SUCCESS BEYOND BELIEF!
1.15.07

 
© 2006 Brad Yates, C.Ht. www.bradyates.net

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day here in the U.S.  Please
take a moment to consider the courage of this remarkable
individual.  You can find some of his beautiful and powerful
words here: http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.

Be sure to check out the wonderful resources – and the neat videos –
in this month’s “Must-See Links” section!

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In this issue:
 
I. Article: Making It Worse (To Make It Better)
II. News and Information
III. Must-See Links and Stuff
IV. Tapping Transcription: Depriving Myself of Joy
V. Closing Quotation

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I. Article: Making It Worse (To Make It Better)

How about that for an appealing title, huh?

Originally, it was simply “Making It Worse” – but that alone
seemed too questionable for a first-article-of-the-New-Year.  
But stick with me – there’s a method to my madness…

It is not unfamiliar for some of us EFT practitioners to take
issues to the extreme – to go over the top with what a client
is feeling.  This kind of absurdist approach often yields
wonderful results.

This was brought home while I was reading an article by Reid
Wilson, PhD in “The Psychotherapy Networker,” which was
part of a series on living in the present.  Here was a “traditional”
therapist doing the same thing – having clients try to increase
their anxiety or other discomfort, rather than automatically run
from it.

He encourages them to be present to what is going on.

As I have often explained to folks, the unconscious mind has
a reason for everything it does – including feeling discomfort
or blocking our success.  If we really want to clear the source
of the discomfort, it makes sense to “follow the money,” as it
were, rather than trying to get away as quickly as possible.

This was the point behind the “reminder phrase” to begin with,
to keep the disturbing thought in mind for the purpose of clearing
it, rather than simply being distracted from it.

We address the cause of the discomfort even more profoundly
when we say, “Bring it on!”

Dr. Reid finds that by getting his client to be present to their
discomfort, they find ways to relieve it.  Imagine if he tapped
with them at the same time…!

There’s also the idea that maybe the unconscious mind believes
we need to experience a certain amount of discomfort before
relief can occur.  So if we attempt to increase the discomfort,
we get through it quicker.

Of course, the process tend to be so comical that the more we
try to increase the discomfort, the sillier it seems, and the more
rapidly (and pleasantly) we get to the other side.

This discomfort is often thrown at us when we attempt to break
out of our comfort zone.  Our mind wants to “persuade” us to
back off and settle for the status quo.

Like in the morning when we have committed to going to the
gym … and the bed seems way too warm and comfortable to
leave… the mere act of getting out of bed suddenly seems to
threaten us with an intolerable shock to the system.

A similar terrifying transition presents itself when we contemplate
going swimming.  Ever stood at the edge of the water shivering
(with cold…or fear…?), trying to talk yourself into torturing
yourself by diving into a pool – even though the water may be
about the same temperature as the air around you?  

Kids are amazing about this – they just get in. Ah, to be young
and innocent – blessedly ignorant of the fictional concerns that
rob us of joy.

Funny thing is - even if the water is colder, haven’t most of us
had enough experience to know that we adapt within moments?

Same is true with success – we will adapt.  Especially since we
are divinely designed for success to begin with.

So… what if we took seemingly threatening moments like that
and made them worse?

Contemplating the change in environment, what if instead of
trying to ignore it, we played with it…?

“Oh MAN is it going to be cold!  I’m not sure I can survive the
shock…I’ll probably pass out!  My body/mind is simply trying
to protect me from a horrible fate – maybe I need to fully
acknowledge and appreciate the discomfort it is so generously and
lovingly trying to provide me with – to the fullest extent possible!”

Take it to the extreme, and the unconscious is likely to say,
“Oh, c’mon – it isn’t going to be THAT bad, you big baby.”

And freedom occurs.

So… when you are contemplating making a positive change
in your life, and the comfort zone gets challenged…

And the discomfort starts to kick in…

Don’t deny it…

Don’t even resist it…

(Since what you resist persists…)

But look it in the eye and say, “How bad are you, really?  
And what are you really up to?”

Forget what the discomfort says, and definitely pay attention
to the man behind the curtain.

Then you are in a position for some profound clearing.

Come on in – the water is fine.






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II. News and Information

NEWS FOR THE SOUL

It looks like it may now be an annual engagement for me to
be on News For The Soul in January to help with New Year’s
Resolutions.  That’s the program of Nicole Whitney, who
dubbed me the “EFT Wizard.”  Check it out tonight at 6pm
Pacific at www.newsforthesoul.com
 
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FEARLESS ACTING

It isn’t settled quite yet, but after the rave reviews from the
November workshop, it looks like we will be bringing the
Fearless Acting day o’ tapping back to Los Angeles in early
March.  Stay tuned…
 
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OTHER STUFF…

Okay – lots of cool things are shaping up for 2007 – it is going
to be an amazing year for us.  Details will be revealed as time
goes on.

In the meantime…

There are resources aplenty at my site – all kinds of virtual
stocking stuffers - eTappings, iTappings, eBooks, teleclasses
and info on working with me individually.  

Visit: www.bradyates.net/welcome.html

And…
www.theplottosavetheworld.com
www.moneybeyondbelief.com
http://www.salesbeyondbelief.com/page3.html
www.golfbeyondbelief.com


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III. Must-See Links and Stuff

MIKE DOOLEY

I had a magnificent time at my friend Mike Dooley’s World Tour II
on Saturday.  I first met him in person at his World Tour I at the same
hotel in 2004.  48 people were there.  Now, three years and a hit movie
(“The Secret”) later, he filled the main ballroom.  I love seeing good
things happen to good people – and Mike is one of the best!  If he is
coming anywhere near you, don’t miss this! You can find out more
about it – and all the wonderful things he has to offer (including the
daily “Messages from the Universe,” which I love getting each day!)
here: http://tinyurl.com/y6dfkt.


GIFTS FOR YOU AND THOSE YOU LOVE
I’m always pleased to be able to introduce to you resources
that I feel will enhance the quality of your life.  I am grateful
for the opportunity to share three such items that would make
great holiday gifts for you and people you love – ones that
will help you create a happier, healthier and more successful 2007!

QUANTUM HEALING

I came across some guided imagery audios by an energy healer
in the UK – Dr. Anne Curtis – and loved them!  I gave Anne a
testimonial, and she agreed to do a 3-for-1 special for readers of
my newsletter!  I highly recommend you get these:
www.quantumhealingHQ.com/Brad-audio-special.html


GETTING INTO YOUR COMFORT ZONE

I know – I always seem to be telling folks to get OUT of their
comfort zone.  But this is about making your body comfortable
in a healthy way – you know, ergonomics.  My friend Wendy
Young is an ergonomic genius – has worked with some big
corporations have turned to her for help – and now she’s making
that help available in a book.  Do somebody – and your body –
a favor and check it out here:
http://www.kickstartcart.com/app/?af=529836


MY MASTERBOARD

This may prove to be the hottest computer-based goal-setting
and achieving tool in 2007!  I was sold on it from the beginning
- even before they posted a testimonial from my buddy Joe:

"Wow! A fun, easy, and powerful tool for instantly creating your
 own unforgettable super-charged and truly hypnotic visualization
 board! I love it!"

- Joe Vitale, author of "The Attractor Factor"

Anyhow, it was fun putting my masterboard together and
creating a screen saver out of it.  You gotta take a look at this: http://tinyurl.com/yceydr
 
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NEWS FOR THE SOUL

If you haven’t been to this site, you are missing out.  
NFTS is ranked by Google as the #1 Life-Changing
Talk Radio Show on the Internet.  You’ll find lots
of great interviews to enhance your life – including
a few with yours truly.  I was on again just this evening!
www.newsforthesoul.com.  

Please also support this amazing resource – lots of
material to strengthen your spiritual connection, so
it’s a great place to tithe.

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AND FINALLY…

Here are three great videos – to thrill, to tickle, and to inspire.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I did:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybgRS6832so  
www.glumbert.com/media/cyril
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5FY_6XtGWc&mode=related&search=  :)

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IV. Tapping Transcription:  Depriving Myself of Joy

This round was done as folks tried to visualize some positive
outcome in their lives…

(Side of the Hand) Even though this is still bringing up some
negative feelings,
I deeply and completely love and accept myself,
Even though this is still bringing up some negative feelings,
I deeply and completely love and forgive myself,
Even though this is still bringing up some negative feelings,
It triggers some fear,
It triggers some doubt,
It triggers some guilt,
A lot of feelings coming up,
And not all of ‘em are so good,
And I know that the point of the exercise,
Is to be in a positive vibration,
To be in harmony with the good things I wanna’ create,
And it’s not helping me,
That it’s bringing up negative vibrations,
Which just goes to show,
That part of me is still afraid,
Part of me is still resisting,
And I chose to allow myself,
To clear even more of that right now,
And even though some negative feelings are coming up,
I deeply and completely,
Love and forgive and accept myself,
And anyone else,
Who has contributed to this.

(EyeBrow Point) These negative feelings coming up,
(Side of the Eye) All these negative feelings coming up,
(Under the Eye) All these negative feelings coming up,
(Under the Nose) It’s a simple thing I’m trying to do,
(Under the Mouth) Just taking a moment,
(CollarBone Point) To think about something I would enjoy,
(Under the Breast) Or something I already enjoy,
(Under the Arm) And allowing myself a moment’s pleasure,
(Top of the Head) Seems simple in concept,
(EB) But it’s triggering all these negative emotions,
(SE) All this fear,
(UE) All this doubt,
(UN) All this guilt,
(UM) All these negative emotions,
(CB) All these negative emotions,
(UB) Why do I do this to myself?
(UA) I just wanta’ feel good,
(TH) Is that so wrong?
(EB) Why do I think that’s wrong,
(SE) Why can’t I just feel good?
(UE) Why can’t I just feel good?
(UN) Who told me,
(UM) That I wasn’t allowed to have that,
(CB) Who told me,
(UB) That a few moment’s pleasure,
(UA) Was more than I deserve,
(TH) Why do I have all this resistance?
(EB) All this fear,
(SE) All this fear of doing this exercise,
(UE) All this fear of doing this exercise,
(UN) All this fear about abundance,
(UM) Even if it’s not abundance,
(CB) Even if it’s just feeling good,
(UB) That’s the ultimate abundance,
(UA) It doesn’t have to be a yacht,
(TH) It doesn’t have to be a trip around the world,
(EB) Ideally,
(SE) What I really want,
(UE) Is to feel good,
(UN) To enjoy my life,
(UM) Why am I blocking that?
(CB) Why am I afraid of joy?
(UB) All this fear of being happy,
(UA) All this fear of being happy,
(TH) All the things that I want,
(EB) All the signs of abundance,
(SE) The reason I want them,
(UE) Is the belief,
(UN) That they will make me happy,
(UM) Once I have this thing,
(CB) Then I can be happy,
(UB) The truth is,
(UA) I can be happy in hell,
(TH) But I’m not allowing that,
(EB) How can I allow something to happen,
(SE) That I think will make me happy,
(UE) When I don’t even think I deserve happiness,
(UN) I’m resisting happiness,
(UM) I’m resisting happiness,
(CB) This fear of joy,
(UB) This fear of joy,
(UA) This fear of joy,
(TH) Maybe I’m afraid,
(EB) That I have even a moment’s joy,
(SE) Someone will take it away from me,
(UE) This fear of losing the joy,
(UN) It’s much safer,
(UM) Just to stay being unhappy,
(CB) Then I’ve got nothing to lose,
(UB) If I deny myself happiness,
(UA) I’ve got nothing to lose,
(TH) This idea that I’ve got nothing to lose,
(EB) I’ve got nothing to gain, either,
(SE) This isn’t how I choose to live my life,
(UE) There’s an old expression,
(UN) It’s better to have loved and lost,
(UM) Than never to have loved at all,
(CB) There have been times in my life,
(UB) When I’ve lost love,
(UA) And “It Hurt”,
(TH) It hurt like the dickens,
(EB) And in that moment of pain,
(SE) If someone had said to me,
(UE) Better to have loved and lost,
(UN) I woulda’ smacked them in the face,
(UM) I woulda’ said that’s Bull,
(CB) You have no idea,
(UB) But maybe it’s true,
(UA) Even a moment of being in love,
(TH) And then losing it,
(EB) May well be better,
(SE) Than to have never experienced that,
(UE) I would rather have joy,
(UN) And sometimes lose it,
(UM) Than to go through life,
(CB) Depriving myself of joy,
(UB) I’m not depriving myself anymore,
(UA) I refuse to deprive myself anymore,
(TH) I deserve to be happy,
(EB) And if at times,
(SE) Things happen,
(UE) That bring me down,
(UN) How lovely to know,
(UM) That I have tools to bring myself up again,
(CB) I can get happy,
(UB) And if something makes me sad,
(UA) I can tap,
(TH) I can clear the disappointment,
(EB) So why not get my hopes up,
(SE) I am not settling anymore,
(UE) I’m not settling for staying on the ground anymore,
(UN) I deserve more,
(UM) I deserve better,
(CB) I deserve joy,
(UB) I am clearing out my fear of it,
(UA) I am clearing out my fear of being disappointed,
(TH) And joyfully and gratefully claiming joy.

Take A Deep Breath!

 

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IV.         Closing Quotation
 
"I have a dream..."

- Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr.

I couldn't choose - so I chose to keep it simple.

You can find more of his beautiful and powerful
words here: http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.


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VI. Reminder Item  

Perhaps you've read my article called Manifestation 101, which
SelfGrowth.com also distributed.  The manifestation steps are:

1. Create It
2. Clear It
3. Live It
4. Let Go (& Let God)

To go along with that, here is a collection of affirmations from
abundance experts John Randolph Price and Catherine Ponder.  
I recommend you print these out and post them where you will
read them each morning.

Nothing is too good to be true. Nothing is too wonderful to happen.  
Nothing is too good to last.

My conscious awareness of the Divine Presence as my supply
is my supply. I am now consciously aware of the indwelling
fountain of overflowing abundance. Therefore, I AM abundant
supply. My consciousness is the very energy of money.

I AM the Spirit of Infinite Plenty. I am boundless abundance,
and with love in my heart, I let the universal riches stream forth
into perfect manifestation.

What is expressed in love must be returned in full measure.
Therefore, wave after wave of visible money supply flows to me
now.  I am wonderfully rich in consciousness,
and I am bountifully supplied with money.

I now realize my plan for abundant living.

There is always an abundance of money, and I now let it
come to me. I am open to receive.

I cannot be limited, for I am the Shining Sun of Supply,
and God’s wealth fills my world.

I am receiving. I am receiving now.
I am receiving all the wealth that the universe has for me now.

I do not depend on persons or conditions for my good.  
God is the source of my supply and God provides his own
amazing channels of good to me now.

All that is mine by divine right now comes to me
speedily, richly, freely and easily.  I am receiving now.

It is finished.  It is done.  I give thanks that I have received,
and that my good appears in rich appropriate form under
divine timing.

I expect Success!!!


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Thanks for reading!  Please let me know how I might be of further
service as you clear emotional pain and embrace the joyful success
you so richly deserve!
 
Be Magnificent!
 
Brad
 
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