Be careful what you practice. If you practice sneering long enough, you become a sneer master. Is that what you want?

Coming up this afternoon at The Intention of the Universe: Leonard Energy Training, more from Michael and a tribute to George Leonard.

Michael: "When we do LET or similar exercises in sports, energies beyond current mainstream understanding unfold; it's not a placebo."

Michael: "How many of you have had a REAL experience of a haunted house?" Surprising number of hands go up.

Michael: "Why are there places where so many sports records have been broken? Is there something special about the energy in the place?"

Michael: "If we practice in the right way we get acquainted with our own angels and demons."

Marilyn Schlitz talking about where beliefs come from and how can we be capable of change

Marilyn: Study of transformation practices looked at common elements across global traditions through teachers

Marilyn: How can we help kids learn how a worldview is shaped and learn alternatives to conflict when they encounter differences?

Marilyn: Common qualities found in transformative study: Intention to transform, attention and capacity to redirect attention, repetition

Marilyn: "Guidance" is also critical; can be guided by a mentor or self-guided

Spinoza's great questions for tracking meaning; reflect on these daily......

For tracking meaning: what made me happy? where did I experience comfort, peace, balance and a sense of solace? who or what inspired me?

Cassandra Vieten talking about Institute of Noetic Sciences study: how is integral transformative practice related to health/well being?

Cassandra: 53 people in year-long study; half reported deeply religious upbringing

Cassandra: over 1 year sample reported reduced symptoms of ill health, improved psychological well being, improved quality of life

Cassandra: ITP practices used by participants: Conscious Eating, Affirmations, Kata, Staying Current, Exercise, Attending ITP Groups

Cassandra: Affirmations were shown to be best for energy, pep and vitality

Cassandra: Qualitative benefits reported: "Increased confidence, improved relationships with family members, sleep better, lots more"

Planning "The Power of Practice" at Esalen July 5-10; An Integral Approach to Realizing Your Fullest Potential http://tinyurl.com/ndmfxy