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Mind Over Matter, August 14 2012 -- Healing From The Inside Out
August 14, 2012

Healing From The Inside Out

Inspiration, Tools and Techniques for Living a Joyful Life, Now

  • Holographic Universe: Waking Up In the Dream.

  • A Quick Tapping Tutorial. Learn the basic technique.

  • Bipolar Recovery Coaching: Master Your Energy.

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    We Are the Dreamers of Our Dream of Life

    “I am Spirit,

    I am Truth, I am Love Divine,

    This Body-Mind a Dream of Mine”

    -Yogiraj Satgurunath Siddhanath


    Lesson #1: You are Dreaming.

    Lesson #2: You will forget that you are dreaming.

    Lesson #3: It will become a nightmare.

    Lesson #4: You will remember it's a dream and you are okay.

    Lesson #5: It will become a Lucid Dream and Synchronicity will happen frequently. You will master your fear, and it will become an exhilarating and glorious dream.

    Lesson #6: You will get tired of playing with dreams, and will finally wake up...



    From the book, I AM THAT:

    "You are the light only...

    If I am light only, how did I come to forget it?

    You have not forgotten. It is in the picture on the screen that you forget and then remember. You never cease to be a man because you dream to be a tiger. Similarly you are pure light appearing as a picture on the screen and also becoming one with it.

    Since all happens, why should I worry?

    Exactly. Freedom is freedom from worry. Having realised that you cannot influence the results, pay no attention to your desires and fears. Let them come and go. Don't give them the nourishment of interest and attention.

    If I turn my attention from what happens, what am I to live by?

    Again it is like asking: 'What shall I do, if I stop dreaming?' Stop and see. You need not be anxious: 'What next?' There is always the next. Life does not begin nor, end: immovable -- it moves, momentary -- it lasts. Light can not be exhausted even if innumerable pictures are projected by it. So does life fill every shape to the brim and return to its source, when the shape breaks down...

    -Nisargadatta Maharaj

    "Nothing Real can be threatened. Nothing Un-Real exists. Herein Lies the Peace of God."

    -A Course In Miracles


    A Quick-Start Tapping Tutorial


    Tapping remains my favorite self-help and therapy technique for almost everything. Jump in and give it a try.

    I: The Set-Up Phrase

    (This is the first part of the technique – before tapping the 8 points).

    While tapping steadily with the finger tips of index and middle finger, on the outside edge of the hand, midway along the blade of either hand (the “karate chop point”) – say this affirmation phrase out loud, with conviction:

    Even though I have this (symptom), I deeply, and completely love and accept myself.”

    Repeat this phrase 3 times (and you can change it as you feel), like so: 

    Even though I have this (symptom) , I deeply and profoundly accept myself.” 

    Even though I have this (symptom) , I choose to love and accept myself anyway.”

    “Even though I have this (symptom), I accept all my feelings.”

    Doing this set up phrase first is extremely important! You can get creative and spontaneous with your set-up phrase, but the basic elements must be there:

    “Even though I have this symptom -- I Accept Myself.”

    II: Tapping the Points using the Reminder Phrase:

    Tapping (an average of 7 taps) on each point illustrated in the diagram above, repeat a reminder phrase to keep the issue conscious in your mind as you go. (The following phrases are just my suggestion – you can use what occurs to you spontaneously):

    For this example, lets say the target symptom is sadness and tearfulness:

    • Eye Brow: “I feel sad” 
    • Corner of Eye: “sadness in my heart” 
    • Under Eye: “this feeling of sadness in my heart” 
    • Under Nose: “I can't stop crying” 
    • Chin: “deep sadness” 
    • Collar Bone: “sadness in my heart” 
    • Under Arm: “I feel sad”
    • Crown: “never-ending sadness”

    Now take a deep breath and tune into what you are feeling, if anything. Don't try too hard. Just notice anything that is present in this moment. Notice any changes at all in your energy, mood, thoughts or emotions. Don't be attached to the outcome. Try not to have any expectations. Just notice your present state.

    If you feel any improvement or positive shift at all, however slight, then it is often very useful to repeat the whole sequence again, describing as accurately as possible again, whatever negative feelings/sensations or thoughts are still present. Keep repeating until you reach a level of peace and contentment.

    More on Being and Mindfulness



    Two of the best ways of learning to live in the Here and Now - and realize a more joyful state of inner peace, are Tapping, and Meditation.

    I usually prefer to tap first, to remove any negative emotion or runaway thoughts that are burdening the mind and body. Then once this is done - which might only require five minutes of tapping - meditation is much easier.

    It might otherwise take up most of your meditation time, just to muddle through the mental-emotional junk in the mind. By tapping first, it tends to be much easier to quickly go into a state of relaxation, inner concentration and self-awareness.

    With regular practice, these practices cannot fail to produce very positive results for your peace of mind, for your relationships and for your life.


    “If we could make the paradigm shift by seeing ourselves as a soul, and not thinking of ourselves as the body and the mind, this would change the world. We could bring about a harmony, and therefore, bring about the paradigm shift. It would lead us to a Shangri-La, a utopia, the happiness of an ideal society for this world.”

    - Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath

    You always have the ability to go within and to surrender to your own Higher Self - your eternal and ever present Consciousness. Here is the source of your true happiness, bliss and contentment. That which you seek in the world is already here, within you Now.

    Try my guided meditation here and now. Just make yourself comfortable, stop what you're doing and take a 15 minute break to feed your soul:


    click for meditation

    "When desires trouble the mind, always remind yourself of this truth: 'When ecstasy comes, everything goes."
    -Paramahansa Yogananda





    Bipolar Recovery Coaching and Alternative Bipolar Treatments

    Bipolar Recovery Coaching is an individualized program to assist in your recovery from the devastating symptoms of Bipolar Illness.

    "Before starting treatment with Ben, I was at my wits end. My life was disintegrating, and I was very close to driving away the most important people in my life.... Fortunately, in searching for an alternative approach, I found Ben's site. Shortly after starting the steps in his Alternative Bipolar Treatment Plan, I began weekly therapy and EFT coaching sessions with Ben. In the six months since, he has helped me completely change my way of being in the world. I've rediscovered what it means to enjoy my life. My days are once again relatively peaceful, and I no longer live in constant fear of lapsing into another violent episode of mania or depression. There is still work to do, but I now feel confident in my ability to stay on track.

    Whether you are at your wits end because standard treatment is not helping you, or you are newly diagnosed and looking for an alternative approach, do yourself a favor and give Ben a call. I will be forever thankful that I did just that (and for what it's worth, my sessions are remote, as I couldn't find anyone supporting an alternative treatment approach locally - this has not diminished my results one bit!)"

    -Natalie, Bipolar Recovery Coaching Client 2010

    This program is for those who:

    • Have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and don't know what type of treatment plan to follow.
    • Have been taking a cocktail of psychiatric medications and are still experiencing bipolar symptoms and mood episodes.
    • Are tired of the debilitating side effects of psychiatric medications and are seeking natural and complimentary treatments.
    • Reject the idea that Bipolar Disorder is a chronic, life-long illness that will require drugs for the rest of their lives.
    • Are ready to take full control of their lives and their health by learning to live in a disciplined and balanced manner, giving full support to their mind and body.
    • Want to continue using psychiatric meds while also exploring other means of improving your quality of life.
    • Want to try a model of recovery, rather than blindly accepting that traditional approaches are the only way.

      Bipolar Recovery Coaching is an individualized program to suit your unique needs, utilizing a variety of methods, stress-reduction techniques, trauma-release techniques such as EFT/Meridian Tapping, goal setting, mood tracking and more. Most of my coaching clients are not local, and we work together by phone or Skype video calls. Call for details.


      Learn more about Bipolar Recovery Coaching program




      Meridian Tapping: Learn the Basic Technique



      EFT/Meridian Tapping Sessions by Phone (or Skype)

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      A Trauma can be created in a matter of seconds, and with Meridian Tapping/EFT it can heal in the same amount of time. So let go of your ideas about “deeply ingrained trauma,”.... it's much easier to change than you ever thought possible.

      Tapping Into Joy: Meridian Tapping and Mindfulness for Depression


      The basic technique is simple to learn. Coming up with the right words or phrases takes a little more practice. Experiment with it and as they say, "try it on everything." It's the only way to prove to yourself that this is actually a powerful tool worth an absolute fortune.

      By learning to use Meridian Tapping/EFT for yourself and your family, you will be saving yourself from pain, poor health, and even expensive medical treatments, just by activating your body's own natural healing abilities. You will have a tool that can overcome virtually any emotional or mental obstacle to your peace, happiness and success in life. It pays to be persistent!

      Learn the Basic EFT/Meridian Tapping Technique





      Energy Psychology and Meridian Tapping (EFT) Learn more about Meridian Tapping and EFT




      Learn to Meditate: The True Self Is Ever-New Bliss

      Healing The Apparent Self
      Of The Ignorance Of
      The True Self Is The Ultimate
      Essence Of All Healing"

      -Yogiraj Siddhanath

      "The 'here' is everywhere and the now -- always. Go beyond the 'I-am-the-body' idea and you will find that space and time are in you and not you in space and time. Once you have understood this, the main obstacle to realisation is removed."

      -Shri Nisargadatta Maharaj

      Realization is our true nature. It is nothing new to be gained. What is new cannot be eternal. Therefore there is no need to be doubting whether we would gain or lose the self."

      -Sri Ramana Maharshi

      "Learn to be calm and you will always be happy."


      -Paramahansa Yogananda

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      Yogic Breathing Techniques to Supercharge and Balance You


      Learn Pranayama techniques - Bhastrika, Ujjai, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, Surya Bheda and more


      Learn more about yoga and meditation for health, happiness and vitality.








      Stay Tuned for the next Newsletter -

      Don't Give Up!

      Every life challenge is an opportunity to awaken. There is no situation that is hopeless. Something positive, healing and transformative is possible in all circumstances, even when we can't recognize it at the time. Sometimes we forge ourselves out of the fire of suffering and loss, and it isn't until the end that we realize what a beautiful work of art has emerged within. The glory of waking up can't be experienced if you don't first accept that you are asleep.


      May we all find peace. May we all know joy. May we all be liberated from fear, and released from illusions. May we all return to the Truth of our inner Light.



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      Wishing you health and great joy!

      Ben Schwarcz


      Benjamin Schwarcz, MFT is licensed psychotherapist (#mfc35606), meditation teacher, and energy coach with a private practice at 509 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401. He can be reached at 707-326-5566.





      Disclaimer:

      This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. As with any drug, not all supplements are safe for all individuals and there may be risks and contraindications for people with certain conditions. Always consult a professional health care provider before before trying to treat a serious condition on your own.






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