricky guy by a variety of terms - lazy, lacking will power, self-sabotage. Actually none of that is true. The subconscious mind is blamed for sabotage, but that isn't really true either. Yes, the subconscious is what veers us off-track, but unlike our leprechaun friend, it isn't playing jokes or being mischievous.
The subconscious mind is a faithful servant. It's job is to execute the programs installed from early childhood to the present. It's purpose is to keep us safe. One way it does this is to help us create a reality that matches our core beliefs.
The SCM doesn't make decisions any more than your computer does. If you believe that you are unworthy, a failure or destined to have heart disease like your other relatives, your SCM will tirelessly work to see that those beliefs are echoed in your reality. That's why, often within a few weeks, goals you willpowered to manifest eventually give way to the same old habits.
It's popular to dub this problem "self-sabotage", but that's really not the case. It is a matter of your conscious mind (which has 5-10% of the control), trying to overpower the subconscious mind (which has at least 90% of the control). If the subconscious could think, it would probably accuse the conscious mind of being the "tricky guy" that tries to mess with it's programming. But the subconscious can't be tricked. You can't prime it or bully it either.
Thankfully, there are effective techniques that subdue the "gatekeeper" of the subconscious long enough to allow you to go in and install new programming. With techniques like hypnosis, visualization, and energy psychology/meridian tapping techniques such as EFT, old beliefs can be erased and replaced with more desirable ones. Sometimes this happens quickly, other times the "rewriting" takes some time.
That's why I get so excited about tapping. Sure it's a process, and it takes a while to change layers of limiting negative thoughts and beliefs, but it's well worth it. When your subconscious and your conscious desires become aligned, you'll feel better and realize your goals with more ease.
If you attended the Tapping World Summit and tapped along for a variety of issues, you've probably noticed some shifts already. I'd love to hear about them!
Children respond very well to tapping as they are less attached to their negative emotions and limiting beliefs. Watch an inspiring short video about how EFT tapping helps children hospitalized with cancer.
Special Events
The free 2010 Tapping World Summit ended last week. It was awesome and I took tons of notes! If you missed it, you still have time to purchase the packages including downloads, CDs, transcripts, workbook and bonuses. Doors close on March 12th so don't delay!Also, for purchases made this week, the Ortners are donating all the proceeds to buy Tappy Bears for hospitalized children with cancer.
Additional Resources
To read more about the subconscious mind and how to use manifesting tools to move forward with your goals, visit the Mind Body Connection Primer.Also, I'll be making a few changes to the first page of the members area. Instead of FriendConnect, everyone can leave comments or participate in the polls without having to sign up. I would really appreciate your feedback so the area can better meet your needs. Password: members
Until next time - be on your watch for "the tricky guy". Don't let him rob you of health, wellness or your dreams.
Val Silver
Heart-Centered Wellness
http://www.holistic-mindbody-healing.com