Watching My Process re New Zealand
My time in Christchurch was magical. The people in the Professional Coaching course were awake, committed, open and real. They all knew each other well, being major contributors in one way or another to the More To Life program in their country. All of them had also been participants in the 4-month Coaching Essentials Course... Learn More
The Packing Plight
There seems to be two kinds of people in the world – those who pack a week or more in advance, and those who pack at the last minute. I belong to the latter category, much to the concern of my friends in the former category. But I ask you … How would I know... Learn More
Worrying about your children = Cursing them
In the parenting workshop this last weekend, one of the issues that came up was the tendency of parents to worry about their children – are they being careful enough? are they mature enough to handle their next step? are they heading in the right direction? will they get into drugs? will their new friends... Learn More
Parenting
When Rebecca was about 10 years old, I told her I was going to a course over the weekend. She started to pout. I told her it was a course about parenting. She immediately brightened up and asked if I would tell her all the things I learned. I said I would. I did. I... Learn More
More on the Power of RAS (reticular activating system)
I think it's impossible not to engage the Reticular Activating System. The mind either holds images which are consciously chosen by the creative mind or images which arise, unbidden, from the reactive mind. Either way, the RAS is discarding information that is contrary to the current vision (noise) and feeding information that might be applicable.... Learn More
Visualizing vs Magical Thinking
Visualizing a specific, desired outcome engages the reticular activating system (RAS), which is the automatic mechanism inside your brain that brings relevant information to your attention. It allows background 'noise' to be tuned out, and it snags your awareness regarding possibilities for your goals and visions. Visualizations are open to be tweaked, adjusted to updated... Learn More