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Making Peace With Pumpkins

Originally written October 29, 2007. I’m dusting it off in anticipation of what’s to come in a few days…

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“Dad, will you help me with my pumpkin?”

The thing I’ve been trying to avoid has just happen. How do you say no to your 11 year old who needs help getting the “guts” out of the pumpkin she’s carving?

So I trudge over, like the convict walking to the firing squad. I scrape for a while with the tool meant for taking the stringy insides out of the orange gourd, then when there’s no other choice reach in and start pulling them out with my fingers.

It all my comes back…my rocky relationship with pumpkins.

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We were strictly a plastic pumpkin family growing up. I never had any real dealings with the fruit kind. I did try pumpkin pie once during Thanksgiving…didn’t like it at all and avoided it ever since.

But that night in 1983 when I sampled some pumpkin bread at a party was the thing that sealed the deal. I didn’t like it much but managed to finish the piece I was eating.

Maybe I’d been working on a stomach virus beforehand. Or maybe one of the other ingredients was spoiled.

Or maybe pumpkin was just plain bad news to my system. Whatever it was, it was about the sickest I’d ever been in a 24 hour period up to that point.

From then on pumpkin and I were enemies. I’d pick them out at the farm stands, carry them home, even throw them in the woods when they started to rot in early November.

Just don’t ask me to touch the insides or put them anywhere near my mouth.

It got to be the running joke in the family. Wanna gross Daddy out? Start talking pumpkins.

Over time as I got to feeling good and studying law of attraction I realized pumpkins are an extension of who I am. Of course that doesn’t mean I’d want to eat them.

But I also knew the feeling of dread around the big goofy orange thing was more a conditioned response. Pumpkin eating/touching = pain/ bad smells/hunched over a toilet bowl.

It didn’t have to be that way. I have enough self control and emotional intelligence to replace the movie running in my mind.

And it started with the two excited kids in the kitchen carving up their personal pumpkins into their favorite shapes.

And watching world class chefs do cool stuff with pumpkins on The Food Network didn’t hurt either.

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Will I ever sit down to a meal of Pumpkin Souflee? Possibly. But I’m not concerned about it right now.

I am however looking forward to making peace with the goofy orange creatures this year. They’re a part of the harvest season I enjoy.

And something tells me…as I get more comfortable with them, I grow closer to myself.

Your Pal,
Larry

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There’s A Reason Why Humans Laugh…

And here it is…

We are the only creatures on this particular planet (and least it seems that way) that have the capacity to act outside our hard-wired programming. Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly.

What are we supposed to do?

We’re supposed to play around with the glorious planet. We’re supposed to muck around, bump into stuff, try and fail, try and fail.

We’re supposed to argue, fight, discover fire, the wheel, electricity, the Internet and Lord knows what else.

We wouldn’t do this if we didn’t have the capacity to be major screw-ups. We wouldn’t be doing any of this if we didn’t have the Divine gift of self awareness, forgiveness, and laughter.

We are the only beings who laugh at themselves. We laugh not because something is “funny.” We laugh because it is our defense against what seems tragic. We turn our misfortune into our golden learning opportunities.

Laughter not only makes things bearable, it gives us the power to push forward, to our next screw-up, and eventual triumph.

Don’t take any of this stuff too seriously, folks. There’s a reason why this craziness is actually funny…by messing up and laughing at ourselves, we fulfill our birthright…our truly Divine nature.

Get out of your own way. Laugh a little. Live and love a lot.

Your Pal,
Larry

Laugh, learn, love, and for goodness sake, Get Out Of Your Own Way! Class begins Sunday September 13…on your phone. CLICK HERE for details.

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Getting Out Of Your Own Way

A couple of weeks ago I asked for your suggestions about what kind of class to offer this fall. I got a lot of responses…very different and creative thoughts

And yet it all came back to one main thing…

Getting Out of Your Own Way.

As many different thoughts as there were, the common denominator was the resistance to letting the good find you. There is no lack of desire or willingness to work hard. Some of you simply don’t know what you really want.

And more of you haven’t figured out how to get out of your own way. The circumstances were different, but the message was pretty much the same.

Tru dat…it all comes down to eliminating resistance - or Getting Out Of Your Own Way. Once that happens, ideas, opportunities and support bloom like cherries on the vine.

So course is going to be Getting Out of Your Own Way.

There are some basic principles of doing this, ones we pop it into your particular circumstances.

More information will be coming soon. Leave it at this…it’s going to be an extended course…one that gives you enough time to take it all in, roll it around your consciousness and get strong and healthy.

It’s also going to be with multiple instructors…people who have gotten out of their own way in a bunch of different areas…love, money, health, relationships, spirituality…the whole ball o’ wax.

AND…I’m going to remove an excuse…right from the beginning. I’m going to price it in a way that anyone who is ready to make a change will be able to participate.

Stay tuned to this Bat-channel for updates.

Your Pal,
Larry

P.S. I put that part about the money in because some of you are stuck in such a state of lack consciousness, it’s the first thing you thought of…and it continues to hold you back. I’m allowed to say that to you. I was $40,000 in credit card debt five years ago and about to lose my house. A few flips of awareness - the same ones I teach - took me from poor to rich.

P.P.S. I was rich even before the money started flowing in. I built up abundance in self love, skills, and support from others. As these happened I became someone who was supposed to have money flowing in. And flow it did! You can be broke financially - that’s a temporary state - and NOT poor. That’s a spiritual state. It’s become an overused word, but MANIFESTATION follows CELEBRATION, IMAGINATION and PERSPIRATION.

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Larry Hochman’s Interview With Dr. John Spencer Ellis

Hi All,

On Friday July 24 I did a telephone interview with Dr. John Spencer Ellis. John is the editor and author of THE CODE. This is an ebook that features contributions from some of the most important thinkers and trainers in personal development, including T. Harv Ecker, Dr. Joe Vitale and Marie Diamond. It also includes chapters from lesser known but profound trainers, including David DiFrancesco, Natasha Linton, Scott Brandon Hoffmann, Russell Yermal, Cheryl Price, and some guy named larry hochman (wink).

The interview with John was great on several accounts. A lot of trainers and authors get excited about their work…sometimes to the point where they have to be peeled off the ceiling.  John is definitely passionate about growth and abundance. But he has a calm, easy to follow quality that was easy to connect to and stay with.

CLICK HERE to listen to the interview.  It’s about half an hour long, and well worth the time for the inspiration you will get from it.

And pick up your copy of THE CODE.  CLICK HERE to take a look.

Your Pal,
Larry

P.S. Another great thing John mentioned in the interview is that there is not a “one size fits all” prescription for happiness and peace.  We all have different needs and orientations.  Some of the authors in THE CODE will have points of view and styles we won’t relate to.  But some will inspire and move us into action. Maybe I’m one of them.

P.P.S. My chapter is a bit different from the rest. It’s actually an adaptation from a book of mine, SO, YOUR KID WANTS TO GO TO COLLEGE. It’s about the four most dangerous assumptions you can make for your child’s education. Although it’s about teens, it really relates to anyone looking to continue their education in any area.

Technorati Tags: college admissions, College planning, Joe Vitale, John Spencer Ellis, larry hochman, Marie Diamond, T. Harv Ecker, The Code

Tears Dry On Their Own

At the end of a workout at the gym I was watching the music video loop on the closed circuit TV. That’s often fun, with the mix of neat oldies, cutting edge new stuff and a few obscure songs I’m thinking were throw in’s from the music company.

Right after “Roxanne” from The Police came a song I hadn’t heard before. It was called “Tears Dry On Their Own.” The melody and beat were sampled from “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye. The voice was that of a powerful, commanding, assertive yet vulnerable woman. She had access to her own emotions but chose to exercise control over them. It was strong, and nothing like any other pop/soul voice I heard in a long time.

I took a look at the end of the video to see who it was. It was Amy Winehouse.

Hmmmm…

The only things I knew about Amy Winehouse were the little snippets of stories on the Internet. Drug abuse, being booed offstage, lots of public antics. It was the classic “bus accident” story. It’s terrible, and you can’t help but look. “Thank God it’s someone else and not me.”

There are lots of reactions people have to the Amy Winehouse story. Pity, judgment and jealousy are the most common ones I’ve witnessed. I don’t know much about her, and I’m not particularly interested in finding out.

But that voice. It reminds me of Rickie Lee Jones, my favorite female singer. In her early years she battled alcoholism, then became that haunting voice and that haunting beautiful music.

Amy Winehouse has soul. And demons, which are human frailties. Some take delight in putting her down. In a perverse way it’s comforting not to have to face the genius of others. We get to believe the earth is flat. We tell ourselves that those who strive, fail. Don’t you dare step over the line!

If you’ve never heard it, take a listen to Tears Dry On Their Own. She accessed bravery, beauty and self-love. Not holding herself back doesn’t make her less.

Sneering at and celebrating her downfall holds us back from the same glory she’s touched - and may touch again. By the time you read this she may have pulled herself together. Or she still may be struggling. Or she may have surrendered and died.

Love her. Send her your best. GIVE her - and yourself - your best.

Your Friend,
Larry
http://NoMoreHoldingBack.com

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Farewell to FAREWELL TO FEAR. New Class Forming Instead

One of the important things about being a trainer or coach is reading the needs of the people you serve. We just finished a session of the teleclass: FAREWELL TO FEAR. The progress folks made was amazing, especially one person in particular who catapulted herself into an entirely new - and better - life situation.

Yet for all the amazing stuff that happened I noticed something interesting…people had hard time putting their fingers on exactly what their FEAR was. They knew they wanted to make something good happen. But the focus was on the desire, not the fear.

So I decided to do something different for Round Two. I’m dusting off the original curriculum I put together for my NO MORE HOLDING BACK course and substituting it for FAREWELL TO FEAR.

Truth is, they really aren’t that much different. Because F.T.F. actually focused very little on the fear itself and more on the good stuff that’s waiting for you on the other side of the fear.

The marketing experts tell us people will do more to avoid pain than get pleasure. I don’t disagree, but I also like the idea of leading with a different energy.

no more holding back is all about living what’s inside us…without the barriers of doubt…and yes, fear.

For those of you who have already enrolled, hang onto your hats. It’s going to be phenomenal!

If you haven’t enrolled, and want to spend an hour each Sunday evening beginning July 12 designing the life of your dreams - and learning how to LIVE it - please email me at Larry@NoMoreHoldingBack.com. Let’s have a chat and see if this is the right thing for you.

I’m excited for you…and all of us!

Your Pal,
larry hochman

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Round Two Of FAREWELL TO FEAR!!!

Well, Round One is going FANTASTIC!!!

People are laughing at the things which used to make them afraid.  They’re also creating friendships, a support system, and the courage to move forward.

They’re already doing things they didn’t think they’d be able to do.

And we’re only halfway through the class!

So…here comes Round Two!

Description: same as Round One…

FAREWELL TO FEAR
Six Weeks To Feeling And Doing Great

How would your life be different if you moved with courage and confidence?

What would happen if instead of being paralyzed by being afraid, you accepted the challenges and used your energy to do things you never thought possible?

What will happen when you learn to laugh at things you’re afraid of, then live the way you were meant to live?

What will be different in six weeks in your career? Your business?  Your body? Your relationships?

If you’re ready to put down your fear and pick up the BEST parts of your life, then come join us at FAREWELL TO FEAR.

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FAREWELL TO FEAR is for people who…

* Are held back by their own fear and anxiety.

* Are not getting what they want from their business, career, or relationships because of fear.

* Are trapped in a cycle of negativity, failure, and self-blame.

* Constantly begin new diets, exercise programs, business plans, etc., then quit before they see results.

* Have decided they are ready for something better than they’ve been living and are willing to work hard and have fun while getting there.

FAREWELL TO FEAR is a six week program, delivered by audio and email. You will…

* Explore the roots of human fear, and understand how being afraid can be a good thing.

* Understand the differences between healthy risk-taking and irrational fear.

* Get clear about what you REALLY want.

* Use the PROVEN principles of guided relaxation, biofeedback,  behavioral conditioning and rational emotive therapy to help you feel better and more relaxed right away.

* Use a step by step process to break down your FEAR response and replace it with self-confidence and optimism.

* Do things you never thought possible for yourself.

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Can you eliminate crippling fear, shame and being angry with yourself?  Can you replace them with feeling bold, good, strong and proud?

Give yourself six weeks and watch the person you were SUPPOSED to be come out.

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FAREWELL TO FEAR meets on Sundays at 8:30 PM Eastern beginning  July 12, 2009 and going through August 23. Each session lasts approximately one hour.

Participants will also receive a workbook with self-guided instruction, lessons and “homework” that will reinforce the power of the live sessions.

LIVE PARTICIPANTS will have the opportunity to participate directly, discuss their individual situations and get live support during Sunday sessions. They will also be able to email directly with the group leader, and be eligible for discounts on personal coaching.

All participants will receive a recording of each session, so they can continue to learn, grow and achieve beyond their wildest dreams.

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Tuition:
Live Participant: $297.00**
Listen and Read Only: $127.00

**NOTE: Because we want to make sure each live participant is receiving an abundance of time and attention during Sunday sessions, the number of live participants will be limited to TEN people. First come, first serve.  Listen and Read Only Participation is unlimited.

TO REGISTER:

1. Email: Larry@NoMoreHoldingBack.com with the subject line: FAREWELL TO FEAR

2. Include your name, mailing address, daytime and evening phone numbers, and Skype ID, if you have one.

3. Write a BRIEF summary of the results you would like to experience by participating in FAREWELL TO FEAR.

4. Indicate your preference for Live Participant or Listen and Read Only.

5. My office will contact you to confirm your participation and make arrangements for payment of tuition.

Time to rise above, break through and enjoy life as a person who is independent of fear.

Your Pal,
Larry

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Can You Lose Your Fear In Six Weeks?

Announcing a Program That Will Change The Way You Live…

FAREWELL TO FEAR
Six Weeks To Feeling And Doing Great

How would your life be different if you moved with courage and confidence?

What would happen if instead of being paralyzed by being afraid, you accepted the challenges and used your energy to do things you never thought possible?

What will happen when you learn to laugh at things you’re afraid of, then live the way you were meant to live?

What will be different in six weeks in your career? Your business?  Your body? Your relationships?

If you’re ready to put down your fear and pick up the BEST parts of your life, then come join us at FAREWELL TO FEAR.

*** ***

FAREWELL TO FEAR is for people who…

* Are held back by their own fear and anxiety.

* Are not getting what they want from their business, career, or relationships because of fear.

* Are trapped in a cycle of negativity, failure, and self-blame.

* Constantly begin new diets, exercise programs, business plans, etc.,
then quit before they see results.

* Have decided they are ready for something better than they’ve been living and are willing to work hard and have fun while getting there.

FAREWELL TO FEAR is a six week program, delivered by audio and email. You will…

* Explore the roots of human fear, and understand how being afraid can be a good thing.

* Understand the differences between healthy risk-taking and irrational fear.

* Get clear about what you REALLY want.

* Use the PROVEN principles of guided relaxation, biofeedback,  behavioral conditioning and rational emotive therapy to help you feel better and more relaxed right away.

* Use a step by step process to break down your FEAR response and replace it with self-confidence and optimism.

* Do things you never thought possible for yourself.

*** ***

Can you eliminate crippling fear, shame and being angry with yourself?  Can you replace them with feeling bold, good, strong and proud?

Give yourself six weeks and watch the person you were SUPPOSED to be come out.

*** ***

FAREWELL TO FEAR meets on Sundays at 8:30 PM Eastern beginning  May 17, 2009 and going through June 21. Each session lasts approximately one hour.

Participants will also receive a workbook with self-guided instruction, lessons and “homework” that will reinforce the power of the live sessions.

LIVE PARTICIPANTS will have the opportunity to paricipate directly, discuss their individual situations and get live support during Sunday sessions. They will also be able to email directly with the group leader, and be eligible for discounts on personal coaching.

All participants will receive a recording of each session, so they can continue to learn, grow and achieve beyond their wildest dreams.

*** ***

Tuition:
Live Participant: $247.00**
Listen and Read Only: $127.00

**NOTE: Because we want to make sure each live participant is receiving an abundance of time and attention during Sunday sessions, the number of live participants will be limited to TEN people. First come, first serve.  Listen and Read Only Participation is unlimited.

**Live Participants understand and agree to having recordings of their participation being made available to other group participants and possible use by Larry Hochman at his sole discretion, including possible sale or distribution to non-participants at a later date, without compensation for participation.

TO REGISTER:
1. Email: Larry@NoMoreHoldingBack.com with the subject line:

Technorati Tags: Feeling Better, Feeling More Confident, larry hochman, Overcoming Fear

Let’s Talk Turkey!

OK, I know the vast majority of you reading this are in North America.  So I’m going to tell you about something that’s going to seem way outside what you see as your range of possibility.  It’s expensive, it requires a passport, a commitment of a week, and if you’re a single, possibly having a roommate.

I just lost half the reading audience with that first paragraph.  And that’s fine.  We aren’t looking for non-adventerous types.

And if you’re someone whose idea of a good vacation is a standard issue hotel room, outdoor pool (complete with screaming kids), mid-priced chain restaurant fare and predictable tourist attractions, feel free to stop reading right now.

Just lost a few more.  Some of you prefer the safety of sameness.  God bless…everyone’s entitled to their own brand of fun.

Now for the rest of you…pay attention.  You’re about to be offered something that has the potential to transform the way you think and feel…for a lifetime.

What if there were a journey that combined the best features of personal development “boot camp” - no choice other than to participate, learn and grow, with the best of luxury, opulence, sensory delights and unconditional love washing over you?

What if you were surrounded by truth, beauty and dynamic peace?  What if you were immersed in the language of success?

What if you - along with 13 others -  got the undivided attention of four world class trainers of attraction and success for six days?

What would change?  Everything.

See why I set this up the way I did?  This journey is NOT for everyone.  It’s demanding, it’s expensive and it requires a commitment most won’t be willing to make.

A few details: The Angelo II sets sail from Gocek, Turkey on June 30, 2009, and returns July 5.  The unbelievable beauty of the Meditteranean Sea awaits.  Delicious cuisine aboard the boat.  New friends, each of whom makes the same commitment to their own success, and shares in yours.  Hard work, followed by relaxation and play.

And who is providing the training?  Pardon me for saying so, since I’m one of them, but this is an all star lineup if ever I heard one!

The star power is provided by BOB DOYLE.  Most of us know Bob from The Secret and The Opus.  He’s also the creator of the Boundless Living Challenge and Wealth Beyond Reason.  He’s responsible for helping to create more prosperity than just about anyone I’ve ever worked with.

Next is MICHAEL MORNINGSTAR.  Michael is a protege’ of Tony Robbins and has studied with Mark Victor Hansen and Deepak Chopra, among others.  Michael’s specialty is integrating the physical elements - exercise, nutrition and meditation - with our spirit and helping us turn into fully integrated people…whose bodies are our allies.

Next is LYDIA PROSCHINGER, the founder and energy behind the journey.  Well known as an E.F.T. coach and practicioner, “Serendipity Jane” helps people release blocks to peace, harmony and prosperity.  Lydia is one of those people who approaches with warmth and gentleness; and before you know it she is deep inside your resistance, gently but firmly prodding and poking the your barriers away.

And finally, yours truly: LARRY HOCHMAN.  What’s my specialty?  Helping people move past fear.  I’ve taken thousands of scared, frustrated, paralyzed people and turned them into risk takers, rule breakers, soul shakers and courageous champions.  And I often do it in a fun way.  If you’ve seen my videos, you know what it is.  And yes, I’ll be doing it on board.  (wink)

But that’s it for the big pitch.  All the information you need is right here.  You can join up in the free community, whether you sail with us or not.  If you’re feeling REALLY strongly about this, Lydia has set a special discount rate for those who commit to the cruise by April 22.

My request of you: make a decision about what kind of commitment you are willing to put into your life.  If you want to play out the string, head for the nearest Burger King and order that whopper.  Then turn on the television.

If you want an extraordinary experience, one which stays with you long after we sail back to port, and are willing to invest…take a close look.

Your Partner in Prosperity,

Larry

P.S.  How cool will it be to swap stories with your associates?

“Where did you go on vacation?”

“Florida.  We went to the amusement parks and waited on line for 1/2 the trip.  How about you?”

“Turkey.  Sailed the Meditteranean, studied with world class coaches and made life long friends.  My business has already taken off.”

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Spring Awakening Special

Yes, I am recommending something of my own.  I know how valuable it is, so I’m not the least bit shy about sharing with you here.

If you were on my SPRING AWAKENING COACHING CALL on April 1, you heard me talking about it.  Yes, it’s part marketing ploy.  Mostly, it’s a chance to inspire you and focus your energy into creating some REALLY good stuff in your life - in a cost effective way.

So without further delay: The SPRING AWAKENING SPECIAL….

1. My e-book: HOW TO JUGGLE (and Change Your Life Forever). Hint: if you like this video, you’ll LOVE the book.

2. My other e-book: no more holding back: Humor, Wisdom and Inspiration To Move You From Here To There. More than 100 pages of some of my best stories, plus 21 bonus tips to bring the good stuff into your life.

3. (Drumroll please) A one hour laser coaching session by phone or Skype. Let’s get you moving in the right direction once and for all!

Separately, these items go for $212.00. From now until this Sunday April 5 I am practically GIVING them away for $37.00.

Wanna jump start your spring? Wanna move out of fear and into inspiration and activity? Throw down with me!

TO PARTICIPATE:

Send me an email at LarryHochman@SBCGlobal.net. Subject line: SPRING AWAKENING. Include your name, phone number, and best time to reach you.

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