Dr. Brian Weiss - Healing with Regression Memory Work

May 12th, 2008

A humorous man with a soothing voice, Dr. Brian Weiss focused his keynote on his experiences with patients using hypnosis and healing with regression memory work.  He announced that Oprah would be televising a show Tuesday, May 13th where he discusses past life therapy and the hundreds of thousands of people he has trained in this technique.

Dr. Weiss is a graduate of Columbia University and Yale Medical School, and is the former Chairman of Psychiatry at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami.  He began his work using hypnosis which he describes as deep relaxation and he discovered that working with patients with phobias, chronic pain, life-disabling fears and panic attacks, he was able to use this relaxed focused concentration at a therapeutic level to achieve marvelous results.

He worked with a patient named Catherine over twenty years ago, where he discovered that she was going into past lives. He wrote the book Many Lives, Many Masters at that time. He learned that cellular memory is real and doing this experiential technique could produce excellent results for many people. He did briefly mention the Akashic Records as a possiblity for explanation, but did not go into great detail.

He offers groups to train those in the healing arts twice per year in New York. Visit his website for more details: http://www.brianweiss.com/

As he has practiced hypnotherapy for many years, he shared:

20% can go deep into hypnosis
15% can not due to Alzheimer’s or dementia issues
85% can be hypnotized

Many while hypnotized can speak foreign languages fluently. He mentioned the case of Mary Sutton of Ireland and the work of Dr. Ian Stevensons at the University of Virginia with 2000 cases of past lives validated. Another interesting point of his work is helping sports figures acquire tunnel vision to concentrate.

We did a simple regression exercise in the room with several hundred people. What seemed like 5 minutes were actually 45. Then we did a psychometric exercise: we exchanged an object with someone next to us that was a stranger, and the person next to me revealed that she saw a black and white dog as she held my ring. At this time, it did not really register with me, I don’t have a pet, my sister’s dog is all black, but a few days later I went to visit a friend in San Clemente and her dog Del Ray was black and white.

The psycho-spiritual realm is fascinating and many skeptics can have an opinion as to whether this is true for them or not.  Brian shared that opinions are everyone’s right, but that his work and others have now been validated in research studies. He mentioned a set of three year old twins speaking Aramaic fluently. There is no way that they could have had that knowledge.

Brian’s new book is available - click on the image to learn more.

Infinite Blessings,

Coach Jennifer Weggeman, M.A. 

P.S. view the details on Oprah’s website.

Tap Into Your Direct Experience With God

May 1st, 2008

Carolyn Myss One of my first inspirational teachers was Caroline Myss. Her book The Creation of Health opened my eyes to the connection between health and energy and how our thoughts & beliefs can manifest into disease in the body. At this same time, our culture was just starting to become aware of the failings of the traditional medical system.  In the early 1990s, maybe you thought your doctor was your God. We had all been conditioned to believe this, yet it wasn’t really working that way.  Our belief in our authority figures was starting to dissolve and crumble. Giving over our choices to disease and disease care to others without addressing the whole person just didn’t have the same magic anymore for many as it had; people were seeing results that seemed incongruent when they took back their power and facilitated healing practices. Just how can someone spontaneously heal cancer or alleviate symptomology that has been present for a long time?

The ability to look at our energy and connect the dots to the disease pattern by these energy leaks was fascinating to me. I was on a health and nutrition quest, after learning the power of taking charge of my own health using *gasp* nutritional supplements.  My family and friends thought I had jumped into the loony bin, convinced I had joined some cult.  However, the traditional methods were not offering relief to my fairly minor but chronic health challenges.  As I began to shift and offer my body more of what it needed to thrive, I also began changing my thoughts about being in authority…and this eventually led to recognizing my own spiritual authority. For this learning, I am eternally grateful for the content Caroline has shared.

So, many books later, Caroline still shares captivating messages to unravel in my spiritual understanding. Her work is deep and not light reading.  Her message at sea was to stop clinging to stories and mythology and seek a direct experience with God. We are asking mystical questions without changing our lives, which led her to say to the audience, “Why do you want to be clear?”

She went on to discuss the soul and ego being on a completely different compass. The ego or pleasure based spirituality vs. service based soul with stamina. If you are seeking to heal the past and get stuck there, you will never move past your history. She offered that to build a soul with stamina, we need to yield and stand in our pain at times. We have built a culture where all pain “is wrong”, drugging a dark night of the soul instead of acknowledging that all is as it should be.

Caroline reminds us of our woundology: Damn you, can’t you see I am suffering? And you should be suffering too! The rational thinking mind has a “woe is me” focus. We (our ego) want a witness, to blame someone yet our irrational transformations can come as a channel of grace when we stand solidly in all aspects of shadow. This spiritual pain can be a teacher. By forgiveness and surrendering to the experience as it happens, without the need to know why, we achieve grace and healing. The soul must be stronger than form.

She went on to share her studies of the writings of The Interior Castle by Teresa of Ávila and the extreme mystical experiences she experienced (in Caroline’s latest book Entering the Castle). Our ego stays focused on humiliation and betrayal yet the act of release and forgiveness for no apparent reason allows surrender. Once past your mind, you can enter the interior self. The question she raised regarding inner work: why you are afraid to let God near you?

She states that most are not ready for the speed of light of healing, so that we slow it down to handle. A spiritual practice of Reflection, Contemplation, Prayer and Devotion allows us to listen to the voice and the commands it offers.  We don’t need to ask why, just to BE and do what is asked BECAUSE we have been asked. If we are listening to our soul, and not our ego, we are given deep and profound inner guidance.  There is grace which she defined as the courage to handle the capacity to accepting the healing light.  Caroline reminds us to think of the story of Jesus and The Garden of Gethsemane.

Because we fear humiliation and betrayal, we

-don’t step up and out
-let others ideas of us control our behavior
-not wanting to feel stupid, brag and boast to feel superior @ minor victories
-are afraid of being our true self and not being accepted; want to be liked and conform to society
-become judgmental and humiliate them first

We look at the word humble in the dictionary, it really means being true to yourself. So, which voice will you listen to? She asks: Are you betraying your own voice? You are not your childhood. Go with the speed of your life, be content or else you are betraying your integrity. Caroline used the example of being unemployed: you are being called to find your creative work and expression. This is what you must focus on.

Again, she stresses that most people cannot handle the speed at which they can heal.  By experiencing God through spiritual practice, moving from an intellectual …to spiritual …to divinity experience you can tap into a channel for grace. Act on what you receive for the speed of light, by deepening your spiritual practice you can BE at the speed of light and be ready to serve when asked. This is your soul, not your ego.  Her key message here is: Have the experience of God vs. talking about God.

A supportive tool that I can offer…and have been asked to share will help you deepen and anchor your own spiritual practice. Visit http://www.a-month-of-sundays.com/ to learn more about written and audio inspirational affirmations that connect you with a consciousness of spirit.  In direct communication, I wrote this material in a language you will surely recognize.

In Light,

Jennifer Weggeman 

 

Coach Jenn Reflects on Attending I Can Do It! At Sea

April 22nd, 2008

Louise and Coach Jenn San Diego, CA  By far, the biggest highlight for me was meeting Louise L. Hay in person. She has been an inspiration to me as a teacher, spiritual guide and entreprenuer. Her bright blue eyes twinkled as she greeted each admirer for hours.  Over 1,850 guests sailed from San Diego on Saturday, April 5 and 400 more were waitlisted as the ship sold out quickly last year.

Hay House, Inc. presented a full line up of top authors and speakers including Wayne Dyer, Caroline Myss, Doreen Virtue, Brian Weiss, Baron Baptiste, Loretta LaRoche, Marianne Williamson and Cheryl Richardson. Sailing the Mexican Riveria on a gorgeous ship with full spa and amenities, attending lectures with a high vibrational consciousness, meeting like-minded new friends and reconnecting with myself in a fresh, new environment was all I could ask for in a trip. I was definitely long overdue for a vacation and down time!

I was so moved in meeting Louise in person, it set the stage for the week aboard that I would connect on a deep level with the messages shared by the enlightened presenters.  I anticipated each day’s lecture and made sure I was in the front row in the fabulous two-story intimate theatre.  One after another, with extraordinarily professional deliveries as speakers, I realized I was witnessing great communicators of spiritual leadership and strength.

Check back here as I recap the highlights (and photos) from the speakers and the divine guidance they shared.

In Joy,

Coach Jennifer Weggeman

 

Failure is Success

April 4th, 2008

“Failure is success if we learn from it” Malcolm S. Forbes

Jack Canfield shared a story about how a famous research scientist had learned the value of experimenting even when he failed. When he was a young boy, the scientist tried getting milk from the refrigerator by himself and dropped the container spilling milk all over the floor. When his mother came in the kitchen she laughed and said, “What a wonderful mess.” She asked if he wanted to play in the milk, and they laughed together as he played for a few minutes.

She then told him that anytime he made a mess, he needed to clean it up. She asked him if he wanted to use a mop, a sponge or a towel. The little boy chose a sponge. After they cleaned the floor together, his mother told him that since his experiment had failed that they should take the milk container outside and fill it with water so he could practice carrying it.

The boy discovered that if he gripped the bottle near the top he could safely carry the milk. What a wonderful lesson! This renowned scientist said that it was at that moment he knew he didn’t need to be afraid to fail. Instead he learned that his failures were an opportunity for him to experiment and learn something new.

Life Upgrade Tips:
How would your life and business be different if you weren’t afraid to fail?

What are you willing to experiment with changing immediately?

How can you minimize the risk?

What if your experiment is successful - how will that impact you?

Contributed by Coach Ginger Cockerham, MCC
http://www.coachginger.com/

Take the First Step in Getting Started

March 25th, 2008


So, are you curious about coaching, just aren’t sure? Contact me now to arrange a complimentary collaborative coaching session. There is no obligation to have a conversation.

To learn about my current credentials and ongoing training and activities, and to answer your questions about coaching and more, go here.

What is holding you back? Discover how working with a Career and Business Success Coach can help you achieve your goals!  My email is coach@edgeofyourgreatness.com.  I look forward to our conversation.

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Infinite Blessings,
Coach Jennifer Weggeman, M.A.

Your Right to Personal Development

March 21st, 2008

Soar with a Coach!The object of all life is development; and everything that lives has an inalienable right to all the development it is capable of attaining.

~~Wallace D. Wattles

Career, Lifestyle & Spirit: Learning Events & Resources

March 3rd, 2008

**Free** Learning Events are available to you, complete details only when you receive FIND YOUR EDGE communications loaded with special offers, cool resources and learning aids. One Click to Sign Up! Stay off the ledge, stay informed… on the edge of your greatness!

Check out Links and Resources for the most excellent selection of high quality products and services available, with special discounts and offers for your career, lifestyle and spirit.

In Harmony With Your Greatest Potential,

Coach Jennifer Weggeman, M.A.

Your Career Network Action Plan

February 23rd, 2008

This afternoon, an event hosted by the DePaul University Career Center was packed with career changers, job seekers and those looking to improve and advance in their careers. Alumni and students attended and made connections. Attendees found they were not alone in their situations, whether re-entering the workforce, being downsized, not thriving in their current gig or just not sure what steps to take next. 

All who joined me for the Network for Success Workshop, links to the handouts are here.

Join the March 2008 Coaching Group with a Master Coach - Sign up by Friday 2/29/08. Friends, Co-workers and Family are welcome to join the group -anyone ready to Develop A Career Network Action Plan and reach your goals in a supportive environment! Best of all - it’s **FREE**

Here’s the flyer: Power of Advocates Coaching Group 

In Harmony With Your Highest Potential,

Jennifer Weggeman

Soar with a Coach!

 

Power Trip

February 22nd, 2008

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.

~~Jimi Hendrix

Allow and Attract - Are You in the Flow?

February 6th, 2008

Find out now with the opportunity to win one of two free full conference passes to Hay House I Can Do It! 2008 Las Vegas valued at $450.00 - You must be a current subscriber to FIND YOUR EDGE - complete prize and contest details are here

See your favorite authors in person! Click here for Hay House Lectures and Events

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Attention Career Changers/DePaul Students & Alumni in the Chicago area: Career Week Presentation “Network For Success” by Coach Jennifer Weggeman, M.A.

http://careercenter.depaul.edu/careerweek/    

These events are a great opportunity for you to explore all the free resources Depaul University has to help you with your resume, networking, interviewing & career plans.  I am presenting a workshop “Network For Success” at the  DePaul O’Hare Campus on Saturday, February 23rd during the afternoon session. Career Changers Forum details are here. 

Enhancing Employability Skills for the Workplace @ DePaul Campus in Oak Forest, IL  Class starts in April and registration begins February 11th for students, be sure to sign up early as the last class almost filled up!

Click on this link to go to Career Resources that everyone can use!

 

New Free Event! Sign up for Live Teleseminar with Coach Jennifer Weggeman Invoke Magical Transformation In Your Life With The Akashic Records
You are invited to join Coach Jenn in a live teleconference on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 7:00PM Central Time in the USA. The call will last about an hour and you will learn how you can enhance and deepen your current awareness about your core beliefs in the areas of career, prosperity, health and relationships by experiencing an Akashic Record Consultation.

This is the first in a series of teleseminar learning events on the Akashic Records. Please sign up now and you will automatically receive the call-in number, easy instructions and access code by March 1, 2008.