Steven Barnes

We’ll look into that. Thank you. After watching the video, please ask any questions in the appropriate section, so that we can support you in any way.

The intent of this story seems clear. Thank you!

That seems very clear. What was the dominating emotion that motivated the story?

So their goal is to find happiness (or peace), and they connect with each other for support, perspective, etc?

Here’s a terrific video on the science and linguistics of ARRIVAL. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzEPU2PTjT4

It really is unusually smart film-making.

thank you, RJ. We would like to build this up to a thousand people, a damned fine number to really uncover some “human gems” who can help change the world. If you know writers you think would be nurtured by what we’re doing here, please send them our way.

But most importantly, continue to let us know what we can do to support you.…[Read more]

I would suggest using the “Magic” formula:
Magic = Action X Gratitude X Intention X Conviction

Meaning: that you have to take daily ACTION toward your goal, so break it up into pieces that can be handled on a small-step basis.

You need to focus on what you feel GRATEFUL for in your life, to counter fear and place yourself in a positive state.…[Read more]

If the future is like the patterns of the past, there will be strife but largely cycles of growth and integration. The human race has been here a loooong time, and in general, there has been more peace than war, more love than hate. Our pesky reticular activating mechanisms are set to notice the one burning house more than the ten thousand happy ones.

I would either leave, or ask myself where the insecurity comes from. Confess that it is my problem and that I hope she will help me learn where my wounds are, with a commitment to heal them. I would meditate and journal, and find teachers who can help me. And accept that it will take time. I gave you a year to heal. The rest of this is just…[Read more]

That’s very clear, Ross. Thank you. We’ll reach out to our choices right after we wrap up the class on December 3rd.

“Every day in every way I’m getting better and better” you can say, if you can emotionalize that, and find a way to believe it, even just for those few minutes. I also use:

“God’s wealth circulates in my life. His wealth flows to me in avalanches of abundance. All my need, goals, dreams and desires are mine instantly because I am One with God,…[Read more]

yes, by definition Liberals/progressives would be more open to new ideas…even if they are bad. And Conservatives would hold to established values…even if they are bad. Obviously one would have to be careful, whichever way you lean.

Start with how it looks. Just get the moves roughly. the important thing is relaxation. And maybe noticing how judgmental you are. Breathe, breathe, and relax. Corrections can be made in many ways, including Skype, if enough people request that option.

It’s about you not dealing with your fear. I believe that you need to heal the wound that limits your finances. Do that, and you’ll be more secure, and see what needs to be done more clearly. This lady has the right to keep talking about her past–she needs and deserves to know that you aren’t going to judge her. If not, she CANNOT trust you…[Read more]

This is a fabulous conversation, linked into the Core Questions: “what is true?” and “who am I?” Lovely. Try this: all anger is rooted in fear. Find out what that fear is, alleviate it, and the anger dissolves. Fear can paralyze. Anger mobilizes, which is why our brains use that tool. But Faith and Love can neutralize fear without weakening…[Read more]

The “I don’t WANNA!” is 100% predictable. The way through it is faith, and a way to implant faith is the “Morning Ritual”. Now, you won’t stick with THAT either, at first. That’s just a fact of people. laugh at it. You’ll have to get back on the horse a few times. But if you will accept support for just this piece of the puzzle, you’ll begin…[Read more]

Thanks for the video!

That’s fine. Different stories take different times. You might even take three months to write one story, two days to write each of three others, getting you a good average. Have fun!