Wednesday, September 20, 2006

The Three Most Dangerous words

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Creating the Life
Volume 7 no. 6
This monthly newsletter is written by
Ali Bierman
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Ali Bierman
Well-Being Educator
Helping people clear their blocks to full living

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1. Introduction
2. Philosophy
3. Lesson
4. Choice
5. Words

1. Introduction

The three most dangerous words in the English language. Not what you think.

2. Philosophy

In each moment you are either growing or dying, There is no such thing as homeostasis. You are either paying a price to move forward toward your goals in health, happiness, finances, relationships, etc. or you are moving away from them--even if you do nothing at all. Seeming inaction is an action in and of itself. It is the action of “not doing.” And those who live in the seeming state of not doing actually pay the highest price of all because they pay that price for the rest of their lives.

3. Lesson

What could those three dangerous words be? Those words take you out of action and away from new thinking and new action steps.

4. Choice

When you hear your Little Voice speak those three words you can choose to take notice and respond with, “Thank you for sharing.” I call those four words my secret weapon, Those four words quiet that Little Voice every time. Realize that Little Voice never goes away. However, I can quiet it. All successful people have that Little Voice and all successful people quiet it.

5. Words

Now you know the what to say when the three words blast into your thoughts or even spill out of your mouth.

Look for a special edition of this ezine tomorrow when I tell you what those three words are. In the meantime, email me at ali@creatingthelife.com with your idea of the three most dangerous words and tell me why you think they are so dangerous to your well being.


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Sunday, September 17, 2006

The Three Most Danergous Words Are...

Creating the Life Special Note

The Three Most Dangerous Words in the English Language are
I KNOW THAT.

When you are in a seminar or with a friend and someone says something and your hear yourself speak those three words stop immediately and use the secret weapon.

Here is why. When you KNOW something you LIVE it. If you are not living it you heard about it. You read about it. You talked about it. But you are not living it.

Your mind, in trying to keep you from changing (trying to protect you) takes you away from new information using those words. Your mind figures if you think and believe you already know something there is NO WAY you will listen a moment longer. Your mind wants you to tune out.

Want to make a difference for yourself in your own life?
Respond every time you hear yourself think or say, “I know that” with the words, ”Thank you for sharing. Now go away.” Stay present to whatever is being said. In all likelihood what is being said is something very important for you to hear.

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

You Will Get What You Ask For


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Creating the Life
Volume 7 no. 4
This monthly newsletter is written by
Ali Bierman
info@CreatingtheLife.com

Ali Bierman
Well-Being Educator
Helping people clear their blocks to full living

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1. Introduction
2. Philosophy
3. Lesson
4. Choice
5. Words

1. Introduction

Be careful what you ask for because you will get it.

2. Philosophy

When we are clear about wanting something in our lives OR about things we do NOT want in our lives--we get it. You may remember that the Universe does not process negative words that come in our requests nor does our subconscious mind that fulfills on our requests. So when we ask for things not to happen the message received is that we want those very things to happen for us.

3. Lesson

In 1996 I was working as a psychotherapist in crisis care. I knew that I wanted to move into a different line of mental health work. I knew that fact and I thought about that fact AND I failed to take action on that deep desire.

Consequently the Universe moved me out of that facility and into a completely different way of working with mental and physical health issues. The method the Universe chose, for full impact so there was NO mistaking the result that I would leave that aspect of counseling, came in a physical attack that left me legally disabled with a brain injury and unable to return to my previous work.

4. Choice

My friends and family were angry about my seeming loss. While I was scared (daily life had become a monumental struggle) wondering whether I would ever recover the life I had once known, I was never angry.

I knew that person had done me a favor in taking me away from a place and work I wanted to leave. I was in for the adventure of my lifetime! Oh, I went on an unexpected journey to places I never dreamed I would visit while I learned to live in my altered mind-body. What an education!

5. Words

I remember telling myself that person had done me a favor. I remember telling myself that if I never got better maybe I was supposed to be an inspiration to others...which is exactly what happened.

Finally I told myself I wanted more in life, that I had to reach more people and I would do whatever it took to get back my life. When my sixteen member-medical team said, "This is as good as it gets. Learn to live with it" I chose to disregard their paradigm and create my own. And so I did get well again.

I am not the person I was before the attack. I am clearly (to myself and to my closest friends) different. And I LOVE the me I have grown to be.

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Listen to Your Own Wisdom

This issue of Creating the Life will take you 177 seconds to read.

Creating the Life
Volume 7 no. 4
This monthly newsletter is written by
Ali Bierman
info@CreatingtheLife.com

Ali Bierman
Well-Being Educator
Helping people clear their blocks to full living

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1. Introduction
2. Philosophy
3. Lesson
4. Choice
5. Words

1. Introduction

People teach what they most want to learn. Well, speaking as a retired La Leche League Leader, former psychotherapist and specialized kinesiologist I can tell you for sure, in the healing realm people teach what they want to know more about so they themselves will benefit.

2. Philosophy

When I was ten I taught a kid how to swim. What is so interesting is I knew the technique to teach it but I myself have never been much of a swimmer (even though I used to do it LOTS).
More to the point, a colleague described a not so mythical service called “Therapist’s Central” as the service that brings the clients who are dealing with what each therapist most wants or needs to learn to make his own life flow. You see, to be useful the therapist must stay a step ahead of the client in dealing with his own stuff in the very same area.

3. Lesson

You have likely heard me say or at least read my words, ”What you don’t know you don’t know is running your life.” Want to know what you don’t know you don’t know?

Simply look at your life. Look at who is in your life and the issues they have. Look at how your life runs each day and where you are on your path to your dream. (Do you still have a dream?)
You don’t have to be a therapist to attract people of like mind...which means people in the same or similar place in life.

4. Choice

When I say teach I do not necessarily mean in the classroom, You see, when your family and friends have the same issues (known or unknown) as you, and they come to you to unload or seek advice, you respond, right?

Now here is the thing, whatever you tell that person—listen for yourself. The words you speak as an advisor are also for your own ears, own heart and own soul. Yes, you are speaking what you most want to know. Only you had no idea you wanted to know it because it was out of your awareness, i.e., what you did not know you did not know.

5. Words

So pay attention to what you say out loud. Notice the words you choose to use for your friend or family member. Follow the advice you share, It didn’t come from nowhere. Your wisdom came from a deep place inside where you answers lie.

See? And you thought you were being a good friend. Well, you are being a good friend—to the other person and to yourself.

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