MMP081 - Surrender to Uncertainty with Dr. David Grand

In this special episode, we talk with the developer of
Brainspotting, Dr. David Grand.


David and I connect during one of the difficult weeks of COVID19,
with David calling in from his make-shift office on Long Island
given the serious outbreak in New York City.


The community from which I broadcast (Sun Valley, Idaho) was also
experiencing great stress given a rapid spread of the virus. You
can read more about how COVID19 hit mountain towns hard
here:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/ski-vacation-hot-spot-becomes-virus-ground-zero-in-idaho


Here are the sixteen mantras from this episode:


Mantra #1: Time distortion is due to being in the subcortex of
the brain.


Mantra #2: During this period of existential trauma, we may
experience states such as dissociation, shut down, denial, and
hyper-hyper vigilance.


Mantra #3: This existential trauma presses on the underlying
traumas we are still processing from our childhoods.


Mantra #4: This is not the time to make big decisions.


Mantra #5: This is, however, a time to set your priorities. We
are being forced to evaluate what is important and what is not
important.


Mantra #6: We must slow down, be curious, and observe.


Mantra #7: We are safe in the present moment; we must bring
ourselves back from ruminations about the past and worries about
the future and focus on the here and now.


Mantra #8: In the present moment, allow uncertainty, be curious,
and mindfully pay attention.


Mantra #9: If not now, when?


Mantra #10: A karmic “pause button” has been hit.


Mantra #11: In adversity, there is opportunity.


Mantra #12: Distractions are a good thing. Embrace hobbies,
movies, cleaning, cooking, any other activity that focuses your
attention. I will be out in the garden with my hubby this
weekend:
https://makeeverythingfun.com/top-reasons-garden-kids-spring/


Mantra #13: Stop and observe the majesty of nature


Mantra #14: Be generous to yourself


Mantra #15: Be generous to others


Mantra #16: We are in a major “reset” period as a paradigm shift
occurs in the world. A foundational principle of Brainspotting,
the Uncertainty principle, offers guidance on how we can move as
gracefully as possible through this challenging period.


More about Dr. David Grand
David Grand, Ph.D. is the developer of Brainspotting, the
groundbreaking relational brain-body-mindfulness based method. He
is the author of Brainspotting: The Revolutionary New Therapy for
Rapid and Effective Change and the co-author of This is Your
Brain on Sports. Dr. Grand is involved in humanitarian activities
with survivors of 9/11, Katrina and Sandy Hook/Newtown. He is a
member of the board of directors of Talk To Me Post Tour
Processing (TTMPTP). He has accomplished breakthroughs in
performance and creativity with Brainspotting Sports Work and
Brainspotting Acting Coaching. Dr. Grand has been widely featured
in the media including The NY Times, NBC National News, The
Discovery Channel, CNN, MSNBC, Sports Illustrated, and Sirius
Radio.

LINKS:


www.brainspotting.com

Brainspotting: The Revolutionary New Therapy for Rapid and
Effective Change:
https://www.amazon.com/Brainspotting-Revolutionary-Therapy-Effective-Change/dp/B07ZS2WDB3/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=david+grand&qid=1585919829&sr=8-3


This is Your Brain on Sports:
https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Sports-Performance/dp/1608448649/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=david+grand&qid=1585919804&sr=8-1


Biolateral Music/ Sound Healing:
https://www.amazon.com/Brainspotting-BioLateral-David-Grand-PhD/dp/B00ID3R0EU/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=david+grand&qid=1585919829&sr=8-2