{"id":1155,"date":"2009-11-03T11:36:42","date_gmt":"2009-11-03T19:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=1155"},"modified":"2013-08-21T08:52:05","modified_gmt":"2013-08-21T16:52:05","slug":"personal-development-an-essential-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/personal-development-an-essential-key\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Development: An Essential Key"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Is there an \u2018essential key\u2019 to personal development? One without which the ‘unlocking’ of your potential might be difficult if not impossible?<\/p>\n

If we define personal development as growth involving the mind and the body, then \u2018yes\u2019 – I think there is.<\/p>\n

Without this \u2018key\u2019 personal growth is slow, and sluggish. Without learning how to tap into this essential human \u2018tool\u2019, change will be sporadic or imposed from the outside.<\/p>\n

And I believe the really important part is this: without developing this function of consciousness, all<\/span><\/strong> deep change will be difficult.<\/p>\n

It does not matter what courses you buy, which \u2018gurus\u2019 you listen to, how many self-growth seminars you take. Because this is one thing you cannot do without.<\/p>\n

The ability to self-observe, what some people call self-awareness.<\/p>\n

Self-awareness meaning the ability to become aware of what is going on in:\"\"<\/p>\n

* Your mind\u2019s eye (the cinema screen of your mind)<\/p>\n

* Your inner ear (verbal self-talk, sounds, talk from other \u2018parts\u2019 of you)<\/p>\n

* Your feelings (meaning tactile and visceral feelings inside and outside of your body)<\/p>\n

* Your emotions (feelings that you have labelled as \u2018emotions\u2019)<\/p>\n

* Intuition- literally \u2018inner-knowing\u2019<\/p>\n

If you are not aware of what is going on inside YOU \u2013 what your perceptions are reporting to you on the inside, you lack access to vital information. It\u2019s like sitting in a sport\u2019s car without a key to the engine or being locked in first gear.<\/p>\n

You can\u2019t change what you\u2019re not aware of.<\/p>\n

According to Shelly Rose Charvet in Words that Change Minds x{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c} of the population predominantly think using their visual system. But a common complaint for people learning technologies like Neuro-Linguistic Programming is: \u201cI don\u2019t see pictures\u201d.<\/p>\n

Actually, they do, they are just not aware of them.<\/p>\n

But since so much of that field\u2019s techniques use the questions: \u201cImagine that\u2026\u201d or \u201cRemember a time when\u2026\u201d it is useful to understand some ways of accessing that information.<\/p>\n

The most powerful way I have found (and I\u2019ve been using it since at least 2001) is Image Streaming by Win Wenger.<\/p>\n

This is a process of describing out-loud anything you are aware of in your mind, and numerous methods for kick-starting a \u2018stream\u2019 of images in your awareness.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve found that people who \u2018can\u2019t see images\u2019 report \u2018break-throughs\u2019 to \u2018seeing\u2019 in only a few minutes, thereby automatically increasing their access to their perceptions and self-insight (literally in-sight!)<\/p>\n

My metaphor for using this technique is like clearing out a partially blocked drain.<\/p>\n

At one end is the unconscious that wants to push answers and ideas through to the consciousness. But this conduit is blocked by rust (lack of use!) Image streaming allows you to receive more information from your incredibly powerful God-given unconscious mind.<\/p>\n

Another way \u2013 if you already see blurry or indistinct images – is to use the snapshot method.<\/p>\n

Quite simply, look at something like a rose or a car and \u2018snapshot it\u2019, close your eyes and describe as much of what you see in your minds eye as you can. Use only sensory words: I see\u2026red, I hear birds warbling..I feel soft wool\u201d. Then open your eyes and compare what you saw inside with what you see outside. This has the effect of sharpening your visual memory as well.<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Why would<\/span> you put so much effort into becoming aware of your perceptions?<\/p>\n

Well, if you like ancient advice the school of Socrates had \u2018know thyself\u2019 over the door. And if you have habits you want to change then you often need to find what\u2019s making them tick.<\/p>\n

The famous therapist Fritz Perls said \u201cAwareness per se<\/em> is curative\u201d.<\/p>\n

Think about it – have you ever realised something you didn\u2019t know you thought, and exclaimed : \u201cthat\u2019s stupid! I can\u2019t believe I thought that\u201d \u2013 and it was gone. That\u2019s what he meant! The realisation can be the catalyst for the change!<\/em><\/p>\n

An added bonus, however, is (and I saved the best for last) image streaming offers an increase in measurable intelligence.<\/p>\n

Creator Win Wenger had tests of image streamers conducted by Charles P. Reinart at South West State University and the results found that there was nearly \u00bd point of measurable IQ increase for every hour of use and an average of 9 point increase after 20.5 hours of use (http:\/\/www.vth.biz\/kb\/html.php?category=10#category-10<\/a><\/p>\n

– CTRL+F and search for ‘Reinert’<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

Now, most of us know that nowadays intelligence is not considered to just be linguistic and mathematical abilities \u2013 Howard Gardner writes about Multiple Intelligences such as visio-spatial, musical and kinaesthetic.<\/p>\n

But Image streaming can help with all<\/span><\/strong> of these.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve personally used it to solve problems, get insights, create new techniques and improve as a coach.<\/p>\n

In fact, Win Wenger has produced a kit with Paul Scheele of PhotoReading fame called The Genius Code: It has all the directions you need to tap into your ever-flowing unconscious yet brilliant Image Stream.<\/p>\n

You can get it at by clicking here<\/a> and searching for \u2018Genius Code\u2019.<\/p>\n

If you are starting at the beginning I understand it can be frustrating to have to build little by little each day. But before long you will make a quantum leap and your self-awareness will show you things you never knew about yourself and your potential.<\/p>\n

Douglas Cartwright is a meta-coach whose speciality is helping professionals who procrastinate get unstuck and start taking more action. Visit www.livingwords.net<\/a> and get two free e-books and a presentation on coaching along with a bonus ebook on overcoming procrastination.<\/em><\/p>\n

Don’t Forget To Follow PickTheBrain on Twitter<\/a>! <\/em><\/p>\n

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Is there an \u2018essential key\u2019 to personal development? One without which the ‘unlocking’ of your potential might be difficult if not impossible?<\/p>\n

If we define personal development as growth involving the mind and the body, then \u2018yes\u2019 – I think there is.<\/p>\n

Without this \u2018key\u2019 personal growth is slow, and sluggish. Without learning how to tap into this essential human \u2018tool\u2019, change will be sporadic or imposed from the outside.<\/p>\n

And I believe the really important part is this: without developing this function of consciousness, all deep change will be difficult. Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12163,"featured_media":12808,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[6],"tags":[126,4631,66,139,54,4629],"yoast_head":"\nPersonal Development: An Essential Key<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is there an \u2018essential key\u2019 to personal development? One without which the 'unlocking' of your potential might be difficult if not impossible? If we define personal development as growth involving the mind and the body, then \u2018yes\u2019 - I think there is. Without this \u2018key\u2019 personal growth is slow, and sluggish. 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