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	<description>Musings from the mind of Bill Harris. Creator of Holosync, founder &amp; director of Centerpointe Research Institute, and a featured teacher in The Secret, Bill has taught hundreds of thousands of people how to harness The Law of Attraction to make lasting improvements in their lives.</description>
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		<title>Comment on Seeing things the way they really are, Part 1: The whole universe depends on you by Gloria</title>
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		<dc:creator>Gloria</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:55:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>In response to Money Play:  Carl Jung always insisted on using God-image rather than the term God.  There is an excellent and quite readable book by Edward Edinger on Jung's concept of the way in which the God image has evolved historically and the way in which the historical development is reflected in an individual.  I found it very enlightening.  The book is called "The New God-Image: A study of Jung's Key Letters Concerning the Evolution of the Western God-Image."

I love this quote from Bill to Anna's Nov 2 post: "Awareness creates change, not resistance to the old way."  I have found this to be so true and yet as many of the posts here testify, the getting of awareness itself can feel very threatening and confronting.  It takes courage and commitment to stick with it until the mud clears.   The journey is worth it.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In response to Money Play:  Carl Jung always insisted on using God-image rather than the term God.  There is an excellent and quite readable book by Edward Edinger on Jung&#8217;s concept of the way in which the God image has evolved historically and the way in which the historical development is reflected in an individual.  I found it very enlightening.  The book is called &#8220;The New God-Image: A study of Jung&#8217;s Key Letters Concerning the Evolution of the Western God-Image.&#8221;</p>
<p>I love this quote from Bill to Anna&#8217;s Nov 2 post: &#8220;Awareness creates change, not resistance to the old way.&#8221;  I have found this to be so true and yet as many of the posts here testify, the getting of awareness itself can feel very threatening and confronting.  It takes courage and commitment to stick with it until the mud clears.   The journey is worth it.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Seeing things the way they really are, Part 1: The whole universe depends on you by Samuel</title>
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		<dc:creator>Samuel</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thank you, I love when you say that its possible for anyone to live a happy, peacfull and successful life. I really want to help peple around me and espacially those who have had traumatic childhoods</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you, I love when you say that its possible for anyone to live a happy, peacfull and successful life. I really want to help peple around me and espacially those who have had traumatic childhoods</p>
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		<title>Comment on Seeing things the way they really are, Part 1: The whole universe depends on you by Samuel</title>
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		<dc:creator>Samuel</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:03:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Bill. Why should people with "severe emtional problems" work with a therapist while or before they use the program? Will the program not work for them?

FROM BILL: Holosync is potent. It makes you more aware. Part of what you become aware of are all the aspects of life and of yourself you have disowned or repressed--all the things you think are "bad" or wrong with you. Those who have been traumatized have a lot of more of this stuff, and it can be very difficult to deal with by yourself (which is why we have lots of support at Centerpointe). Holosync is not meant to be used by those with severe emotional problems because it is something you do mostly at home, by yourself. Holosync will help such people, but they need much more support than we offer.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Bill. Why should people with &#8220;severe emtional problems&#8221; work with a therapist while or before they use the program? Will the program not work for them?</p>
<p>FROM BILL: Holosync is potent. It makes you more aware. Part of what you become aware of are all the aspects of life and of yourself you have disowned or repressed&#8211;all the things you think are &#8220;bad&#8221; or wrong with you. Those who have been traumatized have a lot of more of this stuff, and it can be very difficult to deal with by yourself (which is why we have lots of support at Centerpointe). Holosync is not meant to be used by those with severe emotional problems because it is something you do mostly at home, by yourself. Holosync will help such people, but they need much more support than we offer.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Seeing things the way they really are, Part 1: The whole universe depends on you by Buzz</title>
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		<dc:creator>Buzz</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Bill, 
I started Holosync a year ago, and immediately started having Night Terrors, of a shadowy figure approaching me while I sleep.  It is terrifying,  about 6 months ago I decided the night terror and holosync might be connected and stopped listening. I was on Awakening, cd 3.  The night terrors didn't stop. and recently I started making a connection that when I do something that isn't particularly loving, or if someone around me is passive aggressive, I will undoubtedly have the terror. So I'm going to assume the terror is my dark side.  So in as much as I thought I'd do anything to avoid the terror, I realized, it hadn't killed me yet, maybe i just need to plow through and resume listening to the cd/s which I did last week.  
However now I'm feeling horrible.  I keep thinking of all the things I've done that I'm ashamed of or that was stupid, and feel blame, and am blaming myself for everything under the sun.
Now I'm not completely stupid, I understand the witnessing, I understand my thoughts are a concept and not reality. I understand that I'm resisting something, and it must be something big, but I can't figure out what it is or how to get unstuck.... But I am truly stuck.  I feel a bit desperate to not feel this way, and yet I can't help myself, it's like I want to feel this way.  I've even told my self, something great must be around the corner, because I must be at the point of kaos, but I'm not sure I can deal with it a whole lot longer, it's not a good place.  Suggestions?
Thanks

FROM BILL: When you use Holosync, it makes you more aware. Some of what you become aware of is "positive"--the transcendend, oneness, etc. But some of it is the parts of life and yourself you have disowned or repressed because you were taught that they are wrong or bad. This is what you are becoming aware of, and resisting.

These supposedly bad aspects of yourself cannot, however, be successfully repressed. When repressed they leak out anyway, and do so in a dysfunctional and immature way that creates suffering for you and for others. See my post, What's Hiding in Your Shadows?

As you become aware of what you have disowned, it matures into something beneficial. 

If you don't deal with this stuff, it will keep coming out in your life in some way. 

Have you contacted our support coaches? If not, do so. I had lots of this stuff, too, and dealing with it (which really just means watching it, being aware of it) will definitely change your life. I understand that some of this is scary, but it will be worth it to go through it. Watch with awareness, and call the support line</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Bill,<br />
I started Holosync a year ago, and immediately started having Night Terrors, of a shadowy figure approaching me while I sleep.  It is terrifying,  about 6 months ago I decided the night terror and holosync might be connected and stopped listening. I was on Awakening, cd 3.  The night terrors didn&#8217;t stop. and recently I started making a connection that when I do something that isn&#8217;t particularly loving, or if someone around me is passive aggressive, I will undoubtedly have the terror. So I&#8217;m going to assume the terror is my dark side.  So in as much as I thought I&#8217;d do anything to avoid the terror, I realized, it hadn&#8217;t killed me yet, maybe i just need to plow through and resume listening to the cd/s which I did last week.<br />
However now I&#8217;m feeling horrible.  I keep thinking of all the things I&#8217;ve done that I&#8217;m ashamed of or that was stupid, and feel blame, and am blaming myself for everything under the sun.<br />
Now I&#8217;m not completely stupid, I understand the witnessing, I understand my thoughts are a concept and not reality. I understand that I&#8217;m resisting something, and it must be something big, but I can&#8217;t figure out what it is or how to get unstuck&#8230;. But I am truly stuck.  I feel a bit desperate to not feel this way, and yet I can&#8217;t help myself, it&#8217;s like I want to feel this way.  I&#8217;ve even told my self, something great must be around the corner, because I must be at the point of kaos, but I&#8217;m not sure I can deal with it a whole lot longer, it&#8217;s not a good place.  Suggestions?<br />
Thanks</p>
<p>FROM BILL: When you use Holosync, it makes you more aware. Some of what you become aware of is &#8220;positive&#8221;&#8211;the transcendend, oneness, etc. But some of it is the parts of life and yourself you have disowned or repressed because you were taught that they are wrong or bad. This is what you are becoming aware of, and resisting.</p>
<p>These supposedly bad aspects of yourself cannot, however, be successfully repressed. When repressed they leak out anyway, and do so in a dysfunctional and immature way that creates suffering for you and for others. See my post, What&#8217;s Hiding in Your Shadows?</p>
<p>As you become aware of what you have disowned, it matures into something beneficial. </p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t deal with this stuff, it will keep coming out in your life in some way. </p>
<p>Have you contacted our support coaches? If not, do so. I had lots of this stuff, too, and dealing with it (which really just means watching it, being aware of it) will definitely change your life. I understand that some of this is scary, but it will be worth it to go through it. Watch with awareness, and call the support line</p>
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		<title>Comment on Seeing things the way they really are, Part 1: The whole universe depends on you by Michaela</title>
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		<dc:creator>Michaela</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Bill,

Just wanted to enquire about the online course you mentioned to Brian that now comes with Awakening Prologue but is also available to other Holosync Users.
 Brian, just to let you know, as someone whop has experieced chronic anxiety and panic attacks, please stick with using Holosync. I have been using it for more than a year now and can testify that it will help if you have the courage to continue - there are periods where it can seem like it is getting worse before better - but the insight and clarity gained along the way more than outweigh that continuous feeling of fear. I still have moments of fear and a long way to go on this journey but "I Know" I am Now moving in the right direction. Thanks Bill and my thoughts are with you Brian because I know you can do this as can I.

FROM BILL: The online course I mentioned is not currently available to all Holosync users--just new Holosync users. Once we determine the work-load for our staff will will make it available to others.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Bill,</p>
<p>Just wanted to enquire about the online course you mentioned to Brian that now comes with Awakening Prologue but is also available to other Holosync Users.<br />
 Brian, just to let you know, as someone whop has experieced chronic anxiety and panic attacks, please stick with using Holosync. I have been using it for more than a year now and can testify that it will help if you have the courage to continue &#8211; there are periods where it can seem like it is getting worse before better &#8211; but the insight and clarity gained along the way more than outweigh that continuous feeling of fear. I still have moments of fear and a long way to go on this journey but &#8220;I Know&#8221; I am Now moving in the right direction. Thanks Bill and my thoughts are with you Brian because I know you can do this as can I.</p>
<p>FROM BILL: The online course I mentioned is not currently available to all Holosync users&#8211;just new Holosync users. Once we determine the work-load for our staff will will make it available to others.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Where are you going? And, why? (Pretending like crazy that what you’re doing really matters) by Tom 80305</title>
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		<dc:creator>Tom 80305</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:39:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Bill, someone in my extended family has Asperger's and I did call in to your help line and ask about.  They were guarded in their reply (rightly so), so I didn't pursue it.  But I am interested in your personal experience, how Holosync helped your son. Is he more socially adept?  Can he cope better with life?  How long did it take?  How bad was his condition to start with?  Etc.  
It is so painful to watch this young man in my family, see his pain, and think he may "not get it" like John (and by the way John, my best to you and I hope you do "get it" before you leave us.)
Thanks

FROM BILL: Of course we are not touting Holosync as a cure for Aspergers, first of all. We may be doing some clinical studies soon about that and a number of other conditions about which we've had extensive positive feedback from customers over the years.

My son has used Holosync, though not regularly. When he has used it I have seen remarkable changes in the short term (he's depressed and won't speak to anyone, he listens for 30 minutes and his entire mood changes, for instance). The longer-term effect that I would expect would require more regular use (which you are motivating me to make happen).

We do have quite a bit of feedback from people who have used Holosync with autistic kids (including teenagers and young adults) and the feedback is quite encouraging--less acting out, better language skills, more calmness, more eye contact, and so on. 

I would not hesitate to get relatives suffering from something in the Aspergers spectum to use Holosync, as I suspect that it will be very helpful. Let me know what happens.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bill, someone in my extended family has Asperger&#8217;s and I did call in to your help line and ask about.  They were guarded in their reply (rightly so), so I didn&#8217;t pursue it.  But I am interested in your personal experience, how Holosync helped your son. Is he more socially adept?  Can he cope better with life?  How long did it take?  How bad was his condition to start with?  Etc.<br />
It is so painful to watch this young man in my family, see his pain, and think he may &#8220;not get it&#8221; like John (and by the way John, my best to you and I hope you do &#8220;get it&#8221; before you leave us.)<br />
Thanks</p>
<p>FROM BILL: Of course we are not touting Holosync as a cure for Aspergers, first of all. We may be doing some clinical studies soon about that and a number of other conditions about which we&#8217;ve had extensive positive feedback from customers over the years.</p>
<p>My son has used Holosync, though not regularly. When he has used it I have seen remarkable changes in the short term (he&#8217;s depressed and won&#8217;t speak to anyone, he listens for 30 minutes and his entire mood changes, for instance). The longer-term effect that I would expect would require more regular use (which you are motivating me to make happen).</p>
<p>We do have quite a bit of feedback from people who have used Holosync with autistic kids (including teenagers and young adults) and the feedback is quite encouraging&#8211;less acting out, better language skills, more calmness, more eye contact, and so on. </p>
<p>I would not hesitate to get relatives suffering from something in the Aspergers spectum to use Holosync, as I suspect that it will be very helpful. Let me know what happens.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Seeing things the way they really are, Part 1: The whole universe depends on you by Sam</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I didn't say anything about magical thinking, but rather I'm talking about magic in general.  It's said that the magician is the one who has learned to master illusions--I'd be willing to bet that in your earlier posts regarding human development that you've addressed this--and I am primarily speaking of the illusion that is reality, the illusion that your first online course is illustrating so clearly is a representation that our mind creates.  There is evidence that by changing our internal representations we can change our experience of life quite dramatically, as several people on this blog have attested to, and there is also evidence of how our changing our physiology or state through breath control that we can also aulter our reality (or at least the map of it) as well as change these components of the map reflected in others (or at least steer these things towards more resourceful outcomes for the person).  With the new field of integral inquirry I'm quite curious to see how far this goes, because I am quite certain that this "internal map" thing is much more far reaching that one might assume at first glance: the internal representations we make--sights sounds and feelings we have after input has passed through the interface known as our "internal map of reality"--are most readily interpreted in the upper left quadrant of the integral mapping system; the physiological component of your system can be correlated to the upper right quadrant; our system of responces can be witnessed to change when looking at the lower right quadrant; and finally, and perhaps most crucial in some cases, the actual cause and effects of such inquirry can be noticed within our interactions with others in the lower left quadrant.  Also by way of using this new topography of the internal map of reality it's quite possible to see how re-integration of shadow material effects each of these quadrants in different ways, and how by not projecting our stuff onto others we can actually reclaim a lot of the energy that we normally put out into the environment and do quite amazing things.  For instance I can take an internal representation of Hal Stone (in charge of the voice dialogue process which is the foundation for the Western version of Big Mind) and have an internal dialogue with him in my head wherein I can learn much more from myself about myself than I ever could have imagined.  By looking at this interaction from the different quadrants I can determine where this information is coming from, and am getting better at recognizing when I'm in fantasy land virsus when I'm doing some real psychological work.  For instance I know that Hal Stone isn't really there talking to me but rather that it's my mind interacting with the universe and choosing an interface like Hal Stone to talk to, and I also am recognizing that this representation of Hal is a convenient way for me to represent with internal dialogue (or auditory digital) what the different quadrants are trying to tell me about my own mind.  I've used this quite easily when doing the timeline process, in that this role model seems to be able to pinpoint where I had made certain decisions and what positive learnings (or disowned shadow elements) I might gain from previously tramatic situations so that I can let go of the negative charge; those of you familiar with Bill's courses will recognize this, and those who are not should look into it.  At any rate to some people this might either seem like primitive magical thinking or some sort of insanitty, but the evidence towards positive change is overwelming and I feel that at this time we should be exploring this type of imaginative practice to see how far we can reach with it.  I mean isn't this sort of thing what your course was designed for?  If I'm off the mark please let me know, because then perhaps I can get some feedback--and with a targeted post others may as well--so that I can take some real proactive action on this.  I'm going to be spending next week in Salt Lake for some group big mind practice, and I'd love to have your input regarding what action I could take!  Something big is happening, because I can feel it, but I'd rather find where the rubber meets the road rather than just feel some sort of pre-retreat vibration or other such sillyness.  I don't want to just get a "semenar high" from the experience however if those internal representations are created (as when we were at the "enlightenment for the western mind" workshop) I'd like to use them; I'm sorry but I can't just "not think" about these things because this implies a lack of action and I'd like to move forward.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I didn&#8217;t say anything about magical thinking, but rather I&#8217;m talking about magic in general.  It&#8217;s said that the magician is the one who has learned to master illusions&#8211;I&#8217;d be willing to bet that in your earlier posts regarding human development that you&#8217;ve addressed this&#8211;and I am primarily speaking of the illusion that is reality, the illusion that your first online course is illustrating so clearly is a representation that our mind creates.  There is evidence that by changing our internal representations we can change our experience of life quite dramatically, as several people on this blog have attested to, and there is also evidence of how our changing our physiology or state through breath control that we can also aulter our reality (or at least the map of it) as well as change these components of the map reflected in others (or at least steer these things towards more resourceful outcomes for the person).  With the new field of integral inquirry I&#8217;m quite curious to see how far this goes, because I am quite certain that this &#8220;internal map&#8221; thing is much more far reaching that one might assume at first glance: the internal representations we make&#8211;sights sounds and feelings we have after input has passed through the interface known as our &#8220;internal map of reality&#8221;&#8211;are most readily interpreted in the upper left quadrant of the integral mapping system; the physiological component of your system can be correlated to the upper right quadrant; our system of responces can be witnessed to change when looking at the lower right quadrant; and finally, and perhaps most crucial in some cases, the actual cause and effects of such inquirry can be noticed within our interactions with others in the lower left quadrant.  Also by way of using this new topography of the internal map of reality it&#8217;s quite possible to see how re-integration of shadow material effects each of these quadrants in different ways, and how by not projecting our stuff onto others we can actually reclaim a lot of the energy that we normally put out into the environment and do quite amazing things.  For instance I can take an internal representation of Hal Stone (in charge of the voice dialogue process which is the foundation for the Western version of Big Mind) and have an internal dialogue with him in my head wherein I can learn much more from myself about myself than I ever could have imagined.  By looking at this interaction from the different quadrants I can determine where this information is coming from, and am getting better at recognizing when I&#8217;m in fantasy land virsus when I&#8217;m doing some real psychological work.  For instance I know that Hal Stone isn&#8217;t really there talking to me but rather that it&#8217;s my mind interacting with the universe and choosing an interface like Hal Stone to talk to, and I also am recognizing that this representation of Hal is a convenient way for me to represent with internal dialogue (or auditory digital) what the different quadrants are trying to tell me about my own mind.  I&#8217;ve used this quite easily when doing the timeline process, in that this role model seems to be able to pinpoint where I had made certain decisions and what positive learnings (or disowned shadow elements) I might gain from previously tramatic situations so that I can let go of the negative charge; those of you familiar with Bill&#8217;s courses will recognize this, and those who are not should look into it.  At any rate to some people this might either seem like primitive magical thinking or some sort of insanitty, but the evidence towards positive change is overwelming and I feel that at this time we should be exploring this type of imaginative practice to see how far we can reach with it.  I mean isn&#8217;t this sort of thing what your course was designed for?  If I&#8217;m off the mark please let me know, because then perhaps I can get some feedback&#8211;and with a targeted post others may as well&#8211;so that I can take some real proactive action on this.  I&#8217;m going to be spending next week in Salt Lake for some group big mind practice, and I&#8217;d love to have your input regarding what action I could take!  Something big is happening, because I can feel it, but I&#8217;d rather find where the rubber meets the road rather than just feel some sort of pre-retreat vibration or other such sillyness.  I don&#8217;t want to just get a &#8220;semenar high&#8221; from the experience however if those internal representations are created (as when we were at the &#8220;enlightenment for the western mind&#8221; workshop) I&#8217;d like to use them; I&#8217;m sorry but I can&#8217;t just &#8220;not think&#8221; about these things because this implies a lack of action and I&#8217;d like to move forward.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Seeing things the way they really are, Part 1: The whole universe depends on you by richard mccaul</title>
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		<description>just been reading comments iv had huge pain relief in 12 months of holosync from 80 per cent of the time down to about 4 per cent.fairly amazing to me thx</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>just been reading comments iv had huge pain relief in 12 months of holosync from 80 per cent of the time down to about 4 per cent.fairly amazing to me thx</p>
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		<title>Comment on Seeing things the way they really are, Part 1: The whole universe depends on you by Anna</title>
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		<description>Thanks Bill. This is a very helpful advice.Anna.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks Bill. This is a very helpful advice.Anna.</p>
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		<description>Bill, love your insights.

I was wondering, if a person who uses cocaine (recreational or regular use) decides to stop using, is it a good idea or not to use Holosync during the detox/withdrawal period? Seeing that the brain is plastic and capable of creating new neural pathways and grow more dopamine and oxytocin and whatnot receptors - with the right help, i.e. holosync and consistent (daily) affection. Or do you think it's too much for the brain to cope with holosync during withdrawal?

And the whole thing about "we only feel bad if we focus on what we don't want" - that doesn't apply to the process of detoxing from hard drugs, does it? I mean, the pain must be the result of a combination of focusing on what you don't want/want to avoid ("I don't want to be in pain") AND actual neuro chemical induced pain (low dopamine etc)?

Don't worry about me in particular, I don't even drink. But I met a guy and no I will not enter a relationship with him because it's not a good idea, but IF he wants help and genuinely wants to change, I want to know how I can help (help him, not save him). Maybe recommend Holosync and daily bonding behaviors/affection + NA meetings + counselling + healthy diet + Qigong + exercise (and obviously change of friends, stop clubbing). I wouldn't actually recommend all that, but that is what the ideal process of lifestyle change would look like from my perspective.

FROM BILL: First of all, I am saying that emotional pain involved focusing on what you don't want. Physical pain can be made worst by focusing on what you don't want, but there is no escape from that fact that humans are susceptible to physical pain.

Holosync has been shown to be very effective in addiction recovery, and listening to Holosync while deoxing would probably be a very good idea. I would, though, use it as the direction indicate--not for hours and hours, as someone with an addictive personality might be drawn to do.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bill, love your insights.</p>
<p>I was wondering, if a person who uses cocaine (recreational or regular use) decides to stop using, is it a good idea or not to use Holosync during the detox/withdrawal period? Seeing that the brain is plastic and capable of creating new neural pathways and grow more dopamine and oxytocin and whatnot receptors &#8211; with the right help, i.e. holosync and consistent (daily) affection. Or do you think it&#8217;s too much for the brain to cope with holosync during withdrawal?</p>
<p>And the whole thing about &#8220;we only feel bad if we focus on what we don&#8217;t want&#8221; &#8211; that doesn&#8217;t apply to the process of detoxing from hard drugs, does it? I mean, the pain must be the result of a combination of focusing on what you don&#8217;t want/want to avoid (&#8221;I don&#8217;t want to be in pain&#8221;) AND actual neuro chemical induced pain (low dopamine etc)?</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t worry about me in particular, I don&#8217;t even drink. But I met a guy and no I will not enter a relationship with him because it&#8217;s not a good idea, but IF he wants help and genuinely wants to change, I want to know how I can help (help him, not save him). Maybe recommend Holosync and daily bonding behaviors/affection + NA meetings + counselling + healthy diet + Qigong + exercise (and obviously change of friends, stop clubbing). I wouldn&#8217;t actually recommend all that, but that is what the ideal process of lifestyle change would look like from my perspective.</p>
<p>FROM BILL: First of all, I am saying that emotional pain involved focusing on what you don&#8217;t want. Physical pain can be made worst by focusing on what you don&#8217;t want, but there is no escape from that fact that humans are susceptible to physical pain.</p>
<p>Holosync has been shown to be very effective in addiction recovery, and listening to Holosync while deoxing would probably be a very good idea. I would, though, use it as the direction indicate&#8211;not for hours and hours, as someone with an addictive personality might be drawn to do.</p>
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