Comments on: Is That Feeling A “Know” Or A “No”?

By: Janet

Janet — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:23:38 +0000

Yes – sorting it out can be tricky sometimes. Thanks for commenting, Tina.

By: Tina K

Tina K — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:29:51 +0000

Nice article! You clearly separated what is often confusing — distinguishing what is intuitively “No, this is not for me” versus the programmed “No, I don’t want anything new.” Well done on the newsletter and your site.

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:06:55 +0000

Thanks, Natalie, for offering this great process for clearing that initial resistance. And isn’t it fascinating how physical reactions show up in different spots, depending on the fear. I love your technique of asking that place what’s up. That can be such a help for getting real clarity. Thanks a lot for sharing all of this. I appreciate you, too!

By: Natalie Hill

Natalie Hill — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:15:15 +0000

Janet, thanks for the clear suggestions of how we can get to “know” and “no” ourselves. And it’s interesting that your body’s gut reaction is often that first fear response.

I too have found that. I often use a process where I get into a quiet state. Tune into my body in “neutral.”

Then I suggest a future idea I’d like to be in my life. Next I notice my physical reaction. It’s often that fear “no” you described. I call that a physical “objection.” It’s often a belly tightening, restricted breathing, pressure in my chest or a throat constriction.

Then I ask the fearful place what’s up. When I’m super fearful, the answer comes from a scared little girl place. Whatever I get, I tap on that words I hear.

I continue the process until I can suggest my positive future with no physical objection at all.

I appreciate your work!

Natalie Hill, Tucson (for a while)