Seduced By Logo-What?

In between visits of different sets of grandchildren – the
little boys 5 & 7 and the big boys 10 & 13 – and planning
for our own upcoming vacation followed by more time with the
big boys, I am juggling plans for the fall.

I sometimes wonder how I created this delightful confusion
in my life. The truth is, I volunteered. Part of the problem
is that I am being willingly seduced by the power of a new
tool that appears to help people make remarkably rapid
positive changes in their lives. 

We just completed our first experimental "Logosynthesis
Self-Coaching Study Group" and learned how easily we can
teach interested people to use a few focused sentences to
dissolve their reactions to past, present or anticipated
stressful situations.

Nobody knows how or why this psycho-spiritual energy-
shifting process works but I do want to share what some of
the participants shared with us as they completed the
workshop. I will share just one of my favorites here and
the others at the end of the letter.

"My first experience of it was a demonstration working with
my wife, Barbara, on her tendency to overreact to what she
sees when she’s a passenger in a car. This is something I
had experienced for many years and which seemed to be
getting worse. It happened frequently and involved a
stomping foot or that gasp somebody might make as they
suddenly see the train that’s about to take them out. It
stopped completely after the one five or ten minute process.

Barbara expressed her own amazement for days afterward. She
continues to ride with remarkable equanimity, especially
when you consider that my driving habits haven’t changed."
Woody M.

Many of our participants’ experiences are far less dramatic
but still impressive. It used to take us many sessions with
a client to accomplish similar results.

Now I need to decide how much of my time to devote to
spreading the word about our new tool. I have lots of other
interests, including my agreement to complete the book,"99
Things Women Wish They Knew Before Saying I Do.

I plan to do most of the writing in August. I will let you know 
when I start sharing the process on my Facebook page.

Everything I want to do is important. I can’t do it all at once 
and I bet you can’t either. But I can prioritize and hopefully 
get everything done — and so can you. Starting tomorrow, 
grandchildren are at the top of the list.

 

Today I was interviewed about relationships on two different 
radio shows. I’ll tell you how to access the interviews as soon 
as I know.

We do have another "Logosynthesis Self-Coaching Study Group"
scheduled in Colorado this summer: http://tinyurl.com/65ntwgz 
and you can get more information about the process at 
http://www.Logosynthesis.net.

If you would like help from Jonathan or me to dissolve your
own reactions to stressful situations just call or email to
arrange a coaching appointment. We have been very successful
using the process over the phone and on Skype as well as in
person. 

Have a great summer.

Warmly, 
Laurie

PS If you want to experience a Logosynthesis presentation, invite us to 
speak to speak to any Denver area group about the process. The power 
of the process only occurs when we have the opportunity to demonstrate 
it with volunteers. We have not yet tried a teleclass model but there is 
always a first time. 

PPS Here are some of the other results reported by members of the 
Logosynthesis Study Group.

"[Most powerful] was the work we did regarding my always
background fear that if I speak up on anything I haven’t
studied thoroughly, I risk being judged as a fool or worse.
The process brought forth a prominent image from my
childhood. I can’t imagine a credible way to describe how
easily this memory was scrubbed of its influence in my
present. It’s actually difficult for me to even remember how
powerful it used to be.

Woody M.

"I attended only two Logosynthesis sessions. I was burdened
by negative emotions related to past events. Focusing on the
kernel of emotion that was causing distress, through the 
technique of Logosynthesis released my attachment to the
emotion. Afterwards I felt relief and freedom.
"
Deborah K.

"I thought I could not get rid of old stuck thinking that
easily.
I felt stuck with some issues for years. Now I do
feel an opening and some bravery for some new ideas."
Linda L.

"I did not realize the extent to which much of my energy has
been bound up in my relationship with my late father. The
application of the simple Logosynthesis processes taught by
Jonathan and Laurie have produced immediate results in my
life. I feel much more able and powerful in my daily life,
and am producing demonstrable results, particularly in the
area of my business."
 
Foster B.

"I realize that it’s possible to be less sensitive. This at
least helps me dial back my reactions to my own overload. 
Before Logosynthesis I couldn’t control my eating or my
computer game playing. I didn’t even use the full technique
on this problem
, but just decided that I needed to. I
pictured myself sitting in front of my computer reading and
being with the verses, but was doing something else at the
time and never got around to doing it. This was three or
four weeks ago, and I find that most days I do not play on
the computer too much and I am eating a far more healthy
diet – I’m even cooking." 

Cyndeth A.

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The Secret at work?

Have you ever put a random wish that you thought was off the wall, impossible out into the universe and have it come true? It’s about to happen to me and I’m still scratching my head in amazement.

Let me explain. A few weeks ago I was interviewing a fan of one of my books. I met Rhonda by accident at the “Y” where we have both worked out for years. I don’t remember how I found out that she had my book but I had wanted to interview her for a long time. However the book was out of print, so it wasn’t a priority. But I recently republished I Don’t Need Therapy … But Where Do I Turn for Answers? for the Kindle and other e-readers.

She told me, “I have two copies. I keep one in my purse and use it just like an app for my iPhone — even in the grocery store or while teaching school. I use it often so if I’m having a down day and something has gone wrong with something, I find what I need in this book. It helps me relax.
I really enjoy it because I think there’s a lot in it that you can’t find in other longer books in this area that are filled with jargon. I find this really comforting and to the point. I get a lot of information out of every page. It’s written like I’m really talking to someone.
I really like how it packs so much into such a small space. Who has time to go through a 200 page book in this world? I barely have time to get to the grocery store anymore but I do have time for this because it is so concise and well done.
Because it’s so concise I can just navigate anywhere around the book — anyone could. I could give this to a high-schooler or even a middle-schooler and they could easily use it.
I had had it for about 15 years and I have recommended it to a lot of people. My sister and brother-in-law are reading it right now. I was recently talking about it with some other people and said I think it’s like an application on an iPhone but without the phone.
This really could be an application on a phone if you could just get someone to do it for you."
Rhonda went on to tell me about her favorite part of the book and what a difference learning to ask for what she wants has made in her life.
 
Can you imagine how I felt? I am always thrilled when my work makes a difference in someone’s life but it’s rare that I get to hear about it — especially in such glowing terms. (Hint, hint: if my work is made a difference to you I’ve love to hear about that too.) However, I had no clue about how I could possibly get the book turned into an app. None of the people I asked knew how either.
 
Then the astonishing thing happened! I got an e-mail from www.smashwords.com , publisher of books for e-readers. They said that all of the books on their preferred list, which includes I Don’t Need Therapy … But Where Do I Turn for Answers? are going to be turned into apps. I don’t have to do anything except wait for it to happen!
 
It isn’t really magic even though it feels as if it is. Joe Vitale www.mrfire.com  who appears in The Secret explains in The MISSING Secret,  that thinking about what you want to happen isn’t enough. Taking what he calls right action is necessary. My right action was rereleasing my book on the e-readers at smashwords.com.
 
What right action do you need you need to take right now to make it possible for one of your wishes come true?
 
I don’t know when the app will be ready. Believe me I’ll tell you what I find out. You don’t have to wait though. If you have an e-reader or even an e-reader app on your computer, you can get I Don’t Need Therapy … But Where Do I Turn for Answers? now at either of these links: Kindle; other e-readers
 
Tell me about your right action here in the Comments Section and do let me know how my work has made a difference in your life.

 

 

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What Does Mud Season Have To Do With It?

This week Jonathan and I are kicking back and relaxing at a condo in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This ski resort in "mud season" is very, very quiet and we are loving it. (Mud season is what happens when the snow melts and the skiers go home.)

I’m taking a few minutes to write this to let you know about an interview that’s being published today.

If you are thinking about writing a book or wondering about what goes into publishing a book, you’ll especially enjoy this print (not audio) interview that is featured at http://selfpublishingexperts.com

I dictated the answers to the questions about writing and publishing that Lisa Schultz sent me into my wonderful voice-recognition Dragon software. She posts them on her website for you to see. Since I have written 5 books and only one is independently published, my answers are pretty far ranging.

I have been organizing the responses to my question, "What do you wish you had known before getting married?" for book #6. Some are profound and I am looking forward to organizing and writing 99 Things Women Wish They Knew Before Saying I Do.

We’re enjoying the gorgeous scenery. The most exciting thing we’ve managed to do is visit the rustic and wonderful Strawberry Hot Springs and soaked in 4 different hot pools. Jonathan tried the ice cold one fed by melting snow too. Not me! I like my comfort.

 
Here is the link for the interview again: http://selfpublishingexperts.com. Take a look now.
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