Change your cognitive thinking with Access Bars
Cognitive Power.
Change your thoughts. Change your world – Norman Vincent Peale
This is a phrase that we’ve more than likely encountered at some stage in our life. It’s a phrase that’s worthy of a thorough examination and I’d go as far as saying that it can even prompt some serious introspection. Oddly enough, this phrase is on the main page of my website. I’ve personally always been curious about the cognitive power that our mind can have over us. I’ve recognized this past year how a considerable number of thoughts have led me down this incredible, entrepreneurial-spirited path that I’m on. It hasn’t always been easy. I’m prone to self-defeating notions and have often refuted and second-guessed my accomplishments.
I’ve always wished I could forgo this ill-favored character flaw. It doesn’t serve me, so why would I allow it to take up any space in my life? Sometimes our thoughts covertly fester in a way that has subconsciously changed our views. Our thoughts eventually become our intentions thus manifesting a reflection of how we react to the world around us.
Counteracting this quality has always been at the forefront of my mind. I’ve had numerous events happen in my life that I can specifically pinpoint as the outcome from having had positive, self-assured thoughts. The problem is — sustaining that same level of positivity in the face of adversity. It’s by no means an easy feat.
While the self-employed journey has continued to bring me some incredible opportunities, I admit that I could unquestionably elevate the level of my success if only I could cultivate a more affirmative mentality.
That brings me to… ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS!
I was first approached by a PR agency that was orchestrating a press event for something called Bars Media Day back in April. After reading the introduction of the service, I decided fairly quickly that it was something of interest to me. I should mention that I don’t easily fall for any of the Los Angeles new-age claptrap services that seemingly offer obscure results. I’m always open to learning about new techniques but do remain skeptical typically.
Without really knowing the minutiae of how it worked – I was decisively intrigued by the following points:
“This process can help with: Greater mental clarity, Motivation, Significant increase in joy & happiness, and Deeper relaxation:
These were all factors that I was, of course, eager to improve upon.
When I arrived at the event space, I was greeted by a woman named Jessica with a wonderful energy. I soon after learned that she would be facilitating and ‘running my bars‘. It turns out that she was also a life coach – no wonder her energy was incredibly positive!
I had absolutely no idea whatsoever as to what expect. For all I knew, I would be doing yoga, with a crystal in one hand and a kombucha in the other – that sounds like joy and happiness, right? To me, it sounds like pure bliss!
Jessica explained that Bars is different than any other modality and focuses on 32 points on the head (okay, so it definitely sounds like I won’t be doing yoga with kombucha) — and that it’s essentially like hitting the delete button on all of your excess files — & what happens to your computer when your hard drive is way too full? It doesn’t work properly – it would seem befitting that the same concept can be applied to your mind and overall wellbeing.
During the process of having my bars ran, I felt fleeting sensations of tingling and sweeping lightness that came over my body – but the most interesting thing that I noticed during it… was the heat emitting from the back of my head. ENERGY YA’LL!
After the hour was over, I stood up and… WOW. For the first time in what I would have to guess as being 5+ years, I could detect no ounce of anxiety whatsoever. Anxiety can sometimes be a tricky little thing because even when you’re not incredibly cognizant of its presence or the hindrance it can cause, it’s usually there on the backburner playing a role in some capacity.
BUT THIS! I truly felt a sense of lightness and ease that I had never experienced before. I left feeling awoken and open. That’s the best way that I can describe it. I knew that it was a feeling that if sustainable, could truly alter how I show up in the world. Needless to say, I was hooked. I contacted Jessica and arranged a day to learn how to facilitate BARS myself alongside my boyfriend.
Here is a list of the most noticeable differences after just two weeks of Running Bars with my boyfriend:
- If a presented offer doesn’t work out, I don’t feel defeated – only motivated to get a bigger, better, and more befitting one!
- Saying NO to things that do not serve me or offer any sense of real reciprocity all of the sudden felt easier
- I felt a greater sense of patience in most circumstances that previously used to challenge that beautiful quality
- Situations of negativity that used to consume me, even if only partially impact me, no longer felt like they weighed me down
- I felt like I had an easier time recognizing my accomplishments and improvements (for me this is a HUGE one because often I feel like I’m my own worst critic at times). Being able to tell yourself “you’re doing great” can really propel you towards more opportunity.
- Spending more quality time with my boyfriend
- Turning in from work at a reasonable hour (I could continue to work 16 hour days even if 3 hours of that day isn’t an optimal use of my energy)
- I cleaned and organized way more frequently than I use to. This may seem like a small detail – but to me, it was massive considering before I use to seldom have the energy.
- I stepped up my entrepreneurial game and created 8 new detailed Business Intelligence spreadsheets so that I can track my expenses, revenue, goals, etc .. like a boss!
- It has become much easier to maintain a steady gym routine
There you have it. I’m sure I’m forgetting some – but the most exciting part about all of this is that I feel like I’m only just starting to scratch the surface with Access Bars. I feel like the longer I do it, the more boundless the outcomes will be.
Here are some helpful links you can reference for more information:
- Access Consciousness
- Jessica Colp – BARS Facilitator and Life Coach
- More Information about Access Bars
Helen Ridley
@ 10:50 am
Great read..
THANKS. 🌹
Nora
@ 7:29 pm
I really enjoyed reading this. I saw your Instagram post about Bars a month back and I’m really happy that you share more insight about it
Stephanie
@ 4:29 pm
AMAZING! I want to try!!
Polly
@ 7:27 pm
I’ve never heard of this. Thank you so much for sharing this!!! I have been looking for a holistic way of alleviating my anxiety. Working out and being outside have helped a lot but I still felt like I could be doing more. I will definitely be looking into this!
Hollie
@ 5:22 am
It works really well for me