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    Questions for today's webinar with Alan about the new free program

    I was doing better and some pressure appeared. How do I get back on track quickly?
    Post by: hsbarry, Aug 19, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 21: Paving Your Own Path

    I had an epiphany today. I decided that I am going to start treating myself like a dog because I actually treat myself worse than a dog. Let me...
    Post by: hsbarry, Aug 4, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 21: Paving Your Own Path

    Alan, Thanks so much for this program. Right now, I am focusing on somatic tracking, cognitive soothing and embracing JOY. I gave myself a big...
    Post by: hsbarry, Aug 3, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 20: Embracing Joy

    I really enjoyed this thread, "Ah, is this not happiness" I tried that making scrambled eggs this morning-such pretty shades of yellow and all the...
    Post by: hsbarry, Aug 3, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 20: Embracing Joy

    Exactly. I understand this. I believe we have a joy deficit and I think, perhaps, we need a lot more joy than average.
    Post by: hsbarry, Aug 3, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 20: Embracing Joy

    I appreciated the story of the monks. I decided if they could do that, I could try it on my first "battle" of the day which is getting everyone...
    Post by: hsbarry, Aug 3, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 20: Embracing Joy

    All day long after reading this, I kept thinking of that song from Peanuts..."happiness is two kinds of ice cream, finding your skate key, telling...
    Post by: hsbarry, Aug 3, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 20: Embracing Joy

    Sometimes when I look for something joyful like a beautiful cardinal sitting in a tree, I end up tearful rather than smiling. Kind of like...
    Post by: hsbarry, Aug 2, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 16: Emotional Repression

    I, too, could relate to that anger. Expressing anger to a spouse can be difficult. Sometimes I write the anger down and rip it to shreds. I do...
    Post by: hsbarry, Jul 29, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 16: Emotional Repression

    I was just wondering why journaling is such a big part of many mind body programs but not this one so far. I have done some journaling and learned...
    Post by: hsbarry, Jul 29, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 16: Emotional Repression

    Somatic tracking helps me discover my emotions. I cannot name the emotion as I do this. I do feel sensations and can describe them. Do I have to...
    Post by: hsbarry, Jul 29, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 12: Cognitive Soothing

    I agree. My daughter is 13. I want her to understand these concepts. I don't want her to be as old as me and not know these ideas. They aren't...
    Post by: hsbarry, Jul 22, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 10: Somatic Tracking II: Anxiety Strikes Back

    Bless you! This is a tough spot for you. I hope others will reply, but I would say if you're feeling anxious about a procedure to just STOP....
    Post by: hsbarry, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 10: Somatic Tracking II: Anxiety Strikes Back

    Thanks so much for telling us that we have a talent. Boy, I have never thought of all this pain as a special talent. While practicing, I...
    Post by: hsbarry, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum
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    New Program Day 9: Somatic Tracking

    I am checking in with myself. I wish it felt like Pooh's paw. It feels cruddy-a brick in my abdomen. How long should I pay attention? I have spent...
    Post by: hsbarry, Jul 20, 2017 in forum: General Discussion Subforum