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Hi Everyone,
Just a note to say that all posts and future posts will be housed on my new website
www.mollymccormick.org
Come take a look...

I was feeling too chopped up with so many blogs and then a website. So in following my current work of mind body integration, I walked the talk and put it all on to one wordpress site. Ahhhh.
Have a wonderful day!

This is one of the waves from the Mavericks contest this year. I imagine myself as the surfer on the board saying, "Oh. My. God! Here I goooo..." What a terrifying thrill! But I also remember that these are surfers who are trained and experienced in big wave riding.

This picture reminds me of coaching clients as they embark on new journeys or businesses. They call me with ambitious plans and desires - searching for support, accountability and mirrored enthusiasm. The initial conversation also speaks of trepidation and fear. Who doesn't, when trying out something new?

The coaching process helps the client break their ideas down into manageable pieces - chunks they can comfortably work with. It would be similar to learning how to ride the smaller waves if they lacked the confidence and experience to ride the Maverick waves. This is why action plans work so well. The main goal is listed on the six month plan. All activities leading up to that final goal are broken down into accomplishments met in one and three month segments.

People have said, "Well why do I need a coach to do that? I can write this up for myself." And I would reply, "Yes, you most certainly can. But will you be accountable to yourself?" Having a coach, mastermind or business development group, etc. offers a psychological accountability that makes people do their work. It's even more effective because of the payment involved. It's been proven over and over that those who pay money for services engage more fully than those who do not. A coach also picks up cues or hiccups in the client's efforts that may be creating unconscious havoc for them. Quite simply, it's always good to have someone outside of your circle offer their observations.

I don't know about you, but I'm hitting 55 years in this upcoming birthday. The fact that my life is moving faster and getting shorter is making me think about those things I want done before I lay on my deathbed. I'm pulling out all the accountability stops to help me get those things done. Classes, a coach and supportive accountability groups keep me on my game so I'm doing more of "living my game" rather than "wishing away my time."

If you're got some plans that you've thought about for a long time, but haven't managed to take it seriously or break it down into smaller waves - give me a call and we'll get you paddling out to those maverick waves.

The Journey Home

The Journey

One day you finally knew
what you had to do, and began,
though the voices around you
kept shouting
their bad advice --
though the whole house
began to tremble
and you felt the old tug
at your ankles.

"Mend my life!"
each voice cried.
But you didn't stop.
You knew what you had to do,
though the wind pried
with its stiff fingers
at the very foundations,
though their melancholy
was terrible.

It was already late
enough, and a wild night,
and the road full of fallen
branches and stones.
But little by little,
as you left their voices behind,
the stars began to burn
through the sheets of clouds,
and there was a new voice
which you slowly
recognized as your own,
that kept you company
as you strode deeper and deeper
into the world,
determined to do
the only thing you could do --
determined to save
the only life you could save.

- Mary Oliver

I love this poem because it encapsulates the mind body integration work. When we start clearing the obstacles of deeply held beliefs and the energy it holds in the body....we can hear that "...new voice which you slowly recognize as your own." It is amazing what tumbles out when there is space created from the energetic release. But first you must have the courage to walk into the wild night.

Life on Life's Terms

My big sister passed away on the 29th of September at age 60. She had multiple health problems and challenges. For her body, it was a blessing to be relieved of the suffering and fighting to stay alive. For her spirit, I'm sure it is still a blessing to be free of earthly constraints.
For me, I am left with a hole in my heart that is running around looking for her to share my latest experiences, thoughts, laughs and all that we talked about when we got together. I am no stranger to grief but I guess I didn't expect to revisit this process quite so soon.
It is odd to experience a shifting family foundation. I know my foundation is in place but I took it for granted that it would be supported by a continuing relationship with family members. I have one sister left. My father in just one month's time has crossed over the line into dementia so I don't really feel like I "have" him anymore.
It is the beginning of a new season for me and my idea of family. I am so blessed by the many many friends that I can call family. I am blessed for the reminder that I was raised in a loving Catholic environment. I feel no need to "recover" from my Catholic upbringing. It was kind, loving and all priority was given toward service. The vigil that we had for Brigid reflected those values and I was reminded of how we girls were raised by our parents and by the Church.
My time, though sad, is full of gratitude and blessings for all that I have been given in this life. I am just a little closer than I was before in appreciating the experience of being alive. It doesn't last forever, that much is guaranteed.

My Teacher Rocks!

I've mentioned before that I'm studying with Wynn Tamura of www.mindbodyintegration.net. I'm also a client of his. I don't ask clients of mine to do anything that I haven't already experienced. I like testing the waters for others. Today I hobbled in to see Wynn, hoping for some relief from the bicycle tumble I took 15 days ago. I got what I wanted plus being blown away once with potency of matching the subconscious physical holding with old belief systems.

He hooked my right leg that had been stuck in pain since the accident around his arm while sending energy down the other leg. Actually I don't know what the hell he was doing but I plan on learning it! The pain had been sharp from day one and unlike the other aches and pains, did not change in focus or intensity. Wynn said to me, "Oh this isn't really about the accident. This is an old belief that you're holding on to."

Now granted, I'm the first to roll my eyes and say "Oh Brother!" when hearing these kinds of statements. I've heard this kind of thing from others and not been able to believe the practitioner nor trust them in any letting go fashion. However I have been working with Wynn for over three years and I do trust him. He had me go inside to my emotions and there it was. A very very old belief system that still rules my life. I was able to feel its weight and the tears rose to the surface, the emotional pain exposed. Ahhh acceptance. There it is. The sharp pain that had been dogging me for 15 days left. Just like that. It left.

Will it come back? Maybe. But it won't have the stronghold it had before, lounging in my denial. Did I know I was in denial? Nope. But I know now, what that looks like. Because the subconscious belief/wound is now much more conscious, I can make choices that I couldn't see before. Who knew? Who knew that such an old old belief could wreak such havoc in my poor ol beat up body? And yes, the accident can be seen as a gift...a way to release more stuff that isn't true and isn't necessary.
This work rocks!!

What is it?

Mind Body Integration is an educational process. People ask me if it falls into the realm of healing or therapy. Through education and the connection that happens has a result of learning something about yourself results in feeling healed.

But what is healing? To me, it feels spacious. It feels like I can take a deeper breath, that there is more room in my body to bring in air, inspiration. Engaging in this awareness work washes away the defenses of old traumas, hurts, shames that live within us unconsciously.

Once you feel the place in your body where that wound exists, physically, metaphorically and emotionally, something happens with the synergy and a new freedom surges in that wasn't there before.

It will just happen...

"Yogic Philosophy has an idea called “Spontaneous Right Action”. It means when the body and the mind are in harmony and we begin to do the right things to support our wellbeing it becomes easier and easier to make the best choice for ourselves on every level. We don’t have to “THINK” about it, we don’t have to FORCE ourselves to do the right things, to eat nourishing foods, to exercise correctly, to be considerate of those around us, to treat others with honesty and generosity … it will just happen!" Kay Rice Wellness Coach



This is a great description of the mind body integration work that I am doing. When a client experiences the flowing freedom that exists in the nonstop current of chi, something breaks open in their consciousness. A new perspective of responsibility, the kind that gives us relief 'Ahhh, there is something I can do about this. This is something I can grab hold of and actually change." It reduces the projection and manifestation of distractions - all those things that keep us from feeling deeply and experiencing life for what it is. The process in mind body integration work facilitates the touching of those areas, emotionally and physically. When the client is on the table, I touch the area that I can see is tight - either through their breathing, tightened musculature or rigidity. I ask them to feel my hand in that area...this is the first and basic mind body connection. Relaxing into the acknowledgement of connection awakens the flow in that area - feelings may come up or not. The first step has been taken. They have come into their body and the journey begins.