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Thinking at the Edge in the New Year - First steps (Online)January 20th, 27th, February 3rd & 10thIn this short course, ...
05/12/2023

Thinking at the Edge in the New Year - First steps (Online)
January 20th, 27th, February 3rd & 10th
In this short course, we will explore the first 6 or 7 steps of the process. The purpose of the first stage of TAE (Steps 1 - 5) is to facilitate speaking from the felt sense. Then you find examples of when what you are tracking actually happened. This anchors your knowing into real life, based on your experience.
An adventure in thinking, Focusing, self-exploration and questioning.

In this short online course, we will explore the first 6 or 7 steps of the TAE process. An adventure in thinking. Challenging, demanding and very enjoyable... January 20th, 27th, February 3rd, 10th (Saturday mornings 10am - 1pm )

How can you help yourself to stay awake and not get too relaxed?I suggest that you continue to articulate what you are e...
21/04/2023

How can you help yourself to stay awake and not get too relaxed?
I suggest that you continue to articulate what you are experiencing.
You can say what is happening in your current life situation; any thoughts and feelings that are connected with it, and any body sensations that you are aware of.
The more you say, the more there is to notice and to pay attention to.
It’s important to pause periodically and to notice what more is coming into your awareness.

A Focuser says they nearly fell asleep in their session. What causes that and what can you do about it when that happens?

Focusing is counter-cultural, in that it values what is unclear and not yet known.In our culture, we are used to having ...
27/02/2023

Focusing is counter-cultural, in that it values what is unclear and not yet known.
In our culture, we are used to having to come up with immediate answers to questions. It’s not usual to say, ‘I don’t know.’ The questioner may want more of an explanation.
I remember this as a child. My mother would become impatient and say, ‘Come on; you must know. Just say it.’
Sometimes we don’t have the words yet, just a vague, inarticulate sense. The words need time to emerge.
I have seen this happen often in meetings. Perhaps someone in the group has been silent during the whole meeting, and then quietly ventures a small contribution. All eyes turn to that person, wanting more.
Perhaps the person feels like the spotlight is on them, and words fail them. They cannot yet articulate what they want to say. If they feel pressure, that may clam up and say no more.
If they sense the group is willing to wait, they can settle, and let the words come slowly and naturally from their felt sense...

I recently took part in a conversation with European colleagues where we explored why Focusing is not widely known yet.

At first, when you are new to Focusing, it can feel like an act of faith; being told that there is something there in yo...
27/02/2023

At first, when you are new to Focusing, it can feel like an act of faith; being told that there is something there in your body, that contains living wisdom that you can’t feel yet.
It comes, if you are patient and wait. Gradually, through many Focusing sessions, you discover there is indeed an inner reference point, an inner compass, that you can trust and rely upon...

Focusing and felt-sensing is subtle and complex. There may be multiple felt-senses. If you focus in on one, you may be missing out on others and getting an incomplete picture.

I want to validate and affirm that it’s perfectly fine to be in your head. What makes a difference is your relationship ...
27/02/2023

I want to validate and affirm that it’s perfectly fine to be in your head.
What makes a difference is your relationship with what is coming in your head and your thoughts.
Are you being open and curious, or are you criticising and judging what comes?

How to handle it when we get stuck in our head and thinking, when practising Focusing?

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