1. Welcome to Issue #109 (March, 2003) of MIND CHATTER, the twice-monthly e-mail newsletter of Centerpointe Research Institute: www.centerpointe.com 2. Update on new Mind Chatter format: We are in the midst of so many changs here, that the new Mind Chatter format has been put on the back burner until things calm down around here. (I promised you a several issues ago that we were going to a new format in which the actual Mind Chatter email would be much smaller, with links to a web page containing the full articles.) Some have protested that with the new format you would no longer be able to print Mind Chatter so you can read it off-line, but this is not so! We will provide a printer-friendly pdf version, so it will actually be easier to print. At any rate, we're probably a few issues away from the new format coming to the top of our currently overburdened to-do list. 3. Do you want to Unsubscribe?? Gasp!! Please don't! You can manage your account via the links at the beginning and end of the newsletter. 4. In This Issue: **Mind Quotes. **Improve Your Relationship by Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks, creators of ATTRACTING GENUINE LOVE and other cyber-courses on transformation **What Does It Mean to "Be Conscious"? by Bill Harris, Director **Glowing Testimonial of the Month **BOOK REVIEW, By Marc Gilson Rational Mysticism Dispatches from the Border Between Science & Spirituality By John Horgan **Important Announcements 5. MIND CHATTER contains articles about: ** How you create your life -- and how you can stop unconsciously creating experiences and outcomes you do not want, and instead begin to create exactly what you do want. **Personal and spiritual growth in general. **Meditation (high and low-tech) **Recovery from emotional trauma. **Pretty much any other subject I get excited about and want to write about. 6. Free on-line Holosync demo: If you aren't in the program now and would like to hear and experience a sample, please listen to our on-line Holosync demo: Click here: www.centerpointe.com/demo/index.cfm If you prefer, we can mail you a FREE CD or cassette version of this demo, along with a free Special Report on how Holosync can change your life. Visit our web site or call 800-945-2741 for details. 7. Finally, if you aren't already benefiting from the Centerpointe program--PLEASE JOIN! (What are you waiting for??) There's a RISK FREE one-year money-back guarantee and you can even pay in convenient payments on your credit card. I will also include a free copy of my new book, Thresholds of the Mind, for any Mind Chatter subscribers who join the program. You can join by calling 1-800-945-2741 or 503-672-7117 - 24 hours a day. Or, just click here: www.centerpointe.com/purchase/index.cfm We look forward to having you in the program and helping you dramatically accelerate your mental, emotional, and spiritual growth, as over 100,000 people in 172 countries have already done! 8. Mind Quotes Don't ask for a light load, but rather ask for a strong back. - unknown What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight - it's the size of the fight in the dog. - Dwight D. Eisenhower To reach a port we must sail, sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor. - Oliver Wendell Holmes If the going is real easy, beware, you may be headed down hill. - unknown The heights by great people reached and kept were not obtained by sudden flight. But they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night. - Thomas S. Monson 9. News Flash: The Edge newspaper will begin featuring a series of my articles in each issue, beginning with the April issue. (They ran a big interview with me in their February issue, but I don't know if you can still get that issue or not.) The EDGE's has over 100,000 readers, with content focusing on personal growth, meditation, integrative healing, and other topics I know you'll be interested in. Each month, contributors from throughout the nation offer their perspective on such topics as meditation, personal empowerment, freedom, preparing our children for the future, and other cutting edge topics. The paper regularly contains interviews with such internationally known contributors as Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, physicist Peter Russell, artist Alex Grey, futurist Barbara Marx Hubbard -- and now, me! I have known about The Edge for some time now, and have great respect for what they are doing. Just recently, I've been lucky enough to get to know both Tim Miejan, the chief editor, and Gary Beckman, the owner. The Edge may be the best newspaper of its kind in the entire US, and I think Mind Chatter readers would benefit from subscribing. My interview will appear in the next issue, which comes out in about 2 weeks, and after that they will carry a regular article written by me. A one-year subscription is $35, a real bargain considering what you get. (Neither I nor Centerpointe receive any money from any of this, by the way.) To subscribe, just send a check for $35, or your credit card number with expiration date, to: The EDGE, 14590 Bowers Dr. NW, Ramsey, MN 55303, or call toll-free 1 (888) 776-7616. Major credit cards accepted. For more on The EDGE, go to www.edgenews.com 10. Improve Your Relationship by Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks, creators of ATTRACTING GENUINE LOVE and other cyber-courses on transformation. RELATIONSHIP QUESTION OF THE WEEK: QUESTION: I think that you say that it takes 100% commitment to make a relationship work. Is the commitment to the other person? To not withhold any feelings or thoughts? To sexual exclusivity? What do we give up? What IS a full commitment in a relationship? ANSWER: Your questions bring up two important relationship principles: 100% responsibility and the related, but different, principle of commitment. The key move in 100% responsibility, which allows relationships to flourish in equality, is shifting from blame to wonder. Rather than complaining, "Why is s/he doing this to me?," magical shifts are produced by wondering, "Hmmmƒhow am I setting it up so this is happening?" Needless to say, these principles take some practice. Fortunately, each choice to reveal and to take 100% responsibility opens more flow and true power to create the relationship you want. Many people have learned a limited definition of commitment, a definition which also limits the potential power of commitment. Commitment, rather than a form of prison, a blood-oath or a slide into compromise, actually provides a place to come home to and a way to steer your relationships. Commitment is not a moral issue; it is an energetic one. When you commit, you gather yourself and take yourself in a chosen direction. Commitment is really between you and the universe, whereas an agreement involves two or more people. Just as an airplane on auto-pilot gets to its committed direction by being wrong 90% of the time in drifting, then correcting, drifting, correcting, the power of committing lies in re-committing when you drift from your chosen action. For example, if you commit to revealing in your relationships rather than concealing, you may not notice you have drifted until you are asked, "You have been quiet all evening. Is something going on?" Then you can take a relaxed breath and re-commit to revealing rather than concealing and express the feeling or thought you had withheld. For example, in our course, Attracting Genuine Love, the first commitment you make as a single person is to attract the new kind of relationship you want into your life. We have developed a 3-step commitment process that makes what you want crystal clear. We have found that the most powerful commitments are whole-body and whole-hearted commitments that you embrace fully. RELATIONSHIP TIPS: SEVEN ESSENTIAL COMMITMENTS THAT INVITE GENUINE LOVE INTO YOUR LIFE In our last issue we covered the fourth Personal Commitment: When faced with the choice between being happy and being defensive, I commit to choosing happiness. Here is Personal Commitment Five: I commit to learning to love and appreciate myself and others in my close relationships. Practice giving those around you abundant appreciation, both verbal and nonverbal. Give attention to noticing new things to appreciate, and deliver appreciations when people are least expecting. As you begin to appreciate others more and more, you will begin to notice that others appreciate you more! Lesson 18 in Attracting Genuine Love gives detailed exercises in appreciation. There are 360 ten-second chunks of time in every hour. Practice speaking appreciation in one of those chunks and notice the shifts in your life. TO BEGIN THE JOURNEY TO THE RELATIONSHIP OF YOUR DREAMS, click here---> Conscious Loving Relationships 11. My new book Thresholds of the Mind, is back from the printer and available for sale. Thresholds of the Mind has been enthusiastically endorsed by a long list of personal growth leaders and authors, including Jack Canfield, Gay Hendricks, Daphne Rose Kingma, Dr. Margaret Paul, and others. I know you will find it to be very helpful. See the Announcement section at the end of this issue for some of what has been said about this book, and for information about ordering. 12. This Issue's Feature Article: What Does It Mean to "Be Conscious"? by Bill Harris, Director The word "conscious" is used a lot in personal and spiritual growth circles. I've noticed that there are almost as many definitions of "conscious" as there are people using the word. And, quite frankly, I don't think a lot of the people using the word really know what it means, why it is so important, or how to actually live consciously. Here is the description of being conscious that I gave in my book, Thresholds of the Mind: The awake person is not at odds with the world. He is a part of it, but not attached to the outcome. Like Jesus, he is "in the world but not of it." He watches as it all goes by, but he is also a participant. He knows most people are caught in the world but unaware of being caught, so he is compassionate, and does what he can to help others with their suffering. To him, the world is a play, and life is like playing a part in that play. He knows it's just a role, but he plays it to the hilt, and enjoys every moment. But he also realizes that the script is just a script, and from the highest perspective it doesn't matter what part has been written for him. He exerts a certain amount of control over his part, but ultimately has only limited influence over what is, because his effort is just one of an infinite number of other efforts, all with their own ends in mind. Instead of being an automatic response mechanism, responding to the world based on unconscious rules, beliefs, fears, and limitations, he is able to consciously evaluate each situation, in the moment, and instantly and instinctively know exactly what to do and how to respond in order to gain the most resourceful outcome, both for himself and for others. Mainly, he watches as he plays his part and marvels at the complexity, the infinite permutations, the surprises, the certainties, and the uncertainties. He is calm most of the time, but sometimes his part requires him to be upset or to have some other emotion or reaction. That is being human. But whatever his mood, there is an underlying peace of mind, an underlying, effortless happiness. You can be this way, too. It doesn't happen overnight, but it can happen. Using the Centerpointe program isn't the only way it can happen, but it's a very good and very fast way. In the book, this description is given in a larger context that makes it easier (I think) to understand exactly what I mean, so I want to supply some of that context here. In addition, as I'm always thinking about these concepts and principles, and trying to come up with better ways to communicate them to you, I'll add some other comments that will, hopefully, shed further light on this very important concept and how to apply it to your life. Let's start by looking at what "being conscious" does NOT mean. First of all (and I hate to even have to say this, but some people misunderstand, so I have to mention this), I'm not talking about the difference between sleeping and waking states. Second, being conscious does not mean being anti-war, or helping the poor, and saving the rain forest (though a conscious person might be or do any or all of these things--but then again, they might not). It also doesn't mean that you're "beyond," or in some way not subject to, experiencing normal human emotions, such as anger, fear, being down, and so on. And, it doesn't mean that you're immune to getting sick, or that you can't die some dread disease (there are many instances of famous saints who die of heart disease or cancer or other terminal illnesses). It also doesn't mean you'll magically be prosperous, or powerful, or that you'll always find a parking space when you need one, or that you'll win the lottery or receive other potentially synchronous karmic goodies. And, trust me, it doesn't mean that you don't experience the normal, everyday problems of being human. Your toilet will still overflow occasionally, your car may break down, the power may go off, the cable company might still screw up your bill and then blame you, your dog may roll in something that smells terrible...and on and on. Such is life. On the other hand, by being conscious, you certainly have a greater ability to influence all of these outer--and, to an even greater degree--inner circumstances in your life. But since six billion other people are also doing their best to gain the outcomes they want, which often will conflict with what you want, and because many non-human natural forces are also occurring (think hurricanes, for instance, or just everyday weather, for that matter), you do not have total control over what happens around you. Being conscious also does not necessarily mean you are in constant experiential and ecstatic union with God or whatever other heavenly entities happen to be your personal favorites. Despite what you may have read in spiritual books, being conscious is not some fairy tale where you get everything you want and all your problems are solved. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that's just the way it is. However, in my opinion, being conscious is, in many ways, better than all of these things. So, then, what IS "being conscious"? In my opinion, one of the most important distinctions between being conscious and being unconscious is that the UNconscious person is creating whatever happens in their life, whether it is an inner experience or an outer result, automatically and unconsciously...while the conscious person is in total control of what their mind does to create their life and circumstances. As you know if you've been reading these articles for a while, each person has what I call an Internal Map of Reality. It is important that you realize that this map of reality generates all your internal experience of life, and has a huge effect (though not total control) over your external circumstances. You might say that your internal map of reality is the software that generates your life. A number of things combine and interact to make up your internal map of reality: beliefs, values, decisions, strategies, the language you speak, the ways you perceive and sort incoming information, the way you store and remember information, and a few other things. I have written extensively about each of these, so I won't go into any of the details here, but you can find those articles in the archives of the newsletter section of our web site (see particularly those written since mid 2001): www.centerpointe.com/news/archives.cfm The important thing is that all of these different aspects of this internal map of reality combine to create your life. In the unconscious person (which is almost everyone), the results created seem as if they just happen, because the unconscious person does not see the creative part of the process. They do not see the link between these various parts of the internal map and the results they create. The conscious person, on the other hand, DOES see this creative process. She sees the entire process of how a certain belief, for instance, attracts the people and events that make it come true, or how the belief leads to distortions in perception that make it at least appear to be true, even if it isn't. If you are unconscious, it appears that life is just happening, and, as a result you tend to feel like a victim, especially in situations where what happens is unpleasant. A victim is someone who 1) feels as if they have little or no control over what is happening, 2) thinks that whatever is happening is coming from something outside of themselves, and 3) experiences whatever is happening as unpleasant. This puts the unconscious person in the position of (seemingly) not being able to do anything about what is happening. Since what happens seems to come from something outside of themselves, they think they can only change things by changing the (supposed) outside source--something that is usually very difficult to do (have you ever tried to get your husband or wife to change something about themselves?). Now, let's look at what happens to the conscious person when they experience an unpleasant result. The conscious person, because they see the entire chain of events that generated the result, knows that it originated from something in them--not from something external--despite any external appearance to the contrary. Knowing this, and having watched the actual creative process from start to finish, they find it very difficult to continue to create something that does not serve them. A person can only continue to create results that do not serve them, whether internal or external, if they are blind to how the results are created--that is, if they are creating them unconsciously. So it comes down to this: the unconscious person is pretty much an automatic response mechanism, whereas the conscious person creates things they way they want them (either that, or they allow them to be created in whatever way they happen to be created, but don't care what the result is). In fact, they have to create them in a way that is resourceful, because they cannot do otherwise AND be conscious. You just cannot create unresourceful results while you are consciously seeing yourself create them. This means that "being conscious" is NOT the same as cognitively knowing that you do something. You may know very well that you continue to be attracted to people who mistreat you, or that you continually get angry when someone disagrees with you, or that you tend to get involved in business deals that never turn out (or whatever). Most people who've been in personal growth a while could write a book on their "stuff." Knowing about your stuff is not the same as being conscious. So what is the difference? When you are conscious, you are WATCHING the creative process, all the time--which is different than just knowing that you do it (you could know that you create something, but not watch the process, but you can't watch the process without knowing that you create the result). So how can you do this watching? Doesn't watching take attention and effort, and if you're watching the creative process generated by your internal map of reality (thousands of examples of which are going on at any given moment), won't that keep you from attending to whatever else you're doing? You would think so, but that's not the case. Conscious awareness is not the same as noticing, or really even the same as paying attention to something (now I'm really confusing you, aren't I?). The kind of conscious awareness I'm talking about is effortless, and can go on in the background while your mind carries out whatever other cognitive duties it needs to perform. It is a kind of meta-awareness that rides along above it all, just watching. And, it can handle watching an infinitely complex matrix of creations, all at the same time. So here's the $64,000 question: How do you develop this kind of conscious awareness? Here are three ways: 1) meditate, especially with Holosync (MUCH faster and easier), 2) go through every part of your internal map of reality and examine it, piece by piece (in other words, look at all your beliefs and determine what results they create and how they are created, look at all your values ad determine what results they create and how they are created, etc., etc.), and 3) relentlessly practice watching your feelings and thoughts and internal and external results until you begin to do it automatically. Of these three, meditation is by far the most powerful. Meditating AND doing the other two is the fastest method. This is, in fact, what I'm trying to help you do: first, get you to use Holosync to make you more consciously aware. Then, in the support materials, including these articles in Mind Chatter, help you to examine your current internal map of reality. Finally, help you learn how to be the witness. People have a way of trying to make the process of becoming increasingly conscious much more difficult, and more exotic, than it really is. They think there must be some secret formula that, if they can only discover it, will make it all clear to them. In actual fact, the whole thing is super-simple. It just seems complicated and difficult, until you get it--kind of like riding a bike seemed hard until you did it, and then it seemed easy and you did it without having to think about it at all. So keep listening to those Holosync soundtracks (or begin, if you haven't done so yet!), keep exploring your internal map of reality (I'm preparing some great new tools that will help you do so), and keep practicing watching your thoughts, your feelings, and your results. Though it may not seem so now, if you do these things, you will get it, I promise. If you feel stuck, and you are a Centerpointe program participant, call the Telephone Hotline and get some help. Consider attending a Centerpointe retreat (which you can do even if you are not in the program), which is guaranteed to give you a huge boost in your progress. Once you do get it, everything in your life will come together. Your problems won't disappear, but when there are problems, you know just what to do, you'll be unattached to the outcome in any case, and you will not suffer over them, no matter what happens--unless for some reason you choose to create it that way. It's the only way to live, and I highly recommend it. Be well. Bill Harris, Director PS: If you found this article helpful, please email Mind Chatter to a friend. 13. Glowing Testimonials and Letters Dear Sir/Madam, I have completed the Awakening Prologue and Awakening Level 1 parts of the Centerpointe Program. At first I wasn't sure if I had received any results. Then I noticed I was growing calmer. Things that had bothered me before were no longer "getting to me". Instead of starting the day with a shout and a scream and fighting a war with everybody, I actually felt happier and relaxed. My stress threshold has improved and I am able to handle things I couldn't cope with before. I am much more conscious of the way I am living my life and because of this I believe I am making better choices. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future as one of my goals for this year is to take a further two levels of the course. Thank you for everything so far. Yours faithfully Andrew M. ** Greetings I believe wow is a trivial word to express the outcome benefits of your CD The Awakening Prologue. It was far beyond my wildest dreams that such an accomplishment has been achieved or could be done. I am looking forward to purchasing the next level after I finish the Awakening Prologue time period. Scincerely Ghazi ** [We have 7 different individual Holosync soundtracks with silent affirmations recorded using a special process we have developed called Autofonix. One of them, Making Change Easy, we give each person who joins The Holosync Solution program as a "thank you" gift. The following person is reporting results of using another of those soundtracks, Easy Weight Loss. (For information about these soundtracks, call 800-945-2741)] I have used the Weight Loss tape for about a month. I listen to it while I am working, mostly once or twice a day, but sometimes 4 or 5 times during the day. Shortly after I started listening to it, I found it easy to eat healthy foods. My cravings for sugar and bread products (which have been extremely strong in the past, and the major roadblock for weight loss) decreased markedly. I was accustomed to eat some candy or ice cream in the evening. Now I eat yoghurt and a little fruit instead and I am satisfied! I still treat myself to some carbohydrates on the weekend, maybe crepes for breakfast and a sandwich or a roll with lunch. I used to eat the bagels and donuts brought in by fellow workers almost unconsciously. Now it is really possible for me to pass by a plate of (formerly) tempting food with quiet ease. In addition, I really enjoy listening to the Weight Loss CD. I am an IT consultant and often have complex problems to solve. I feel that listening to the Weight Loss CD actually increases my concentration level and encourages me to develop creative solutions. Marge ** From Iran: Hello Dear Mr Bill It is nearly 5 yrs I am familiar with internet and I have visited a lot of webs and seen and learned much , but I was lucky to find you that day. Reading your 9 principles I could conclude what a wonderful way you have opened. I am an Iranian and apart experiencing the Iranian Khaneghah (not mosque) for many years and chatting mantra, I have been in India for 4 yrs and visited the temples, attending TM classes but here I guess you have an evolutionary revolution. The first principle of your article [the principle of Letting Whatever Happens Be Okay] is a part of poetry in Persian which has been used as a proverb: "We are going happily and what soever comes it is welcomed. I have chanted this many many times but I got it fully when i read your explanation. 3 yrs before I have made a mistake and I have lost my whole life earnings and I was very depressed, but reading your article changed my view, and so my mood. I tried the demo it is has effects and within the last 2 days i was busy till late reading all your introductory pages and let me say I am greatly thankful to you and your team all. It is great, informative,constructive, full of enlightenment. With best regards, Ziaei -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. BOOK REVIEW By Marc Gilson Rational Mysticism Dispatches from the Border Between Science & Spirituality By John Horgan © 2003 Houghton Mifflin Company ***If you would like to read more about or order this book click here: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0618060278/centerpointer-2 If you want the ultimate answers to questions like, "what is the meaning of mystical experiences?" or "is science capable of explaining mysticism?" don't read John Horgan's new book. But if you're looking for a thought-provoking exploration of these questions, and are interested in what some of the leading thinkers in the fields of philosophy, neuroscience, and neurotheology have to say about the compelling relationship between science and mysticism, you'll greatly enjoy "Rational Mysticism." Horgan, a former senior writer for Scientific American, and author of several books on brain science and mystical experiences, has managed to arrange interviews with some fascinating individuals, with the aim to learn about their views on a central question; is there a meeting point between science and mystical experiences? As I mentioned, the question is not entirely answered in the book. But what we are provided with are a series of highly engaging perspectives from the likes of Huston Smith, Ken Wilber, Terence McKenna, Susan Blackmore, and others. Horgan spends time with each individual, revealing not only their ideas, but also their attitudes, and well, quirks! Horgan's journalistic eye casts a wide gaze at the work, history, and even lifestyles of these individuals, making for a fascinating read. Horgan himself is something of an agnostic when it comes to mystical experiences. He makes every attempt to balance himself between the clear need for science to be engaged with metaphysics, and the obvious limitations of science to fully represent mystical experiences in a solely scientific framework. He largely succeeds with this tight-rope act, never really committing to any specific position, although during my reading I found myself constantly wishing he would topple toward one side or the other and present his argument. But this really is not so much a book by John Horgan as it is by those he interviews. Horgan does a superb job of representing some rather complex ideas and ideologies, such as Huston's Perennial Philosophy, the postmodernist views of Steven Katz, and Stanislav Grof's Transpersonal Psychology. No ultimate conclusions are drawn, but Horgan is not shy about expressing concerns about the views of his subjects as they arise. He takes an open, but sometimes aggressively investigative tact, which yields some rather unexpected pieces of information from his subjects. He is never overtly dismissive of even the most improbable concepts presented to him, but he does, I think, a fair job of representing the average reader's qualms and questions during the course of his interviews. Having read books by many of the people Horgan interviews, it was refreshing to me to read Horgan as he was able to pose questions to these people I've wanted to ask. Horgan's style is multi-dimensional; he is often funny, frequently reflective, always sincere, and occasionally irreverent. Horgan makes no attempt to deify these giants of modern thought, nor does he seek to undermine their stature as the pioneers they are. Instead, he portrays them in honest terms; as human beings, gifted with the drive, intelligence, and creative insight to explore the fringes of our understanding of mystical experience. Nothing more or less. The topic of mysticism itself is given a broad definition throughout the book. Horgan recognizes that what for one person is a mystical experience with clear and deep spiritual meaning, is for another a neurological anomaly. Horgan is sensitive and accepting of both positions, while pushing toward some sort of resolution. Whether or not any real resolutions are expressed, the greater value here is in the explorative process itself, a process designed not to defend a particular view, but to challenge those views many of us (and many of the people Horgan interviews) have perhaps become too comfortable with. What endeared me most to Horgan's approach was his willingness to explore this topic in a way that goes beyond the boundaries of the usual journalistic perspective. Horgan experiments, explores, and tests various approaches (like Michael Persinger's "God Machine") in his attempt to answer questions, not only for his readers, but also for himself. Horgan works with an intrinsic understanding of the importance of experiential data, even if that data is not easily integrated into existing scientific paradigms. As I said, this book will not provide answers to all the many questions regarding mysticism and science. But Horgan's balance of skepticism and open-mindedness, and his genuine desire to explore potentially unanswerable questions with honesty and clarity, make Rational Mysticism -- and Horgan himself -- valuable resources in our ongoing search for meaning. ***If you would like to read more about or order this book click here: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0618060278/centerpointer-20 15. Important Announcements (and I do mean important): **I want you to know that we have changed the name of the Centerpointe program from The End Personal growth through Technology to The Holosync Solution(TM). Same program (though we are always making improvements, and I'll have some important ones to announce soon), just a different name. Because we have so many different printed pieces that have the old name on them, and because tossing them would be expensive and I don't want to have to pass such costs on to you, it is possible that those of you in the program may get literature for a while with the old name one it. **My new book, Thresholds of the Mind, is back from the printer, and I'd like to you to own a copy and read it. I have found that those who read the book have some tremendous "ah ha's" about their life and how they can do something to make it one of happiness, inner peace, and success. Here are some comments about Thresholds of the Mind from some prominent personal growth leaders (and by the way, famed author Jean Houston just told me she has read Thresholds of the Mind and is sending an endorsement, though I have not yet received it): "In Thresholds of the Mind, Bill Harris offers a creative and practical new twist on why we suffer, and how, despite our resistance, we can attain deep happiness and inner peace, regardless of our past or present conditions. Thresholds of the Mind will benefit anyone interested in creating dramatic and powerful positive change." Jack Canfield , Co-author of the #1 New York Times best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul¬ series. "For many years Kathlyn and I have taught that the central problem human beings face is what we call the Upper Limits problem-the tendency to settle below the threshold of what is possible to achieve. Bill Harris not only understands this problem, he has created an ingenious technology for breaking through it, With the remarkable Holosync audio technology developed at Centerpointe Research Institute, all of us can now learn to live at a new and higher level of functioning. Do yourself a huge favor by reading Thresholds of the Mind and working with Holosync audio technology. Gay Hendricks, Ph.D. author of CONSCIOUS LIVING and co-author (with Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks ) of CONSCIOUS LOVING President, The Hendricks Institute "Bill Harris comes from deep personal experience with healing and consciousness. Thresholds of the Mind is truly inspiring and filled with profound wisdom. Holosync is the perfect addition to other growth and spiritual processes." Margaret Paul, Ph.D. author/coauthor of Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By You?, Healing Your Aloneness, Inner Bonding, and Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By God? "With a loving heart, Bill Harris guides us to the thresholds of the mind. This remarkable book is not only a profound tool for healing. It is also an invitation to explore the mystical interface between technology and the soul." Daphne Rose Kingma , author of The Future of Love, Heart & Soul, and Coming Apart Here's how to order a copy of Thresholds of the Mind: Call 800-945-2741 or 503-672-7117, or fax your order to 503-643-3114. If you are a Centerpointe program participant, you can go to the Participants site and click on "Etc" and you will find the book listed for sale there. The cost is $19.95 plus $2.50 shipping (US), $6 shipping (Canada), $10 shipping (all other countries.) Or join The Holosync Solution program, if you are not a participant now, and we'll send you one FREE. **Six Months of Growth in Just 5 Days? Impossible? NOT! That is, not if you sign up for the next Centerpointe retreat. Our upcoming retreat in March of 2003 at Glen Ivy Hot Springs and Spa in Corona California is full (and begins in just a few days), and there is even a waiting list, but you can still sign up for the next Breitenbush Hot Springs retreat in July of 2003 in Oregon! We filled the last two US retreats without even sending out a promotional letter, so if you have a big issue you'd like to eliminate, or just want to take your growth to the next level, don't wait -- call Centerpointe and sign up today, even though July might seem to be a long way off. Otherwise, you may find this retreat sold out and you'll be out of luck! Don't delay--I promise, the Breitenbush retreat will fill up fast. What if it doesn't work for you? No problem. We GUARANTEE results! If, at the end of the retreat, you don't think it was 'as advertised' -- and more -- we'll refund your money! You do not need to be a program participant to attend (though most people who attend are). (And if you're not a program participant, why the heck aren't you? Quit procrastinating and join.) Click here for more information: http://www.centerpointe.com/retreats/index.cfm Or, call us between 9:30 and 5:00 Pacific time, M-F, at 1-800-945-2741 or 503-672-7117. **A reminder that Dr. Beverlee Taub, Ph.D therapist, facilitator and life coach, is available to help you maximize your opportunities and overcome your obstacles. She has an international telephone coaching clientele and supports those who wish to combine an in-depth inquiry with their use of the Holosync technology. Even though Dr. Taub has her own independent practice and is not a part of Centerpointe, she has utilized and recommended the Centerpointe program since its development in the late 1980's. She has been a consultant, coach, and friend to Bill Harris for over 17 years. Dr. Taub is a key facilitator at Centerpointe retreats, leading attendees in what she calls "transformational games," as well as meeting privately with those who desire more in depth work. Telephone appointments with Dr. Taub can be arranged by calling Dr. Taub directly at (503) 641-5408. There is no charge for an initial consultation with Dr. Taub and fees for additional sessions may be negotiated directly with her. Appointments are required. Visit the "Participant's Only" section of the Centerpointe web site where you can: Order deeper levels, headphones, and other products on-line. Just go to Centerpointe Home Page - click on "Participants" and follow the instructions. 16. Archives of previous editions of Mind Chatter (great stuff) can be found at: http://www.centerpointe.com/news/archives.cfm