Focusing Tip #455 – “Do I have to know how I feel to do Focusing?”
“Do I have to know how I feel in order to do Focusing?” A Reader writes: When people ask me how I…
Focusing Tip #454 – “Is the ‘Real Me’ always present?”
“Is the ‘Real Me’ always present? Mine gets overwhelmed by parts.” More from Ralph: Last time we heard from Ralph, and I…
Focusing Tip #453 – What Happened to My Felt Shifts?
“Can the drive to seek felt shifts be the source of one’s problems?” Ralph writes:I have been practicing Focusing for nearly two…
Focusing Tip #452 – The Big Confusion at the Heart of Weight Problems
Is a weight problem a “technical” problem or an “adaptive” problem? Holidays can be a time when feelings about weight issues are…
Focusing Tip #451 – A Felt Sense Helps Find Just the Right Gift…
“I realized I am buying gifts always in a sense of panic, and the fear of lack…” How can Focusing support us…
Focusing Tip #450 – When is a Distraction Not a Distraction?
“What do I do if I get distracted when I’m Focusing?” A question people often ask: What do I do if I…
Focusing Tip #449 – When We Suffer for Other People’s Suffering
“Vicarious trauma comes from engaging deeply with those who have experienced trauma.” Lynn writes:I work in peace and justice, with a focus…
Focusing Tip #448 – “Maybe the label “obsession” comes from another part…”
“I spend so much time thinking about bicycles because…I like bicycles!” In last week’s Tip, Simon asked, “Why do parts obsess about…
Focusing Tip #447 – Focusing with Obsession
“What are our parts really wanting or not wanting when they obsess about things or people?” Simon writes:Why do parts obsess about…
Focusing Tip #446 – Can You Bargain with Your Parts?
“How about if we spend half an hour a day doing what you want to do…” Dear Ann: The other day while…
