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To All My Loved Ones,

It was really great to see a couple of you again. I know that when I was on leave from the front lines I wasn’t able to get in touch with everybody but please know that I wanted to — you are all in my heart, forever. Sarge says that if things stay quiet I’ll continue to get even more chances to come visit.

Lately the enemy has been putting less and less effort in fighting back, and when I utilize my NLP-Fu I can usually overpower them in one shot. Granted, this doesn’t mean that life is all better — I’m still back at work full-time does something other than my life’s passion (NLP), my business is still struggling (for the moment), the bank is still breathing down my neck, and I’m still behind on my rent (bless the kind people who have helped out on that one — YOU ROCK! — and I’ll be forever grateful) — but things have changed enough for me to see all those ‘negative’ things as just ‘temporary setbacks’ rather than signs of the impending death of all my life’s hopes and dreams. For the time, I remain in a constant state of numbness in order to stay in control of the rebellious habits that make up the faction of my mind commonly referred to by psychologists as ‘My Depression.’

In no time I expect my energy reserves will be up enough to get back to work on building my NLP career, catching up on paying some of the company’s debts with a second job and expanding my circle of business friends and relations… maybe soon I’ll be ready to even go out and see people again! Boo-ya!

Anyway, as it is, I probably won’t need to send any more letters from the front lines (at least for a while) because I’ll be able to stay in touch with everybody when I’m back home and being my true self (the happy, positive, patient, silly, can-do-anything Daniel that ya’all know and love). It’ll be good to get back to responding to emails, taking phone calls, get’n shit done, and making time to play with my son.

Oh crap! I gotta go everybody — Sarge just gave me a look to remind me I need to get some chow… one of the things all of us on the front lines of depression gotta do each and every day in order to stay in control of those unhealthy habits and negative filters is to eat and exercise — something a lot of the guys and gals out here forget to do — lucky for me that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and NLP gave me the ability to put a well trained Sargeant in charge of my unit, otherwise I’d never choose to do those kinds of things when I’m in the midst of battling anger and angst.

Coming home soon,
Daniel

P.S. Tell my little boy not to fear, he’ll see the real dad I can be again soon.

My Dearest Family and Friends,

Sarge says we might be heading home soon!!! (Hoo-ray!)

Every day the enemy seems to be breaking and running sooner and sooner. Their battle efforts have become more diminished and it’s been getting easier to over-come the onslaught of negative thoughts, ideas and mental images!

I’ve been gone to war for a long time now and this year, right from the beginning, has been a real battle… but we are winning. Some of the other guys and gals say I shouldn’t jinx it by telling you but I’m just so excited that I might get to be myself again soon.

Yeah, things have been sucking lately. That part is still true. When my business lost its main source of income a few months ago everything started going down hill… we used up all our savings to publish the book with hopes it’d save the day but it’s been just too little too late. Hell, I’ll even admit that it was pretty stupid to put all our eggs in one basket like that — but we had so many prospects there was no way it we could fail… however… we did.

Nothing panned out and it was the exact thing the Habits of Depression were waiting for to capitalize on. As I had mentioned in my first letter, their faction really is nothing more than a bunch of anti-positive propaganda filters for the mind… and boy were they able to leverage all the crappy things that went wrong from that point on. They made sure that I felt every tiny little thing that fell through was one more nail in the coffin of all my hopes and dreams. Even when things just faltered a little bit, those bastards were right there to creatively explain how it means I was cursed and doomed to lead an pitiful exists for the rest of my days.

Even now, on the shortwave radio, I can hear them faintly just beyond the drone of static day to day thoughts… propaganda about how it’ll never work… life is cruel… everyone hates you… etc. At first I tried not to listen to them but Sarge taught us how that’s a bad idea — they might be conducive to a happy and positive life, but they still have the best of intentions.

Some of the guys and gals say Sarge is full of shit — they said these negative terrorists which have taken refuge in our unconscious mind are all bad and need to be wiped out. In the end, I think Sarge was right. Originally, these so-called bad filters were just trying to protect us. As a child, when I failed over and over and over and it just hurt so damn much… well, at that point those filters were created as a way to protect myself from the pain of disappointment and loss. I mean, if you never dream of being happy, then you’ll never feel the pain of unhappiness.

Granted, they’ve become the enemy because their zealous attitude of trying to control the whole mind in order to avoid ever feeling of fear, anxiety, pain, hurt, loss, anger, sadness, jealousy, or any of the other unpleasant experiences of life… well, the truth is, now they’re causing those feelings. Those negative filters and bringing about a lot of negative feelings in my world — what once was the cure has now become the poison.

And so, today the battle rages on… but, perhaps I’ll get this uprising of depressing filters under control soon and maybe (just, maybe!) I’ll make home in time for my son’s 10^th birthday! I’ll write again as soon as I know more… until then, remember that I’m thinking of you and you still mean the world to me — each of you! Above all else, please be certain to give my little boy a hugs and kiss and tell him daddy sends his love (but don’t tell him I’m coming yet… I don’t want him to get his hopes up, just in case something happens to bolster the enemy resistence).

All my love,
Daniel

Dearest Family and Friends,

Some of you may have been wondering where I’ve been for a while and what’s been going on with me… some of you haven’t heard from me in a long time and I’m sure you may be curious why. Have I been working on a new book? Teaching lots of NLP courses? Gone on vacation? — Nope. I must sadly admit that I have once again been drafted to go to war in the great battle against depression. So, here I am, doing another tour of duty on the front lines of Anger and Angst.

It’s tragic out here and I miss you all very much. Lately it’s been pretty brutal — we see a lot of misfortune, heartbreak, and horror fighting on the front lines. It’s really hard to keep going some days but Sarge keeps pushing us. He can be really tough and mean, but that’s the only way we’ll all make it through.

It’s funny — people back home often think that Depression is a state… however, they’re wrong. Recently, in the last decade, I’ve even heard that psychologists have begun to identify depression as a behavior, even going so far as to say people are ‘Depressing’ rather than depressed … they’re wrong, too.

As a professional NLPer I can tell you that depression (in all its forms) are best likened to perceptual filters. Learning the habit of depressing was about developing the ability to see the world in a very unpleasant way — focusing on the negative in an unhealthy way. (For everybody wondering how you focus on negative things in a healthy way, it’s all about using the negative perceptions to motivate us to do what’s necessary to feel better rather then doing things to make it worse.)

God, I’m tired. Sometimes I don’t think people realize how much hard work it is being a soldier… even in this war. The amount of energy it takes to keep fighting the constant mental onslaught of negativity and bad feelings — sometimes I just wish I could sleep for weeks… but Sarge says that’s dangerous thinking. He’s really gotta bust my ass to get me going some morning, but if he didn’t I know I’d be one of those who’ll lose the battle.

I have to end this letter here before I get too run down. (Sarge says to always be careful to budget your energy wisely in war… save some in the reserves whenever possible) Sarge doesn’t know how much longer the uprising will last but I promise I’ll be home as soon as I can. Being out here in the barren and lonely landscape that is depression makes me realize how much I truly love you all and how much I miss good-times and sunshine — God I can’t wait until my awareness lets those things back in!

Until my next letter please tell everyone I miss them and especially remember to tell my little boy that even though daddy can’t play with him right now, I love him very, very much and think of him every day! I’ll write again soon.

Love always,
Daniel

Registration has now opened for the NLP Practitioner Certification Training program set to start in February 2010!

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) has been described as a modern branch of psychology. More specifically it’s a behavioral science comprised of the most advanced study of human behavior and how it’s structured in the mind. This deeper understanding of how people think and behave has numerous applications in healthcare, education, communication, business management, marketing and sales.

Student Testimonials:

“You are a truly gifted teacher. I’m so happy that I trusted my instincts and knew that NLP was something I needed to do. Your humour, charisma, confidence, intellect, passion, and devotion to your craft is truly inspiring.” – Nicki Blachford, NLP Practitioner Certification Graduate.

“You are a brilliant teacher and communicator! Your style is unique, inviting and non-assuming. You have a generous spirit and have the gift of bring out the best in others. Your encouragement is invaluable. There is a quality of openness and acceptance about you that creates a safe and respectful space for all. Thank you for being an inspiration!!!” – Annie Hopper, NLP Practitioner Certification Graduate.

“Daniel, you have been a wonderful teacher and mentor. You make these skills look so easy! Thank you for your kind words and words of encouragement. You listened to and acknowledged all of our questions and concerns… Thanks for making this course so fun!” – Tracey Johns, NLP Practitioner Certification Graduate.

“Daniel… Your teaching style is wonderfully approachable, inclusive and engaging. From your playful “Boo-Ya” and “Shweet” to your intricate and spellbinding metaphors you had my rapt attention.” – Lisa Jellison, NLP Practitioner Certification Graduate.

Dates and Times:

1. Module I
   • Saturday & Sunday, February 20 & 21, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
   • Saturday & Sunday, March 6 & 7, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
   • Saturday, March 20, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
2. Module II
   • Sunday, March 21, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
   • Saturday & Sunday, April 3 & 4, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
   • Saturday & Sunday, April 17 & 18, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
3. Module III
   • Saturday & Sunday, May 1 & 2, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
   • Saturday & Sunday, May 15 & 16, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
   • Saturday, May 29, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm
4. Testing
   • Sunday, May 30, 2010, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Module I: Training Outcomes
This first module will provide the background and foundational base of NLP. You learn how the human mind filters and stores information and ideas, how thoughts are formulated, and how belief structures are created. Topics will include the understanding and application of the principles behind the Metaphysical Laws of Attraction as well as some advanced interpersonal communication skills.

Module II: Training Outcomes (Pre-requisite: Module I)
The second training module will look at the pieces that make up thought structure within the ‘Mind.’ You will learn the process of how to use naturally occurring language patterns to identify, utilize and shift behaviors at both the conscious level and the unconscious level. Concepts and practice of conversational hypnosis will introduce you to the idea of trance and uses for a trance state.

Module III: Training Outcomes (Pre-requisite: Module II)
This final module in the practitioner program is focused on contextualizing and framing language patterns and how behaviors are anchored to personal triggers. You will be trained in ways of connecting with a person’s unconscious mind in order to bring out their deeper resources, and how to access and work with their inner structure of time. Ways of applying NLP beyond psychoanalysis will also be discussed.

Your Total Investment:
The Total Investment is for the complete Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner Certification Program is $2,025.00, which includes ALL 3 Modules (individually each module costs $675.00). Fee Includes:

• 120 hours of training
• Extensive handouts
• Countless exercises
• Applicable tools and techniques
• Complete written and practical testing
• Continued on-going personal and professional support after you return home
• An internationally recognized certificate showing your designation as an Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner

Easy Payment Plan Options:
You have the choice of one full payment or the option of dividing your payment into (Note: first payment due upon registration and then every 30 days for the remainder of the plan):

• 3 payments of $675.00, or
• 6 payments of $337.50, or
• 9 payments of $225.00, or
• 1st payment of $210.00, followed by 11 payments of $165.00

For complete information go to:

http://www.soaringsuccess.ca/career-training/nlp-career-training/nlp-practitioner-certification-program/