Monsters Under Your Bed!
As I was at the grocery store last week, I walked around a corner and GASP! These “dolls” took me by surprise! It brought back a memory from when I was 8 years old and my two sisters and I were having a sleep over with our two girl cousins.
We were in their basement bedroom, where the sliding closet doors were open revealing 2 dolls standing up, leaned against the back of the closet, eyes glaring at us.
These dolls were pretty, with sweet faces and beautiful dresses, but the way their big blue eyes seemed to look right at me gave me the creeps. In fact, in my mind they looked more like the Halloween dolls in this photo!
As fate would have it, I was the one whose sleeping bag was closest to the closet. I begged my sisters and cousins to trade places with me (after all, I was the youngest) but, unfortunately, I had already pointed out to them how scary the dolls looked. So my sisters said, “No way!” and my cousins loved their dolls, and thought I was just being silly.
That was a rough night for me. I didn’t get much sleep, because I was afraid to close my eyes for fear of what these monster-dolls might do! Once I got it in my head that they seemed a little too creepily life-like (yes, creepily is a real word), I could think of nothing else.
Although seeing the dolls last week in the grocery store brought back the memory, I didn’t experience any fearful emotion connected with it. I was surprised to see them, but there is no longer any residue of fear in my physical or energetic body.
That’s the power of SimplyAlign. It releases the emotional potency of past (and current) situations. The emotions from that experience got cleared from me years ago, so now I have the memory, but without any fearful emotions attached.
There are two lessons from this story:
1) You are in control of what thoughts you let in your mind
We often see a situation and in our mind we make it bigger and scarier than it actually is. Let the scary, negative thought pass (remember, not every thought that floats through your brain is truth) and bring up a positive and more empowering thought about this situation. In my case I could’ve had a restful night had I just told myself:
“Those dolls are not real and can’t hurt me.”
*What are the “dolls” in your life that you are imagining to be bigger and scarier than they really are?
Knock them back down to size by looking at them realistically (even spiritually to find the lesson) and give yourself some go-to positive affirmations to say to yourself instead.
2) It’s time to get rid of the monsters under your bed
You don’t need to carry your past monsters with you. You can release any past or present monsters whether they just rear their ugly heads occasionally, or consistently lurk near you. Those monsters may come as fear, regrets, anger, grief, betrayal, etc. We can learn from all of these, but once you’ve experienced it, you don’t need to carry that any longer.
SimplyAlign is the best tool I know for dissolving those ‘emotional monsters’.
If you’re ready, here’s how I can help:
I have some openings for private sessions
I’ve also trained these amazing Certified SA Practitioners
If you want to get trained in the SimplyAlign Method and become one of our awesome practitioners, click here to get on the Waitlist so you’ll receive info on the upcoming SimplyAlign cerTrac Training Course.
If you’ve ever attended one of my 4-day Trainings in the past, and haven’t registered for next week’s online Refresher Course do it now! We’d love to have you there, and our world needs your help. Registration Closes on Monday, November 1st!
She believed she could so she did
The statement on my t-shirt, “She believed she could so she did” is one of my favorites.
In 2001 at home with a newborn, I had the idea that if I could put my Tai Chi classes on video, I could still help people, while staying home with my kids, and also bring in a little income for my family.
I wanted to do something that could help others, give me the time at home to be mama, and do something that I really loved.
So…I did it! I created and filmed Tai Chi Flow – my video/dvd series.
I was often asked, “How did you know how to do that?”
The answer is…I didn’t know. But I believed I could, so I did.
A few years later, I began teaching my energy healing method, SimplyAlign (back then it was called Calyco Healing). I’d learned and created my own style of doing effective energy work five years prior to filming the videos, and my clientele was quickly growing.
And after many requests by clients to train them how to do it, I created a teachable program.
At that time most people didn’t know what energy healing was. There were very few people teaching about it at that time. I wasn’t sure how to do this as a mostly online business because I hadn’t seen it modeled. I had no examples to follow.
But again…I believed I could so I did.
Now, this makes a lovely story 20 years later. BUT…
like every road in life there were bumps and stresses, and a lot of clearing energy for myself to get past the inevitable insecurities that come up while building your own business -phew!
My point is…
You don’t have to be a genius
You don’t have to have all the answers
You can’t know all the outcomes of your efforts ahead of time
You don’t have to know for sure your idea will work
You just need to believe in yourself,
believe in your idea,
and take inspired action.
If you do that, I believe YOU can and I believe YOU will.
So…
What’s your next idea?
(taking a course, running a marathon, starting a biz, baking a soufflé,?)
What’s your next best small step?
(write it down, make it real – yep go ahead, right now, let’s do this!)
And remember, “Whatever Your Mind Can Conceive and Believe, It Can Achieve.” ~Napoleon Hill
Upcoming: The SimplyAlign Refresher – November 4-5th!
To see more details and register, click here.
BIG NEWS: Check out our New Name!
Hello friend,
I hope your New Year is off to a great start!
Around here, things are shaking up and I’m excited to share the news with you!
As you may or may not know, the “official” name of my company is Carolyn Cooper International, Inc. As it will remain.
SimplyHealed is the name of my method and certification training that I’ve taught to thousands of awesome students since 2006.
For several reasons I’ve decided to change the name of SimplyHealed.
It will now be…DRUM ROLL…
SimplyALIGN
I’m super excited about the new name, as it more accurately reflects what this work actually does.
SimplyHealed has never claimed to “heal” anyone. It is a tool to help release negative emotions and fortify strengths so that a person can be ALIGNED in mind, body and spirit.
What SimplyHealed does best is help you ALIGN your mindset, goals and actions!
The new website is underway, and we’re updating all my social media accounts.
This is a process and I’ll keep you informed along the way. Woo-Hoo!
In the meantime, I’ve been getting some questions from those who’ve seen the recent changes on my social media so here are my As to your Qs:
Is the March SimplyHealed cerTrac still on?
YES!! I will still be teaching this 4-day course LIVE on Zoom March 9-12th.
All the goodness of the time-tested SimplyHealed course will still be taught,
it will just have the updated name. Registration is open here
What about all the current Certified SimplyHealed Practitioners?
They are awesome, onboard and also excited about the new name!
They will now be (CSAP) Certified SimplyALIGN Practitioners.
Same great work, same amazing results from your practitioner.
Will you have some new offers with the new website?
YES. Some of you know I’ve also been a Life Coach for several years.
I coach a 12-week Certified High Performance program that
will be offered on my new website. If you’re interested and want
to get started right away email my team for an application.
Will Move-up Mondays and Tune-up Tuesdays continue?
YEP. I LOVE these 15-min lasers sessions, the only change will be
that we now call what we do during these sessions SimplyALIGN.
BTW, I’ll be starting a new 6-month Move-up Monday program in Feb.
I’ve opened registration early this time!
Will you still be doing your Energy Shot videos?
Oh, I love that someone asked me this! YES I will, but I won’t be
doing videos on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. I’ll continue to create
new videos occasionally, but for now there are plenty to watch on my channel.
And I’ll continue to send a regular email with a brief tip that I feel will inspire you!
Watch for those on Thursdays now instead of Friday.
Until then, here are a few inspiring quotes about change (since I’m sure you also had much of your own in 2020!)
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new” -Socrates
“Change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past and present are certain to miss the future” -John F. Kennedy
Have a great week!
Shine On,
My favorite cat story! (Energy healing for pets)
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What’s In YOUR Genes?
One of the many healing parts of my SimplyAlign work is cleaning up the energetic DNA, and releasing emotions from the traumas, abuse, persecution, war, etc. that our ancestors lived through and science now proves we really do inherit. It’s powerful stuff, and clearing these emotions can make such a difference in how we feel, how we then behave, and what we can ultimately accomplish.
I’ve done this generational work for years, it’s so fascinating to learn what we have inherited and see how lives change when those limiting emotions are released.
I was recently working with a client, I’ll call her Amy (not her real name) who had struggled her whole life with not feeling good enough. No matter the situation, she always felt she was “less than” everyone else.
She explained to me how she longed to be a person who didn’t come home after every social gathering she attended and berate herself.
“Did I say the wrong thing? Was I too awkward when meeting that new person? Did they understand what I meant, or did I offend someone? Were my clothes too dressy? Too casual?”
She told me how she knew she had missed out on many opportunities for friendships, career advancement, and fun because of this. But what she really feared was how her insecurities could affect her children. This was the most painful part for her.
Amy had done some personal work on this, and as she put it was “way better than she used to be.” But there was still something holding on that she just couldn’t seem to shake!
As I worked with her in a session what came up very strongly was that this feeling of inadequacy had been carried in her family lines for many generations. On her father’s side, feeling belittled, ridiculed, even persecuted were the words and emotions that came up during that session. SimplyAlign can release those stuck emotions in a a graceful yet thorough way, so that’s just what we did for Amy.
She later reported to me that she now understands that she is truly an important person, with an important life to live, just like everyone else, and that owning her power in this way has changed how she is as a mom, wife, friend, employee. Those scared-of-not-being-good-enough voices in her head rarely show up now. It’s beautiful to see the change in her countenance, her actions, even the way she walks into a room.
If you have ancestors (that’s you), learning this information is essential! Click the link below to learn more about generational healing and how it affects your family, on my free online webinar called:
Generational Healing:
The missing link to your success and happiness
13 Things I’ve Learned Running a Successful Energy Healing Business
I love August, because I have 2 anniversaries! Today is my 34th Wedding Anniversary – woot, woot!
Wow, that is so weird! I look at my hubby, “Dean the dream” (the nickname my Australian students gave him for his awesomely helpful assistance in the classroom) and it feels strange that we’ve been together that long and that so many years have passed so quickly!
During those years we’ve raised (and are still) 5 kids ranging in age from 31 down to 14. They are the loves of our life, and all very different, yet they get along
fabulously.
This past year we’ve added a daughter-in-law AND a son-in-law to our family AND next month we will be adding one more daughter-in-law – Yay! We adore them all, and I consider myself very blessed to call these 9 amazing people my family!
The other anniversary I celebrate this month is my work anniversary. Thirteen years ago I started my first website and have been loving the online entrepreneur life ever since! During these past 13 years, I have stretched, and grown and learned so very much!
So in thinking back over the years, I’d like to share with you….(drum roll please…)
13 Things I’ve learned running a successful Energy Healing business
1. Everybody has a story. Really listen with your ears AND your heart
2. Set and maintain healthy boundaries: with clients AND with work hours.
3. Being confident in what you do helps others believe in it, even if it’s all new to them.
4. Be willing to look at situations from different angles. Inspiration can come from
random interactions –be open minded to what you see, hear, and feel.
5. Stay true to your values. Everyone has a different definition of success, take time early on to determine what it means for you and stick to it.
6. Believe in your abilities and get a great support system who believes in you too–spouse, family, friends, your team, mastermind group-any or all of these work, but don’t try to go it alone.
7. Taking time off is not a luxury it’s a necessity. It is very productive to charge your
batteries. Most often answers and insights come when you give your mind a break from
working.
8. You must find your own balance between moving with the trends and avoiding BSOS
(bright shiny object syndrome). I admit, I still have to watch myself on this one!
9. Outsourcing is your friend. Know where you shine and hire others for the places you
don’t. When hiring someone to do work for you, be super clear on what you want and
when you need it.
10. Accept Change –believe you are always being led to something better. Several years
ago I had to change my company name (not my choice). Although it took me many
months to come up with it, the new name has served me much better!
11. New level, new devil. Trust your gut and be bold! As my friend’s husband, a successful entrepreneur says, “Owning your own business is basically just making decisions continually every day”. Yep, get used to it, and know the “new devil” will show up-at least until you are bold enough to push past him.
12. Don’t accept every invitation – for interviews, networking events, speaking gigs, etc.
Make sure the invitation is not a distraction, but that it’s really in alignment with who you
are and what your brand is. Saying no to one thing is also saying yes to something else.
13. And lastly, in all areas of life and business, a little kindness goes a long way!
I’d love to hear your thoughts on my blog…what valuable lessons have YOU learned in business and in life? Share with us below!
Are You Too Cautious?
Helen Keller, blind and deaf educator, said: “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” Sometimes it’s wise to be cautious, particularly when physical safety is at stake. However, when we play it safe simply to protect our ego or heart, we may close off possibilities that could bring us greater joy and fulfillment. Life is what we make of it, shaped by our choices. What are you choosing? Answer “true” or “false” to the following statements to discover if you are too cautious.
Set 1
- Life doesn’t feel safe. I’m content with things as they are and prefer to stay in my “comfort zone.”
- I’m afraid something bad will happen if I veer off my usual course. I feel safer and more confident when I stick to what I already know.
- I frequently worry “what if…?” If I can’t be certain of the outcome, I won’t take the risk. Being rejected, looking stupid and failing are not options.
- I know there are business and romantic opportunities I’ve missed out on because of being so risk-averse.
- My fear of the unknown is paralyzing. When I look at my life, I have many regrets about things I didn’t do.
- I feel bad about myself for being so cautious. I think of myself as a coward and I expect that others see me that way, too.
Set 2
- I am committed to growing myself bigger than my fears. It’s not that I’m unafraid; it’s just that I am more committed to my goals and know the cost of playing it safe.
- Developing courage is like building a muscle. The more I practice taking risks, even small ones, the more empowered I feel.
- When I have a goal or dream that feels big and scary, I minimize feeling overwhelmed by “chunking it down” into more manageable, short-term steps.
- I enlist the support of those who can help me move beyond my comfort zone to a more fulfilling life.
- When I take risks, I trust I can handle whatever comes. If I fall, I know that I can get up again. I don’t conclude that I shouldn’t have tried or that I’m a failure.
- My biggest successes have come when I’ve taken a big leap of faith.
If you answered True more often in Set 1 and False more often in Set 2, it sounds like you are ready to move beyond your comfort zone to live a more fulfilled life. A great place to start is with my “Fear Busting” group call coming up in Dec. It will help eliminate the underlying reasons why you hold yourself back in many situations, so you can step into your courageous self and create a life that rocks!
Self-Responsibility Starts with an ‘I’
In the following three scenarios what do the people have in common?
Josie is a woman in her twenties. She still lives at home with her mother who makes all Josie’s
important decisions: how to spend her money, who to go out with, even what clothes to wear. Josie is anxious and depressed.
Matt ordered a new printer for his office. When it arrived he discovered it wasn’t compatible with his computer. “Those idiots,” he ranted, “why didn’t they tell me this was the wrong printer.”
Sally and Jerry had a big fight. Now Sally’s tossing and turning in the bedroom while Jerry beds down on the sofa. Neither one is getting any sleep and both think the other should make the first move to apologize.
If your answer was “Hey, no one is taking any personal responsibility here,” you’ve got a good eye for human behavior.
Because what Josie and Matt and Sally and Jerry all have in common is a lack of self-responsibility that leaves them dependent and victimized. They’re caught up in blaming others for their problems and waiting for somebody else to come along and make their life right. Unfortunately, they’re going to have a long wait because, in the words of self-esteem expert Nathaniel Branden, “No one is coming.”
This is the good news! Your life is in your hands. You get to make the choices, elect the options and take the actions that come with self-responsibility. It’s through the door of self-responsibility that personal power and independence enter, often hand-in-hand, bearing gifts of confidence and self-esteem.
Be clear though, self-responsibility is not the same as feeling responsible or accepting the blame for bad things that have happened or situations that are painful. We don’t all enter the world with the same trappings, and people, events or circumstances have wreaked trauma and caused wounds from which many are recovering. Self-responsibility means that when you have worked through your grief or anger or other issues, you can ask yourself: Now what am I going to do? What options do I have?
At the other end, self-responsibility doesn’t mean becoming so self-reliant you don’t ask for help when you need it or seek others’ opinions or points of view. And it certainly doesn’t mean you have to know everything, make every decision alone or take on the world single-handedly.
Rather than a heavy burden, self-responsibility can be a source of joy. Knowing you can create the life you want by accepting responsibility for yourself is a great freedom. Even saying the words aloud can produce a feeling of power and strength. Try it.
- I am responsible for my choices and actions
- I am responsible for how I use my time
- I am responsible for my behavior and communication with others
- I am responsible for achieving my desires, dreams and wishes
- I am responsible for the work I do and the quality I bring to that work
- I am responsible for the values I live by and standards I set
Granted, saying the words out loud can be a little scary and intimidating as well as empowering. Accepting and acting out of self-responsibility isn’t like falling off the proverbial log; it’s not that easy. It takes practice and working through and making mistakes and falling back and finding yourself in a place you didn’t want to be again. But that’s the thing about personal growth, the place to start is where you are.
It’s great to be able to muscle test how strong or weak you are on each of these to better know where to focus your changes. Don’t know how to muscle test? Visit my store for the Learning to Muscle Test DVD which teaches you how to muscle test on yourself and others.
What has helped you to overcome selfishness and become self-responsible? Join the conversation below…
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