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Radical Father’s Day

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I was gonna release these over the course of several days, but then I just have too much other material that would have to wait in line so I’m just gonna jam all these cool videos together on this one page. I just want to say a few things before you jump in.

  1. My dad was in a pretty serious auto accident about a month ago. 2 cracked ribs and a cracked pelvis as well as a bit of a head trauma from a car slamming into his driver’s side door. They had to use the Jaws of Life to get him out of his car. So he’s doing really, really well. And it was a wake up call to me that the idea of making videos with my dad needs to happen NOW.
  2. In true observance of Radical Father’s Day, neither one of us combed our hair, shaved or took showers. We were just two dudes enjoying being dudes and talking about the stuff that we ALWAYS talk about off camera in real life.  I wanted to capture that as simply and easily as possible without a bunch of formal stuff that might inhibit the old man.
  3. My dad has done about 50 years of research into the leading edge of health, wellness and nutrition which pairs up nicely with my 30 years of  Modern Jedi Mind Mastery NLP, Hypnosis, EFT, Energy Healing stuff. I have affectionately “certified” him as an “Independent Alternative Health Field Expert.” Lewis M. Shepard, I.A.H.F.E. :o)
  4. You will be hearing from my dad more in the near future.

Here are the Radical Father’s day videos. Please like, share and subscribe to my Youtube channel!

Part 1:

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Part 3:

Part 4:

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COWABUNGAH!

Have yourself a fabulous day! and I will see YOU… on the INSIDE!

– Mark

Better Than Expected

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317 Better Than Expected origWhy DOES It Work Out Better Than Expected…

I had a lovely weekend exploring the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. From the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge north of Lake Cayuga down to Ithaca and then west to the Finger Lakes National Forest then to Watkins Glen at the southern end of Lake Seneca, my delightful traveling companion and I did a lot of driving and walking and exploring.

Unfortunately in Watkins Glen I didn’t quite manage to negotiate a certain higher than expected curb… and it threatened to “curb my enthusiasm” for a few minutes as I surveyed the “crunch” on the right side of the formerly “cool, sporty ground effects” trim on my car… :o(

So I immediately began chanting my favorite “mind-hack”.

“Why does it work out better than I can possibly imagine?”

“Why does it work out better than I can possibly imagine?”

“Why does it work out better than I can possibly imagine?”

“Why does it work out better than I can possibly imagine?”

This is a conscious shift that I sometimes have to FORCE myself to make. It’s a sad fact of modern life that a little fender bender, bumper crunch can be expensive, not to mention INCONVENIENT…

I felt myself starting to get bummed out by the idea of my insurance company jacking up my rates, as well as time wasted being put on hold and having to make an appointment and give up the use of my car to get the darn thing fixed… blech!

So I said it again. Louder and with a few very satisfying expletives (which I’ll delete here just in case you might be shocked by them LOL)…

“Why does it work out !@#*%^ better  than I can possibly imagine?”

But literally POURING the alternative thought into my neurology of “Why does this work out better than I can possibly imagine?” I began to move me back into my usual joyful state…

I like to imagine that somehow “this is good!”… Perhaps the delay this caused saved our lives somehow… Perhaps this was exactly the reminder I needed to stay in this powerful state of mind. Or maybe I will never know consciously how “this is good.”

Whatever. I’m in charge of my state.

A RESOURCEFUL, positive state is ALWAYS better than being all pissed off and whiny…

And maybe it was all so that I would share this thought and song with you this morning… Maybe YOU need to hear it…

Either way this humorous song bubbled up in my mind as a perfect song to play for you this morning.

Song #317, “Better Than Expected” demonstrates NLP reframing techniques in a way that uses music and humor to install a powerful transformative idea deep into your subconscious mind.

And that idea is this:

The events that seem “bad” or “negative” only seem that way because of our interpretation.

Reframe or re-interpret them as positive and the physiological reaction can be one of positive, transformational empowerment. You may have a few moments of frustration or despair. But with practice you can instantly reframe any situation as a blessing.

Powerful, real life change from listening to a song? Yup. And what’s even cooler?
You can download it for nuthin’ (unless of course you want to pay in which case it definitely works out better than expected for me! ;o)

Now it’s up to you to test it in your own life… Seriously. Give it a shot…

[BTW I played this song for a guy once out of context and he said, “well I don’t really like country music.”

For the record. Just in case it isn’t OBVIOUS. This is a PARODY of a country music song. The cliche music style is part of the humorousness… Do I have to explain EVERYTHING? Sheesh…LOL]

BTW #2: all the instruments (including real TUBA)are played by “Country Joe” Mennonna who is feverishly working on several new arrangements that I will hopefully share with you soon.

Your assignment today, should you choose to accept it, is to Have a fabulous Monday! A Monday that is BETTER than you could have EVER expected! Unless of course you read this post on some other day in which case have whatever day you are having in a way that is better than you can possibly imagine. Ok?

The really important thing is just to be fully aware that you can realize the change you’re looking for…

And here’s how

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Glad we had this little chat.

I.

Will See You.

ON THE INSIDE!

Cowabungah!

– Mark

p.s. just in case you don’t remember, Tomorrow is the local and live streamed kick off of my new weekly Transformation Tuesday program combining Music, Movement, Meditation, Message and Meet Up. I hope you’ll join us!

About Your Body…

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Um… About Your Body…

I saw a bumper sticker / coffee mug / refrigerator magnet / poster or “whatever” once that said…

“If you don’t take care of your body,
where will you LIVE?”

While I can’t remember the form of the message I do remember the message. And it stuck with me.

So my personal Mind/Body Mastery question is often “Why do I take exquisite care of my body?”

And sometimes that means I have to say “no” to someone who wants my time or attention. Because I need to rest. Or I need some down time to recharge my “batteries”.

Sometimes it means moving my body even when I’d rather take a nap. Or sometimes it means I take a nap and exercise later.

But most importantly it means steadily and continuously moving the line of what I don’t put in my mouth and increasing the quality and healthfulness of the food I do put in my mouth.

Just saying.

Today. Your assignment. Should you CHOOSE to accept it. Is to spend the day playing with the idea that you ARE a Spirit animating this beautiful and sexy body of yours. It’s YOUR spaceship. You LIVE IN THERE!

What small, step can you take today to treat your body better? Not saying you’re going to make a HUGE change right now, today. But take one small step towards self loving, self care. STart with the “soft animal of your body” as poet Mary Oliver says.

Today’s Transformation Tune features a killer electric guitar solo by Gene Moore with another fabulous arrangement by Joe Mennonna (it’s from my “Thirsty For The Sky” CD). Download it free (you can always pay if you want :o)

Peace out!

The really important thing is just to be fully aware that you can realize the change you’re looking for…

And here’s how

Click the link below to:

Or just leave a comment below 🙂

p.s. I will see YOU on the inside! Cowabungah!

p.p.s. If you are interested in going deeper with me on the subject of taking exquisite care of your body, check out my online fat loss course: “It’s Not Just About The Food!”

Replace “Perfection” with “Practice”

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309 be patientHuh? OH!

Well HELLO there my beloved Transformation Nation!

Yesterday’s live test of the Transformation Nation Broadcasting Network on ConcertWindow.com went pretty well.
The sound even seemed to work…

(some of the time LOL)

I was able to download a video this morning of the entire show but the audio on the video disappears before the last chorus of my first song!

So the lesson is: Set up camera #2 to record the broadcast for the archives!

The turn out was small (which was perfect since it was a “test”) but I was able to definitely check out the Concert Window system. Merrill from Colorado sent me a message in the “chat” window and someone even sent me a “Tip”…

(ok it was my dad! Thanks dad!).

So we are all set for next week’s OFFICIAL kick off of my Transformation Tuesday Series.

Whew! Thanks for letting me share that. I “get” why most TV shows are pre-recorded. “Live” has a certain weird PRESSURE to it. But I used my Transformation Tools and grounded myself and just leaped.

COWABUNGAH! Ah Who AHHH! etc.

So today, being Wednesday, I wanted to give you some MASSIVELY useful VALUE to help you dance through your day…

So here it is. Are you Ready?

Practice.

It’s ALL practice.

EVERYTHING is practice.

There is no “Perfect”.

Ever hear someone describe themselves or someone else as a “perfectionist”?

The truth is those people are NOT “perfectionists” they are “Imperfectionists” they are always focused on what isn’t perfect. And NO! I’m not talking about YOU. You don’t do that do you? This is just a REMINDER of what you already know right? :o)

We all have the ability to think critically (in the best sense of that word) and to be able to constantly improve our performance in any area of our lives, that’s good. What’s not so good is the habit of tearing ourselves down or getting upset if things don’t work out right away the way we think they “should” (BTW “shoulds” and “have to’s” often need to be challenged).

That’s where the practice of PRACTICE comes in.

It’s all practice.

I am a “Certified NLP Master Practitioner” Not a “Certified NLP Master Know It All”. In fact the reason I continue to teach and certify other practitioners in NLP and Hypnosis is that by teaching it I continue to LEARN it. Better and better. But still not perfect.

And that’s…. Perfect.

I make mistakes all the time while I’m playing music. I screw up my own damn songs sometimes. Wrong chords. Mix up the verses. Not remember words. Forget to tune my guitar… Say something that I might wish I hadn’t said. Not said something I “Should” have…. blah, blah, blah.

In the past I would spend a huge amount of energy “beating myself up” for the mistakes.

The transformation in my own thinking is that now it AMUSEs me when I am not “perfect”.

That took practice.

Keep making those “mistakes” eventually you’ll get the art of turning “failure into feedback”.

After all, What if THIS is perfect? Ask yourself THAT question throughout your day and notice the difference.

So. Your assignment today (should you choose to accept it) is to Ask that question about EVERYTHING.

“What if THIS is perfect?”

Seriously ask it All day. Be assured, you won’t get it right the first couple of hundred times… but eventually you will start to deeply enjoy your humanity and the PROCESS of learning, growing and improving as much as you can with the time, talent and resources you bring to your life.

BOOM! ding!

Of course I could have probably said all that better but it’s time to move on to the Transformation Tune of the day. :o)

Song # 309 “Be Patient With Your Drumming”

Have a FABULOUS day!

The really important thing is just to be fully aware that you can realize the change you’re looking for…

And here’s how

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Jim Carrey: Mind Mastery Mentor

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Hey there my beloved Transformation Nation!

On this rainy March Monday as I began to imagine what the Daily Mind Mastery Moment would be about, I stumbled upon this incredible nugget of transformation GOLD…

Jim Carrey’s Commencement Address at the 2014 Maharishi University Graduation

This guy is a Modern Jedi Mind Master. Holy Guacamole!

It caused me to laugh and reflect and renew my commitment to supporting YOU in your journey of transformation with the tools, techniques and talents that I bring to the world… so that YOU can bring YOURS to the world as well.

Like a lot of Processes, it started with a short “taste” of what Jim Carrey said…
if you are pressed for time, watch this first…
Short version of Jim Carrey’s Commencement Address at the 2014 Maharishi University Graduation:

Everyone Is Talking About Jim Carrey’s Speech. In Just 1 Minute, He Absolutely NAILS Life.

Posted by Tyrone Hoskins on Friday, June 20, 2014

Then if you are ready to go deeper, check out the full speech. it totally and positively transformed my day (and my day was ALREADY AWESOME)….I hope it does the same for YOU. Enjoy!
Jim Carrey’s Full Commencement Address at the 2014 Maharishi University Graduation

– Mark

The really important thing is just to be fully aware that you can realize the change you’re looking for…

And here’s how

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Or just leave a comment below 🙂

The Power of A Mentor

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Fire in the Eyes…

Have you ever met someone who just had intense eyes?

Someone who looked beyond the surfaces of things and saw something in you that challenged your small idea of yourself?

A lot of stories people tell of turning points in their lives, of moments that made a significant difference in their lives, involved someone older, wiser, cooler, higher “status” or whatever, who recognized something in them and encouraged that spark of greatness that we all have the potential for, to take root, to begin to grow, to blossom, to flourish …

Often it was a teacher, or a beloved Grandparent, a coach, a mentor…

I remember reading a story of a teacher in the beleaguered Chicago school system who had an almost IMPOSSIBLE student named Shaneequwa who had grown up tough in the projects… Shaneequwa basically flunked the class… caused endless disruption and trouble… but  at the end of the school year the teacher wrote a note to this kid who she recognized as SMART even though she was DIFFICULT.

The note from the teacher said,

“I know this was a tough year for you. I just want you to know that I believe in you. I know you can succeed at whatever you put your mind to. Have a great summer.”

And then in the Fall, to the teacher’s DISMAY, Shaneequwa RE-TOOK her class.

But something was different.

  • She paid attention.
  • She did her homework.
  • And she excelled.

It was that note. That simple little note that triggered a shift. No one in her life had ever told her she could ever be something. And it Made a difference.

My eyes get all watery just sharing that story.

Because that student went on to graduate from high school and college.

All because someone actually believed in her and communicated that to her.

We ALL have the potential to become more than we think we are… But sometimes we need someone else to RECOGNIZE IT IN US.

I had a cousin. He was 8 years older than me and different. I had a lot of other cousins, but Eliot always looked at me with deep, deep eyes….

Eliot was handicapped by congenital Dwarfism and had multiple physical challenges with his ears and eyes. Maybe it was because at age 16 he was the same height as I was at age 8, but he was my hero. We saw eye to eye in a lot of ways…

What I think was most important was the fact that he always took the time to listen to me, to teach me stuff, and to show me the books he was reading. He never talked down to me. He never made me feel like I was some bratty little kid. He talked to me as if I were an adult.

And needless to say I adored him.

Because he loved to read and was deeply knowledgable about Native American crafts and culture, I got hooked on knowledge. I got positively addicted to learning and he started me on a path of VORACIOUS reading and curiosity about excellence that continues to fuel my own daily reading and research into the potential we have as human beings to break through old limitations…

The bottom line: He BELIEVED in me. And he COMMUNICATED THAT TO ME. And it made a difference.

So today. I just feel so deeply moved to let YOU know from my HEART,

“I know this may have been a tough year for you so far, but I just want you to know that I believe in YOU. I know you can succeed at whatever you truly put your mind to. Have a great Holiday Weekend!”

Here’s a song to support YOUR shift towards greatness:
Song # 85, “Fire In The Eyes”

all the best!

Mark

p.s. Your Daily Mind Mastery assignment today (should you choose to accept it) is to think back over YOUR life and remember at least one person who BELIEVED in YOU. Perhaps at a time when you didn’t believe in yourself. write down that memory in your journal or wherever you keep track of your personal mastery journey. Savor it. re-tell that story to someone else in your life today. And then see if there is any way of Passing That on to someone else who may need to hear it from you.

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The really important thing is just to be fully aware that you can realize the change you’re looking for…

And here’s how

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