[Nathan]

Yes! I’m back from Sayulita and getting the next club dates ready to start rolling out. We had a clear winner in our last poll, and the next book will be “Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth”. I’ll be creating a new forum for the new book and will message the group with a link to the book, but that’s the one we’ll be digging into!

[Nathan]

I messaged everyone using the message system, but I thought I would include the link to the poll here as well:

https://www.healcreate.org/?ff_landing=18

Please cast your vote for the new book, and once we get all the responses, I’ll announce the new club!

[Nathan]

Hey Club! (Nate’s Ladies 😉)

Thanks so much for a wonderful time digging into Internal Family Systems together. It’s been so interesting watching the path emerge as the healing guidance has been requested. This continues to be an area of deep exploration for me, and I’m so grateful for the space we’ve created that allows for vulnerability with safety. I learn so much from the journey each of you has been on and I’m so

I wanted to share the resources we discussed on Thursday. I had these all compiled and ready to hit send Thursday evening and accidentally closed my browser, so let’s try this again!

• Anxiety Rx: A New Prescription for Anxiety Relief from the Doctor Who Created It
  https://a.co/d/9g8rYLt
• Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual: Trauma-Informed Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD & Substance Abuse
  https://a.co/d/11xFPr9

• Uncursing the Dark: Treasures from the Underworld
  https://a.co/d/fgKD20I

I discovered that I can’t do a poll in this discussion (for whatever reason) so I’ll be working on a form or some other method for getting our next book lined up.

Thank you again for consistently showing up and making our time together so meaningful!

🙏

[Nathan]

The first club will begin Jan 11 at 6pm (Central). We will be going through the entire book starting with Part 1, which will be chapters 1 – 5. The next parts will have fewer chapters!

[Nathan]

Just a reminder that we’re wrapping up the final 3 chapters of The Creative Cure Book Club on Thursday. The author will be joining us for this last installment, and it’s going to be a fun & meaningful session! 🤩

Please mark your calendars for this coming Thursday, November 2, at 6:00pm Central Time.
https://www.healcreate.org/member_session/book-club-the-creative-cure-part-3-of-3/

[Nathan]

Hey Club!
Just a reminder that the Creative Cure Book Club will be meeting this evening at 6pm Central Time. We will be covering chapters 3 – 5, so if you haven’t read them yet, make sure to get caught up! 😉

https://www.healcreate.org/member_session/book-club-the-creative-cure-part-2-of-3/

I can’t wait to see everyone there!

healcreate.org

Book Club: The Creative Cure (Part 2 of 3)

Book Club: The Creative Cure (Part 2 of 3)

[Nathan]

Hi Club!

@Sadie had asked in our last meeting about some meditations that she remembered doing from one of Jacob’s unBootCamps. I asked him to provide any meditations that he could find, and he provided the meditations I am linking to here. Enjoy!

• Creative Relaxation Meditation – 25:27 minutes
• Temple of Dreams Meditation – 10:31 minutes
• Guided Affirmations Instructions – 8:27 minutes
• Guided Affirmation Meditation – 10:29 minutes

[Nathan]

[Nathan]

Hi Club!

Thank you so much for exploring the idea of Whole Brain Living with me! I learned so much from each of you and I’m so grateful for the time we got to spend together. As promised, I’m including the replays for this book which are not included in the normal Member Session replays. I can’t wait for our next book, and I hope you’ll join us as we dive into The Creative Cure.

Many blessings to you, and thanks again!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsplkTtE-6GtNMim0JXvqUjsOL6ygxDS1

[Nathan]

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone in a little while! I wanted to post this, because in Part 3 of the book, we really see how the 4 characters show up in our daily lives, and the Brain Huddle is a critical way we get to practically use the information of this book:

The Brain Huddle is a simple exercise that allows us to connect with each of the four characters of the brain and to listen to their wisdom. To do a Brain Huddle, simply find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Then, visualize each of the four characters in your mind.

Character 1, Left Thinking: This is the rational, analytical part of the brain. It is responsible for language, logic, and problem-solving.
Character 2, Left Emotion: This is the emotional part of the brain. It is responsible for feelings such as fear, sadness, and anger.
Character 3, Right Emotion: This is the experiential part of the brain. It is responsible for feelings such as joy, love, and compassion.
Character 4, Right Thinking: This is the intuitive, spiritual part of the brain. It is responsible for creativity, imagination, and insight.

Once you have visualized each of the characters, take a few minutes to listen to what they have to say. What are they feeling? What are they thinking? What advice do they have for you?

When you are finished listening to the characters, take some time to reflect on what you have learned. What insights have you gained? How can you use this information to make better decisions in your life?

The Brain Huddle is a powerful tool that can help you to live a more balanced and harmonious life. By connecting with all four characters of the brain, you can gain access to a wealth of wisdom and guidance.

Here are some additional tips for doing a Brain Huddle:

Be patient. It may take some time to get used to the exercise.
Be honest with yourself. Don’t try to suppress any of the characters’ thoughts or feelings.
Be open to new ideas. The Brain Huddle can help you to see things from a different perspective.
Have fun! The Brain Huddle is a great way to connect with your inner wisdom.

[Nathan]

I found this graphic that I thought would be helpful when thinking about the 4 characters!

[Nathan]

Thank you for a great discussion tonight! I loved our conversation and I’m so grateful for the time I get to spend with you. I learn so much from all of you! ❤️

[Nathan]

Part 2 of Whole Brain Living explores the concept of the “left-brain ego” and how it can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression. Taylor argues that the left-brain ego is responsible for our sense of separation from the world, and that it can become overactive when we are feeling threatened or insecure.

To counter the effects of the left-brain ego, Taylor encourages us to reconnect with our right brain, which is associated with creativity, intuition, and compassion. She suggests a number of practices for doing this, including:

• Meditation: Meditation can help to quiet the left-brain ego and allow the right brain to come online.
• Nature: Spending time in nature can help us to feel more connected to the world and less separate from it.
• Creative expression: Engaging in creative activities, such as painting, dancing, or writing, can help us to access our right-brain intuition and compassion.

Here are some questions to be thinking about:

• How does the left-brain ego contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression?
• What are some other practices that can help us to reconnect with our right brain?
• How can we use the principles of Whole Brain Living to improve our relationships with others?
• What are some challenges that you have faced in trying to live a more whole-brained life?

[Nathan]

I believe we’re going to start the first Thursday in March! The schedule for March is being solidified now and will be published soon. I can’t wait to see everyone again. It feels like it’s been a long time!

[Nathan]

I like it. The first step for me will be to remember any dream, since it’s rare for me to wake up and even know I have dreamed at all! I imagine that the more awareness I bring to it, the more they will show up. Great recommendation!

[Nathan]

@Pat-Bieber @cj-clarke Thanks for the feedback! Those books you mentioned were a couple of books we talked about during the final club, but didn’t actually make the list of possible candidates for our next club. If you’d like to cast your vote here: https://www.healcreate.org/?ff_landing=18 we’ll be closing the poll soon so everyone can get the new book going before our next Book Club. I want to get everyone’s vote counted, so hop on quickly! 🙂
Thanks much!

[Nathan]

This is so good. This IS the work that it feels like we’re doing with the IFS. Thank you so much Sharia!

[Nathan]

I can’t wait to see you there!

[Nathan]

You’re welcome. I just sent you a direct message, so be sure to check your Inbox!

[Nathan]

I was wondering where you were! We missed you 😉

I do have the recording and I’ll send it to you in a private message!

[Nathan]

I loved our discussion, and thanks so much for being here!🤩

[Nathan]

The Creative Cure Book Club will be starting in one hour! If you haven’t done the Self Assessment yet, I’m hoping to talk through what comes up for everyone as they take inventory of their lives, and use the results as the basis for what we’d like to experience going forward.

The Zoom Link for tonight’s club is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81465835738?pwd=ekYvMkhHaXZkMjRCMEI4NXJubGg1QT09

I’m looking forward to connecting with all of you!

Also, for anyone who is still waiting to get The Creative Cure book, it’s available right now for Kindle on Amazon for just $0.99!

[Nathan]

I can’t wait to see you!

[Nathan]

We missed you Patricia! 😊

[Nathan]

We will miss you Leslie! It will be recorded though, so you can follow the conversation. Thanks for being an important part of our group, and keep you eyes open for the next book club for The Creative Cure which will start in September!

🙏