Focusing Tip #457 – “How did that make you feel?”
“Positive transformational change always comes from how we feel right now.” Dear Readers: “How did that make you feel?” That’s a question…
Focusing Tip #456 – “How do I do Focusing with my itching?”
“I tried to Focus on my hives but the itching distracted me.” Paula writes:I have had a bad bout of hives and…
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…
