Doing research on this and working to see how useful it might be.
Transforming Your Self: Becoming Who You Want to Be https://www.amazon.com/dp/0911226435/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lSEuCbQ7SDDKN
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I am working on adding some NLP processes to my daily practice of listening to two Superchargers, doing Wim Hof breathing and microcosmic orbit, and carrying out various magickal rituals. Also implementing tdcs, light and sound and ces.
I have pretty much reduced my time watching television and pointless youtube videos to zero. I continue to watch youtube videos that help me learn things that are related to my goals.
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Can you help explain what TDCS and CES are? Also what is Microcosmic Orbit? Thank you for your time.
I made a thread here on TDCS. Look at that and all will be revealed.
CES is cranial electro stim.
The Microcosmic Orbit is from qigong.
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Wondering if you are familiar with Michael Winn’s Primordial Qigong? A guy who labels himself a spiritual counselor recommended it at my gym, and I’ve been doing it since September, but I wonder how other more experienced QiGong practitioners recommend? I also have a little bit of experience with Bruce Frantzis’ Dragon and Tiger and Qigong but didn’t notice much benefit.
I am familiar with Winn but not his protocol. I have read a bit of Frantzis.
I am most familar with Glenn Morris and Gary Clyman.
Path Notes of an American Ninja Master, despite the dumb title, is a great book.
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Path Notes of an American Ninja Master https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556431570/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CEHuCbM67AGH3
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01-30-19 @ 8:35 PM;
I’m very familiar with Win Hof’s methods, just in the first three days on level one and I was able to hold my breath for almost 3 minutes straight without any struggles.
This is Self-Concept model, right? Yes, tried it. Found to be a not that simple for ordinary people (including me) but ideas are great and can be implemented using other techniques and methods. But as Model itself - brilliant.
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Yes, it is.
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I am delving into this model and really working to determine my core values. I am figuring this will help my work with the subs, too.
Still early but this is becoming a main development tool in the time I spend at night for study, analysis, writing, hypnosis, superchargers and meditation.
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Curious to know, have you continued studying the model?
would love to chat about this in PM
Got ChatGPT to format and structure the transcript.
The focus of this session is transformation, specifically using the model from Steve Andreas’s book, Transforming Yourself. Steve Andreas has been my mentor, and I’ve practiced and taught his concepts extensively. Before diving into the model, let me share a bit about myself and how I came to study this. I’ve been practicing NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) for over six years. My interest began during college, but at the time, I couldn’t afford training programs or find nearby instructors in New Orleans, where I’m from. Fast forward a few years, I was living in Santa Cruz with a failing business and marriage and decided it was time to delve into NLP. Santa Cruz happens to host an NLP institute, and that marked the beginning of my transformation journey.
After starting my training, I saw immediate improvements in my life. With NLP as my mental toolkit and yoga as my physical practice, I began navigating relationships and challenges with more clarity. I immersed myself in NLP, attending workshops and practicing daily, even starting my own practice group. Yet, I hit a plateau until I met Connie Rae Andreas, Steve Andreas’s wife. After attending her workshop, she connected me with Steve, and he became my mentor. This connection was pivotal for me.
Steve recommended his book, Transforming Yourself, and I experienced an overnight transformation. After reading and applying its concepts, I read it again and again, grounding myself in its teachings. Steve eventually encouraged me to teach this model, as he felt it was underutilized, and he trusted my understanding of it.
Before explaining the model, I’ll clarify that I’ll be promoting my online training course at the end of this session. However, my primary goal here is to provide you with valuable, actionable insights about this model. You don’t need prior NLP knowledge to understand or use this model effectively. Steve Andreas’s brilliance lies in simplifying complex concepts without losing depth, and this model exemplifies that.
The Self-Concept Model
When we talk about self-concept, we often use terms like self-image or ego. However, these can be misleading. Self-image implies reliance on visual aspects, but we also define ourselves through sounds, feelings, and experiences. Ego, on the other hand, carries negative connotations. The term self-concept is more fitting, as it encapsulates how we perceive ourselves through a combination of these inputs.
Your self-concept isn’t something fixed or fully objective. It’s a generalization based on your experiences, shaped from birth and constantly evolving. It transcends time and space—you remain you across different locations and stages of life. Your self-concept is built from cumulative experiences, which you categorize and label, creating a belief system about who you are. For example, if you repeatedly hear that you’re creative or mean, those observations might become part of your self-concept over time.
Beliefs and Qualities
Beliefs about yourself are the most powerful generalizations you make. While beliefs about external things can change, your belief in who you are tends to remain constant. This consistency is both the foundation of your identity and a pathway to profound transformation. For instance, if you believe you’re a kind person, that belief will drive your behavior in ways aligned with kindness. Conversely, if you hold beliefs that conflict with your values (e.g., believing you’re cruel when you value kindness), it can harm your self-esteem.
Your identity is essentially a bundle of qualities—both positive and negative—that you’ve accumulated over time. These qualities are derived from specific experiences that reinforce them. For example, if you’ve had multiple experiences of being told you’re smart, you may internalize intelligence as part of your identity. When these qualities align with your core values, you experience higher self-esteem and greater fulfillment.
Transforming Your Self-Concept
To change your self-concept, you must revisit and re-categorize past experiences, aligning them with the qualities and values you wish to embody. This process creates a self-reinforcing system where your behavior naturally reflects your values, boosting confidence and self-esteem. For instance, someone who wants to feel more successful can examine their existing successes, no matter how small, and integrate them into their self-concept. It’s not about achieving something new but recognizing and structuring past achievements in a way that strengthens your identity.
This model is particularly powerful because it works with how the brain naturally categorizes information. By aligning qualities with your values and using reference experiences as evidence, you can make lasting changes to your self-concept. This approach avoids pitfalls like arrogance or narcissism, which stem from a weak sense of self. Instead, it fosters a grounded confidence that allows for growth and resilience.
Practical Application
The practical steps include eliciting your core values, identifying qualities you wish to embody, and mapping past experiences that support these qualities. For example, if you value kindness but don’t see yourself as kind, you can revisit moments of kindness in your life, structure them similarly to a quality you’re certain about, and integrate them into your self-concept.
The model also addresses resistance to change, which often arises from fears or unconscious objections. By acknowledging and integrating these resistances, you can ensure that changes are stable and sustainable.
Final Thoughts
Transformation using this model is both profound and practical. It aligns your self-concept with your values, creating a more fulfilling and confident sense of self. Whether you’re an NLP practitioner, a coach, or simply someone seeking personal growth, this model offers a structured pathway to meaningful change.
If you’re interested in learning more, I’m offering an online course where you’ll not only master this model but also receive mentorship to apply it effectively. Feel free to reach out with any questions or join the program if it resonates with you. Thank you for your time, and I hope this information inspires you to explore the potential of transforming your self-concept.