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Ahhhhh, I pretty much enjoyed my holidays this year. I’m not the world’s biggest Christmas fan. So that is saying something eh :) Had a nice quiet Xmas Eve dinner with Jim and our friend Ghislaine. And then had plenty of lazy slow days - sleeping in late, going to the gym for leisurely workouts (the steam afterwards is the best) and doing some personal visioning and reflection work. I did my own mini SHIFT-IT Retreat (used the same pdf and map tools that I gave access to all of you in last month’s issue). Thinking about my past year (all in all an excellent one) and the current crossroads I stand on --- and imagining how I want next year to go (as it fits into my overall trajectory). Things are manifesting nicely on many fronts. Last issue I ‘came out of the closet’ a bit more about some of my metaphysical pursuits (my reading with Theo). Was a fascinating experience. They nailed my life purpose and certain dilemmas I’m facing, so much so that I quickly booked another call to answer a few more questions. I’m not a big advocate of looking outside of oneself for answers, however it was useful to get some insights on my life from my soul’s perspective. I have many years of very grounded experience in strategic planning and visioning with corporations, government and not-for-profit. So I can tell you all about the regular, ‘straight’ theories of change management and organizational development, etc. However, those approaches only take groups and individuals so far, at least in my experience. There is a lot more going on at the ‘energy’ and ‘emotional alignment’ end of things that just gets left out of most change programs. So that has been what I’ve been studying and exploring in my ‘off time' for years now – and what is insistently pushing itself to the surface in my work more and more. As its January, and this is the typical time of year that us coach types dispense advice about setting goals and resolutions … I thought I’d do something a bit different and give you my top recommendations on more ‘alternative’ or ‘frontier’ approaches to change work. There are some fascinating methods being employed to assist people in changing their lives. Its where regular ol’ boring change management meets the world of personal growth, spiritual development and meta-physics. As per always … go for what you are attracted to and discard the rest (your own inner guidance system knows what is best for you!). Enjoy! See you next month, Christina Merkley,
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So, to spice things up a bit, I’m going to share some of what I feel are the very best ‘frontier’ tools out there right now (frontier as in alternative/cutting edge … or bleeding edge according to some folks). Tools that can be used to kick off your New Year’s with a bang ,or better yet, used consistently throughout the year for steady and accelerating results. First, a few thoughts about the change process in general: Change Is Not a One Shot Deal: Change is Challenging Yet Possible: Being Positive is Key (and LOA understanding is a must!): You don’t have to immediately become an annoying Pollyanna. However, it is going to behoove you to reach for better feeling thoughts (as an individual and/or as a member of a group). If you’ve learned negative, pessimistic or depressing habits of thought from family, societal, organizational and other cultural systems – there is something you can do about it. Learning to think a different way is going to really serve you and change your circumstances.
Meditation and Quieting Your Mind Is a Good Backup:
My top recommendations are Bill Harris’ Holosync program (I’ve been using it for three years) and integral guru Ken Wilber’s Integral Life Practice Starter Kit. Also, pharmacologist Candice Pert covers some really interesting ground about the brain chemistry of emotions in her new audio program, To Feel Go(o)d: The Science & Spirit of Bliss. Work with Your Sub-Personalities:
Are sub-personalities true? I really don’t know. I just know that doing sub-personality work often makes people feel better (if they are open to it). I’ve been trained in the method and really enjoy it (my SHIFT-IT Process has a sub-personality activity in it called Inner Alignment). Other sub-personality work that I recommend: Voice Dialogue (Hal & Sidra Stone’s work), Orin’s Guided Meditations (the spiritual ‘lightbody” work of Sanaya Roman) and Theo’s Soul Integration theories (deep spiritual work along the lines of inner child work (via direct voice medium Sheila Gillette) … the guide that helped Esther Hicks open to her amazing abilities). Start Your Day Off Right – Create Your Day: Have you seen the movie What the Bleep Do We Know? Are you aware of the teacher called Ramtha? Ok, I’m really stepping out into fringe territory here. Ramtha is a controversial figure in ‘frontier thinking’ circles. Another teacher that is channeled, in this case through the psyche and body of J.Z. Knight from Yelm, Washington. Whatever you think of Ramtha (and I haven’t quite decided my own feelings yet) he/she/it has some really fascinating ideas/processes. One of which is the Create Your Day talk – guidance on waking up and taking responsibility for yourself and your life. Experience the Innovation of Graphic Coaching:
And, if you’d like the camaraderie of a group coaching experience, we go through the Kit step-by-step in the 7-week SHIFT-IT Tele-Class Series . A fun telephone coaching group (using both left and right brain practices) that attracts people from all over the world. The next one starts in just a few weeks (January 13th) … to tie into the juicy New Years energy. Make 2008 a Breakthrough Year: © 2008 Christina L. Merkley WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this blurb with it: Christina Merkley, "The SHIFT-IT Coach" and creator of the SHIFT-IT Method® is a Visioning and Strategic Planning Expert specializing in Graphic Facilitation and Law of Attraction techniques. Based in charming Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, she works deeply with individuals, partners and groups in defining and getting what they really, really want. For more information visit: www.shift-it-coach.com
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