A Picture & 100 Words: The Incredible Visualization Exercise I Will Never Forget


The Visualization Exercise I Will Never Forget

Ten years ago, my friend approached me in the kitchen at the financial firm where we worked. He asked if he could walk me through a psychological visualization exercise.

“Sure. Let’s do it.”

I had no idea what I was signing up for, nor did I care. I would have donated four quarts of blood before returning to that particle board desk under the fluorescent lights.

It was a powerful exercise that revealed abandoned desires, hidden fears, and subconscious beliefs.

I have no idea who created it. A few weeks ago, I did my best to recreate it from memory. Give it a go.


A Valencian sunset ... from my kitchen

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A Picture & 100 Words

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