ChoicePoints March 2005

"Unless we mindfully choose to become more, our world is shaped by the limitations of knowledge
and experience of the preceding generation."  _{Louise LeBrun}

This issue released: Friday March 4, 2005

Spotlight On - people, products and pronouncements
Today's Thought
Coming Attractions!
Quick Updates
Thought Waves

Spotlight On — Interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton

It’s coming fast! Before you know it, the snow will be gone, the birds will be singing and we’ll be gathering in Toronto May 28 and 29 for two days of exploration, discovery and the powerful insights that become available for us to direct and shape our lives! Be sure to take advantage of our Early Bird rate and register before March 15. Don’t miss out!

During the Awakening the Quantum Biological Human conference, you’ll have a chance to hear Dr. Lipton share his revolutionary science and its implications for your wellbeing. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with Bruce directly and to ask the questions that are meaningful to you and that you want to know more about. So, we thought it would be of interest to share with you Dr. Lipton’s responses to some questions that help you to get a better sense of the man behind the discoveries. Enjoy!

ChoicePoints: Dr. Lipton, what is it like for you to be pressing the edges of the conventional, entrenched wisdom of the medical/health care field?

BL: I am on an amazing journey that is filled with exhilarating life experiences expressing both sweet and sour consequences. On the sweet side is the fact that I am having the most exciting time of my life!! My research revealed a revolutionary understanding of how life “worked” twenty years ago and this awareness is now beginning to be recognized by leading edge science. The beautiful part is that with a twenty year head start over my former colleagues, I have not only benefited by applying this empowering awareness in creating the joyous life I am experiencing, but I have been able to extend that knowledge to reveal how the world can thrive and evolve.

The sweetness of that knowledge is also where the “sour” part comes in to the picture. Our conventional world is engaged in a ruthless survival of the fittest competition, based upon science’s endorsement of Darwinian theory, a belief that emphasizes, “life is a struggle for survival.” In contrast, the new biology reveals a completely different understanding of our place in the world. Science is now recognizing that we are an integral part of a giant living community, collectively referred to as Gaia. The new science underscores the fact that our survival is based upon the cooperation of all the organisms in the biosphere. Unfortunately, our social consciousness, shaped by Darwinian science, is so destructive to the environment that it has already precipitated the planet’s sixth mass extinction—which of course threatens the survival of humanity.

Yet there is also good news. Just as some terminal cancer patients undergo a spontaneous remission, the living Gaia can do the same. As with those cancer patients, all we need to do to save our world is change our beliefs, and this is precisely the consequence of the evolving new science. My book, The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter and Miracles, provides an easy to understand explanation of how our thoughts and mind create both our internal (biological) and external (social) life experiences.

CP: What is it about your discoveries that has most profoundly affected your life and the way you live it?

BL: In the first instant of acquiring my new insights into how cells worked, I was completely transformed. As a conventional scientist, I taught my students that genes controlled life and that we were essentially “victims” of our heredity. When I first recognized that the brain of the cell was the cell membrane, rather than genes, I was blown away, for the mechanism revealed that life was controlled by signals from the “environment.” The significance of this finding is that the identity of the “self,” distinguishing one individual from another, would also represent an environmental (external) signal.

If the cell (organism) dies, its identity signal is still present in the environment. At that moment of awareness, I realized that we have an externalized “identity” (spirit) and are immortal. The realization of a transcendent “identity” brought an amazing sense of peace into my life, for I had truly lost the greatest of all fears…death. It was the most profound experience for me, a non-spiritual scientist that wasn’t even looking for that particular understanding.

Subsequently, my life was transformed when I realized how my developmental experiences programmed my genes and behavior. With this knowledge I was able to rewrite limiting, self-sabotaging beliefs that were keeping me from experiencing the health, love and joy we all seek. I have actively created a wonderful healthy, fulfilling life and supporting environment. I love my days, sleep like a baby and enjoy life without the necessity of taking a single pharmaceutical drug!

One of the most important things I learned through my research was that human beings were biologically modeled after the anatomy and physiology of single cells. Cells are in a sense, miniature people. My research provided insight into understanding how the fifty trillion cells that comprise the human body can live in health and harmony under the skin. I was able to apply the fundamental principles of cellular life to the way I was living my life with great success. In the words of old hippie philosophy, I was “cleaning up my own backyard before cleaning up the world.” I learned to live better and healthier on less money, not only through modeling my efficiency upon cellular life, but also because my personal joy and satisfaction in life was no longer linked to consumerism. My pleasures are now directly derived through my appreciation of Gaia, my family and my community.

CP: If you were to choose one area that you feel is your greatest challenge in sharing your discoveries, what would that be?

BL: As mentioned, the new science reveals that our preoccupation with competition and consumerism is compromising our species and our environment. There is a lot of money trying to keep us from evolving. Corporate and government interests, playing on our Darwinian fears, are undermining our civilization and environment. Simply, self-empowerment is not in the interest of those whose focus is to “control” civilization. Wars, social and moral decay, faltering education, famine and much of our disease will be eliminated when the new science becomes common knowledge. The self-empowerment offered by the new science is a threat to those organizations that profit from war and ill health. Among others, these organizations include the military-industrial complex, the larger biomedical-pharmaceutical industry and those fundamentalist religions that encourage violence and self-limitation in seeking their ends.

Presently, these organizations are spending vast sums of money, enough to solve civilization’s problems, to “control” and limit our abilities via the news, magazines and television programming. Consequently, it is a difficult endeavor to fight the tide of self-limiting, self-defeating propaganda sponsored by the moneyed interests. Yet, in recent years I have noticed vast changes in consciousness by people who intuitively know we are on the wrong track and are looking for a course correction. Fortunately, books like The Biology of Belief, as well as a number of other new works of science, are aimed at introducing the mass reading audience to the life-changing power of their conscious mind. I believe we are approaching a threshold, like the notion of the hundredth monkey, where the new science will appear to spontaneously change the direction of civilization and save us from our excesses.

CP: When you consider your existing science and what other discoveries undoubtedly lie ahead, who do you believe human beings are capable of becoming?

BL: We will learn that if there is a “heaven,” it is right here on Earth. We will learn how to recreate the proverbial Garden of Eden. In this new awareness we will be able to guide our own stem cells to renew our lives, without the use of pharmaceutical agents. Like breathairian’s, we will also learn to capture energy directly from the environment and will no longer be dependent upon the massive quantities of food we now think we need to eat. This awareness should provide us with a natural lifespan of at least 120-140 years, while simultaneously taking the pressure off the environment to feed us. Interestingly, current research reveals that we can double the life of laboratory organisms by simply curtailing their metabolic intake.

The new science provides insight into how we manifest our reality. Since most people are looking for happiness, joy and health, their collective vision can create such a reality. Such a culture would be one that does not encourage disharmony and disease. That’s already a good start in revitalizing Eden.

CP: When you witness the range of responses to your material – from great joy to outrage, no doubt! – what is it that keeps you moving forward?

BL: The simplest answer is that I have found Heaven on Earth by personally applying the principles of the new science to the way I carry out my own life. I love my job of bringing this new science to the public, for in my travels, I have seen many people use this information to “taken control” of their own lives. There is nothing more joyous than to see an individual overcome physical and emotional adversity through self-empowerment. And on a more self-serving level, the more people create harmony in their world, the more harmony I experience in my world.

Reserve your place now! The full 2 Day conference fee is $695 plus GST. Space is limited and this conference is selling out quickly! For detailed information and registrations on the conference, go to: www.WEL-Systems.com/Awakening
Contact us if you have any questions. Take the leap and treat yourself to an unforgettable two days!

Today's Thought

"Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life.
Don't let them scare you unduly, for they keep boredom at bay and spark creativity."

R.I. Fitzhenry

Coming Attractions!

We are pleased to offer you the following seminars, workshops and programs. Each one designed to provide thought-provoking and life altering experiences for your on-going personal and professional development.

WEL-Systems Experiences: March to May

The listing above only shows the first scheduled date. For more details and the complete program schedule, see www.WEL-Systems.com/schedule.htm

Quick Updates

Sometimes, life demands that you get your hands dirty…

Creativity for Life

psssst ...don't forget that if you are the proud holder of any certification from the WEL-Systems Institute, you are eligible to register for the March 19-20 offering of Creativity for Life. Join a small group of curious discoverers for an experience guaranteed to open new doors and expand existing horizons! With your existing knowledge of The CODE Model™, we'll jump right into the creative process and paint, paint, paint!

Call Gwen at 254-7218 to register or visit www.PortalsPassages.com/programs/CFL.htm for more information

Creativity for Living

For those of you who have not had the pleasure of completing one of our in-depth certification experiences, we have not forgotten you! We know that those who are drawn to WEL-Systems tend to be curious critters. And even though you may have doubts of your ability to push Picasso off his pedestal, you sometimes find yourself wondering what kind of talents may be lurking under that placid exterior.

Creativity for Living is your invitation for exploration. Absolutely no previous artistic experience is required. All you need is an interest in exploring ...a curiosity to discover a creative spark that may be hidden, buried or dismissed ...a willingness to let yourself be a kid again, to laugh and play for a few delightful hours. We supply all the materials. All you need is your enthusiasm, your curiosity and some old clothes that you don't mind getting mucky.

Scheduled for May 13, 14 and 15, a time of year when nature is bursting forth around us, more information about Creativity for Living is available at www.tidepoolresources.com/programs/Creativity.htm. Or call Gwen at 254-7218 to chat about what might be possible for you.

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Extensive Interview with Louise – on Relationships

If you enjoyed reading the Relationships: The Webbing of Life chapter in “When the Horse Dies, Get Off…and Stop Dragging It Around!”, you’ll revel in the additional perspectives and insights in this in-depth interview with Louise by Angelique Shofar. Angelique is the founder of "The Spirit of Wellness", a talk show host, holistic health consultant, mother and an inspirational speaker and coach. She is also a monthly columnist with ‘Black Voice” on AOL and a regular contributor to “Mommy Too”. You may visit her web site at www.angeliqueshofar.com or contact her at spiritwellness2020@yahoo.com

With a practical focus and taking it beyond what’s you’ll find on the printed page, visit “Making Relation Sense:” at: www.mommytoo.com/february7.htm?emc=intellicontact&m=313012&v=8403

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Your Self Directed Career & From Survival to Thrival

Two great invitations for you to consider your life differently are just around the corner! If you have been feeling like you are mouldering away in a dead-end job or if you know big changes such as retirement, job reassignment or potential downsizing are in your future, Your Self Directed Career may make all the difference for you. Past participants have been astounded at the level of insights they've achieved in just one day. They've also reported a far greater capacity to see choices where they used to see demands ...to identify and communicate to others what their intentions and needs are. Scheduled for March 8th, the next offering of Your Self Directed Career can be taken as a stand-alone module or for credit towards your WEL-Systems Change Agent Certification. Visit www.progenerations.com/programs/YSDC.htm for more details or call Gwen at 254-7218 to register.

Consider for a moment that stress in an inside job! If you feel like you are barely surviving, that life takes a lot more energy and offers a lot fewer rewards than it used to, then you likely are experiencing your life as very stressful. At From Survival to Thrival you'll explore a very different take on the stress conversation and you'll quickly develop some simple, effective tools that will help you turn life back into an experience where you thrive. Previous attendees have marvelled at the level of change they've been able to create from a 1-day investment of time and commitment. They've discovered reserves of energy previously hidden; they've noticed, claimed and processed the stories they tell themselves that leave them feeling uninspired, unproductive and unrewarded. They've quickly created a new way to move through life with a vigor and excitement that is not only noticeable but contagious! Being offered on March 9th, From Survival to Thrival can be a stand-alone 'spring tonic for the soul' or a credit towards your WEL-Systems Change Agent Certification. Visit www.progenerations.com/programs/Survival.htm for more details or call Gwen at 254-7218 to register.

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Magic and Miracles

From Dr. Jackie M, Toronto, on her experience of   Catalyst for Change

“ This experience is almost beyond description, in the best of all possible ways. The teachings and experiences fit together in such a way that I was able to do new things and become new things. A vivid knowing of changing moments.

Of greatest significance was to finally have 2 people model what it is to open a space for movement , and hold it there, day after day. The awareness of more room inside myself and the growing ability to teach some of my patients how to create space, movement and flow inside themselves. And finally, moving forward in my experience of myself, by paying attention."

The next scheduled offering of  Catalyst for Change  is January 2006

Thought Waves

Raymond M. Landry - a Certified WEL-Systems® Catalyst and CODE Model Coach™ - has worked for over 18 years in Health and Social Services, specializing in the Addictions field. In the following piece, Ray invites you to consider the world of addiction through new eyes.

Reframing Addiction

Burned out? Bummed out? Stressed? Discouraged? Cynical? Tired? Exhausted? I will not ask why, but rather say “No Wonder!”.

In the present day conversation about “addictions” in the world, and the tendency to seek more and more pharmaceutical or medically based answers to controlling moods and behavior, we are still not succeeding to curb “addiction”. And whether we argue that we’ve diminished some use, in some ways, for some people, we are, as a society, finding new ways to “amuse” ourselves (i.e. – gambling, internet, porn). I’m not making that about good, bad, right, or wrong. No. To me it’s more about “what results are we getting?”. Are they the results we want, individually, or as a society, or not? And do we even know what else to do, if not what we’re already doing?). We keep adding even more pills and methodologies in a world that believes that there are entirely too many of those already, yet not the right ones at times. So I am left to wonder, “What else?”.

What else are we not paying attention to, by paying attention to the things we are paying attention to?! What else may be just beyond our line of sight that we are not able to see, because of our focused attention on the things we are trained to see?

Have you ever wondered “what else?”. My guess is that you probably have. I have known many of my colleagues in the world of addictions to question the systems, methods, policies, etc… Most of us have been frustrated at one time or another. Maybe that’s because we care! I know I care! I care about the results I get. I care that people are unhappy, depressed, and dying! I care that people hurt enough that they hurt others in the process of their surviving through whatever means.

Raymond M. Landry, owner-operator of Self Power Consulting/Pouvoir du Soi, brings an undeniable passion for life, "joie de vivre" and clarity of spirit into all interactions. His artistic sense as painter, musician, and writer offers those who seek the deep discovery of their own "talent for living", the space and security needed to explore all that is possible for them. Phone (705) 753-0687 or ray.oflight@personainternet.com

Ray will be offering a full day workshop at the May ‘Awakening the Quantum Biological Human” Conference, entitled ‘Reframing Addiction: The Power of One”.

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