Category Archives: Pain Relief

Cut Through Shyness & Hidden Blocks to Self-Respect

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Jack Elias

The Buddha said:  “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” (A thought worthy of daily repetition.) In my experience over 23 years practicing Lucid Heart Therapy & Life Coaching, I have found … Continue reading →

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Medical Hypnosis

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Jack Elias

I am excited today to share with you a You Tube clip that documents the effectiveness of hypnosis for medical anesthesia. It is just a 2 minute clip, but it is from ABC News with Diane Sawyer so it should … Continue reading →

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Everything That Distresses You is Irrelevant! – Part 4

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Jack Elias

First I wish you a loving, safe, and healthy Holiday season! This is the fourth installment of the 4 part series on ‘Everything That Distresses You is Irrelevant.’ (It may have additional parts) This series will be especially helpful for … Continue reading →

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Everything That Distresses You is Irrelevant! – Part 2

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Jack Elias

Welcome to the 2nd installment of ‘Everything That Distresses You is Irrelevant.’  The 4 main issues causing needless distress are: Confusion about Desire vs. Attachment, Limited Self-Concepts, Unrecognized Nature of Fear-based Thinking, and Confusion about Cause and Effect. If you … Continue reading →

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No More Self-Improvement – Guest Blog

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Jack Elias

I am happy to share this wonderful blog by Lisa Saubolle. Lisa Saubolle is creator of The Bodymind Journey, a heart centered approach to healing and self-discovery. She is a hypnotherapist and Certified TAT® (Tapas Acupressure Technique) Trainer, with a … Continue reading →

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Everything That Distresses You is Irrelevant! – Part 1

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jack Elias

Distress…irrelevant!? Most people are interested and puzzled by this proposition – some angered! How can I not be distressed about being unemployed, sick, or because of a significant loss? I find in working with clients that the main causes of … Continue reading →

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Eyes Everywhere, But Who is Watching?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Jack Elias

If you want to go to Hell, worry about what other people think of you. I don’t’ mean the Hell supposedly created by God, but the Hell we create in our own mind. This may be the only Hell there … Continue reading →

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The Art & Skill of Therapeutic Inquiry

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Jack Elias

My Buddhist teachers taught me the most about how to relate to questions and the art of inquiry. Once when asked “What is Zen?” my teacher Shunryu Suzuki Roshi answered, “Whatever you say, that is Zen. Whatever you say, that is … Continue reading →

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What You Think You See is What You Get

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Jack Elias

One of my favorite quotes from myself (eye roll!) is, “We think we live in the world, but we live in our minds.” Another (double eye roll!) is, “Once you realize your innocence, you can accomplish anything.” I am surprised … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: 10 Tips For Understanding Someone With PTSD

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Jack Elias

I am happy to present this insightful article by  Michele Rosenthal, founder of HealMyPTSD. Michele is a trauma/PTSD survivor who now does healing coaching for people suffering from PTSD. We are trading blog posts. Look for my entry, Insights and … Continue reading →

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