Magical Moments: Discover How to Easily Create More in Your Daily Life

by Deborah Borgen, Kim Bjørnqvist

Overview

Get in touch with your hidden gifts, rid yourself of worry and stress, and change your life for the better with this inspirational guide.
A near-death experiences revealed to Deborah Borgen that humans have many unused resources within.
 
In Magic Moments, she shares how anyone can access these enormous, hidden possibilities that we all contain. She offers a step-by-step manual anyone can use to access their innate resources. Also included are simple exercises and techniques for creating a smooth flow in your daily life.
 
By implementing the steps in this guide, you will soon see the importance of having life visions to stretch towards. Your gut feelings and creativity will be enhanced, giving you creative solutions to life's challenges. And you will experience the joy of a new consciousness that will create more magical moments.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781614488040
Publisher:	Morgan James Publishing
Publication date:	10/01/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	202
File size:	906 KB

About the Author

Deborah Borgen was born in Canada, but grew up in Oslo, Norway. She has been a successful teacher for many self-improvement courses. Deborah is well known in Norway from several Norwegian TV-series. In January 2010, after 24 years of research and development, Deborah presented her own new program: From gut feeling to goal-oriented self-development. She is the founder and leader of Unique Mind ESP, a company that aims to spread this program to people throughout the world.Kim Bjornqvist has his background in advertising. For the past 12 years he has worked on developing ideas for TV series in two of Norways largest production companies. Kim has previously written two books, both in Norwegian. He is now self-employed as a consultant for advertising and TV. He also lectures for businesses and serves as a guest lecturer at several film schools outside of his home country of Norway.

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CHAPTER 1

You have unlimited potential — and unlimited possibilities

"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind a loyal servant. We have built a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift."

— Albert Einstein (1879–1955)

You've made a wall chart showing the development of humans. At the very top is the word DEVELOPMENT. What do you mean by that?

Yes, I've made the wall chart as simple as possible in order to communicate my intuitive understanding. On this chart, development means the development of human beings, the development of the brain over time as well as self-development, or own development to put it another way.

A human consists of two parts: a physical outer and a creative inner level. We have five physical senses that help us to orient ourselves in the physical world, and we have an ESP sense that helps us to orient ourselves within. The ESP sense is explained in another chapter. Everything is first created at an inner level before it appears at the physical level. An airplane, for example. Someone first got the idea at their inner creative level, and then it was built physically for all to see. All new creation happens in this way.

On the left side of the chart we find the word "conscious," and on the right side the word "subconscious." Conscious is everything we are aware of while awake, that we experience with our five physical senses, and all that we know about ourselves and others. The subconscious is all that we are not aware of while awake, and the goal is to increase access to the subconscious in order to increase our consciousness in daily life.

Do you mean that the place called the DNA zone on the chart is the place where the subconscious becomes available to us?

Yes, that's right, and it is in addition the area for balance, another thing that is important for me to tell you about.

Why is that so important?

We have two brain hemispheres that take care of different tasks, and the corpus callosum transfers information between the two hemispheres. When the lines of communication are open we are able to use all of our potential.

Dr. Roger Walcott Sperry was a neuropsychologist who was one of those awarded the 1981 Nobel Prize in medicine for his research about the two brain hemispheres, and since then more research has been done in this area.

We use our left brain hemisphere when we talk, write, solve mathematical problems, think logically and analyze. The right brain hemisphere is the center for creativity, imagination, emotions, comprehension and understanding.

On the left side of the chart we see the word "analysis." This is because our left brain hemisphere deals with analysis and examines details. When examining a forest, for example, the left brain hemisphere would see only one tree at a time. On the right side of the chart you will see the word "synthesis," which means forming a complex whole by combining. In this case, the right brain hemisphere is able to see the whole forest.

On the left side of the chart you will also find a scale showing levels of brainwave frequencies, which happens to coincide with the development of the brain by age in years. Scientists have for many years divided the frequency levels into four main groups, but now an important fifth one has been added. Depending on the level of brainwave frequencies that we have, possibilities exist that we have not earlier believed or understood. This book and the course I have designed helps people to discover for themselves what these possibilities are.

You need to explain that more thoroughly!

There is electrical activity in our brains that is measured by an electroencephalograph (EEG). The activity is measured in hertz, or cycles per second. Professor Emeritus in psychology, Hans Berger, was one of the first who carried out such measurements in the 1920s, so these cycles are also known as Berger rhythm.

Briefly about the groups

Gamma (30–40 hertz, high Gamma 40–50 hertz) is among other things associated with a good memory and learning process. Gamma activity increases when we are under great pressure and is also associated with alertness and ingenuity.

Beta (12–25 hertz, high Beta 25–30 hertz) is a level that relates to the activities of the left brain hemisphere. Beta activity that is too high can lead to stress, anxiety and anger, and can cause the body to go into a state of emergency preparedness. At this level we are consciously awake and steered by our will. We are also limited by time and space.

Alpha (8–12 hertz) is related to light sleep and daydreaming. It is at this level that our two brain hemispheres are able to communicate.

Theta (4–8 hertz) is related to deeper sleep, narcosis and hypnosis. We gain access to a level where we can make lasting changes.

BLDΔBLD (1–4 hertz) relates to deepest sleep, and at this level we gain access to a more comprehensive perspective, including empathy. A combination of Delta and Gamma frequencies gives alertness and ingenuity, sharp focus and presence of mind. Delta is also a level for connection to something greater than oneself, a solidarity.

You often use a simple metaphor to explain this.

Yes, I use Freud's metaphor of the mental iceberg as an illustration of the full potential we have as humans and how the conscious and the subconscious are related to each other.

An iceberg is constantly moving, and only about ten per cent of it is visible. The rest lies below the surface of the water and is the part that steers the floating iceberg. Since the iceberg is in water and water moves, this means that the lower part becomes visible at times due to the movement of waves.

If we compare this to the chart of the brain, the visible part of the iceberg would be the physical exterior, where we are awake and conscious. The brainwave frequencies would be Gamma and Beta, with the tasks of the left brain hemisphere dominating. Since the surface of the water moves up and down, we can gain access to the subconscious now and then, but it still remains a part of the subconscious. An example might be that we get an idea for a good creative solution while we are awake, without being aware that it comes from the subconscious level.

I equate the part of the iceberg that is under the surface of the water with our creative inner, the realm of sleep and the subconscious. The brainwave frequency levels here are Alpha, Theta and Delta, and the tasks of the right brain hemisphere dominate.

You will notice that on the illustration of the iceberg, the Alpha frequencies are found at the surface of the water. This is to show that Alpha frequencies make efficient cooperation between our two brain hemispheres possible, at a level where all functions are available in the physical exterior.

The Theta level gives us an opportunity to work on earlier experiences and transform all that hinders us from reaching our goals, thereby increasing our possibilities.

Delta makes it possible to reach in to the best part of ourselves, where fear goes away and empathy comes forth. The ego disappears, making way for more comprehensive thinking that best serves all parties in cooperation. Smooth flow and presence of mind are available to us and are present in our lives. As mentioned, Delta together with Gamma gives alertness and ingenuity as well as a feeling of cohesion in life.

On your chart about development you write "intellect" to the left and "intelligence" on the right. Can you please explain that?

For me this is an important point for comprehensive understanding. A number of years ago I read something by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. He described intellect as being related to the will and intelligence as being related to the innate potential of humans.

So that is why you always say that none of us are born special, but that we all are unique?

That's how I think, yes. If we operate on the lowest brainwave frequency level while awake, then we access our innate possibilities. Delta frequency level opens your "hidden" potential and your possibilities, and is the key to inner wisdom.

In the chapter about the Nightfilm technique I will explain more about what I mean by greater comprehensive thinking.

Many who work on self-development become very self-centered and fanatical. Although much of what you talk about may sound strange and supernatural to many, you are very down-to-earth and not at all fanatical. Why is that?

I believe in bringing the extremes into balance. Not being fanatical in any direction. Since I work as I do, I might well go around in a kind of dream bubble and float on a pink cloud, but then I would probably not communicate very well with the rest of the world.

We need to use our brain in balance. If we use one brain hemisphere too much, that would not serve us well in the long run. Think about the iceberg. If you're not in contact with your subconscious, you will be guided by what seems rational and sensible at that level. However, when using that level only, you lack a comprehensive overview.

Being in balance is of utmost importance in life. Being in balance at all times is the foundation needed in order to be a happy person. Your life cannot flow smoothly if you are not in balance.

I've thought a lot about balance in relation to work, which is a large part of our lives for most of us. Some aspects of our work are fun and interesting, while some are dull routine chores that we do because we must, or because someone tells us to. I would advise you, the reader, to look closely at what it is about your job that makes you feel happy, and what does just the opposite. Write a list of pros and cons for yourself, and if the job you have today gives a lopsided result, then sit down and think carefully about whether it is possible to change to something else that contains more elements that give happiness. It may be easier than you think. You do have a choice!

Stress in everyday life

When people talk about positive stress, I believe they mean a good, positive flow. We will get back to that positive, smooth flow in the chapter about the Nightfilm technique.

Something that has helped me to be less stressed and find a good life, is to evaluate stress according to how my body reacts to it. I've learned to understand the conscious and the subconscious, and as I see it there is no such thing as positive stress. Stress affects the body negatively — worries, fear, negative thoughts — and it all comes from the subconscious. In the next chapter I will explain in more detail about how we are built, based on the mental vs. the physical.

Can stress sometimes be positive — a motor?

I know that many feel that way, but I don't completely agree. When we are under stress — in situations with great pressure — our brain operates at the level of Gamma frequencies. We may perform better for short periods, but after a length of time we become fatigued and may also feel anxiety.

That is why it's important to have strategies that help one to relax occasionally, as the exercises in this book and my courses do.

I've worked with ideas for my whole life — in advertising, as an author, and for the past ten years with ideas for TV shows. In all of these processes I've been driven by a kind of "positive anxiety" that what I do will not be good enough, even when it's things that I've done hundreds of times before. I regard that feeling as a kind of motor that helps me to perform better and create a better product.

There is a hairline balance here. If one lives exclusively at the pressured level of brain activity, the stress becomes negative and one becomes anxious, and that is never positive. Sooner or later one is guaranteed to hit the wall. Just consider all those who do some form of artistic work and become famous for it — how often do we not hear about nervous breakdowns, substance abuse and in the worst case, suicide? They are successful in one area, but the rest of their lives are an unhappy chaos. This is because they do not have some form of safety valve that can relieve the pressure.

However, if you manage to combine both high and low brainwave frequencies, you can perform at a high level while remaining full of energy and maintaining good health.

That sounds like a magical daily life.

With a laugh, Deborah said: "I call it smooth flow."

Assignment for the week

To find a magical daily life you must get in touch with yourself again. The first step is to become less stressed.

It's important to choose times that are convenient for you, but be aware that if it "never" is convenient, your subconscious might be tricking you. You must, in fact, set aside time in order to succeed. I recommend that you use the following exercise at least once a day for a week. I also recommend that you find a place where you can sit undisturbed. If you should nonetheless be disturbed, then start the exercise again from the beginning.

Learn the steps in the exercise before you do it.

Exercise 1: For relaxation

• Sit down and find a comfortable position with your hands resting in your lap. Close your eyes.

• Take a deep breath, and while exhaling think of the number 7 and focus your attention on your scalp.

• Let go of all stress and all worries, and feel your scalp relaxing. Give yourself plenty of time.

• Think that there is a light right above your head. You decide what this light is like. The light is to help you to relax.

• Then think that you allow the light to flow downward and spread out, covering your entire scalp.

• When your scalp feels relaxed, proceed to the number 6 and repeat as above, but with focus on your forehead. Then you continue working downward until you reach number 1.

• Number 5 is your throat. In addition, let the light spread around your neck and down to cover your shoulders, arms and hands, as well as down your back.

• Number 4 is your chest.

• Number 3 is your stomach area, between your lower ribs.

• Number 2 is your abdomen.

• Number 1 is the bottom of your torso.

• When you are finished with number 1, allow the light to flow down both of your legs simultaneously: down your thighs, knees, calves and out in both feet.

• Remain sitting for a few minutes and enjoy the feeling of complete relaxation in your entire body.

When you would like to end the session, use the method described below.

Procedure for concluding all exercises where counting down from 7 to 1 was used

When you relax in this way, it's like being deeply asleep, and many experience discomfort from being awakened from deep sleep. To avoid discomfort it is important to follow this procedure.

Counting out

• First, decide to end this exercise.

• Think of the number 1, then begin to carefully move your toes, then your lower legs, followed by moving your entire legs. Use a few seconds to do this.

• Think of the number 2 and begin to move your fingers, your hands and then your entire arms, while you prepare to awaken.

• Think of the number 3. Open your eyes and say to yourself: I am now wide awake and feel as if I've had a good night's sleep.

The conscious and subconscious dimensions

We humans consist of two dimensions: the physical, conscious dimension, and the creative, subconscious dimension. As mentioned earlier, the physical, conscious part of us is used when we hear, smell, taste, see and touch — in other words, what we know of, and which is indisputable for many. The creative, inner subconscious is non-physical, where we use our ESP sense to perceive. We will explain more about the ESP sense in the next chapter. Your experiences, however, are based on what you have stored in your subconscious, and we haven't yet learned much about that.

You need to explain, Deborah.

I'll do my best. To gain a greater understanding, we need to consider two important circumstances. One is how our thoughts affect our body and consequently also our surroundings. The other is what resides in our subconscious and directs us — the part of the iceberg that steers.

Thoughts affect the body, both conscious thoughts and all that is stored in the subconscious. What do we go around thinking in our daily lives? Many people are constantly irritated or frustrated. Notice what happens to you in such situations. You feel completely drained. When we think of nice things, the opposite is true. It can be useful to notice this, as it will confirm what we say here. In a later chapter we will describe an exercise where the goal is to become more aware of one's own thoughts and words.

However, our thoughts affect not only ourselves, but others too. There was a time when companies sent their employees on so-called "smile courses." However, it doesn't help to smile on the outside if we are radiating negative thoughts. Then the smile is false, and others register a discrepancy.

We do register that emission. Those who radiate something positive, are people who have good charisma. We want to be around them, while we avoid those who are negative.

(Continues…)

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Table of Contents

Preface,
Acknowledgements,
Kim tells about meeting Deborah,
Deborah's path and development,
What do we mean by "A Magical Daily Life?",
How to use this book,
You have unlimited potential—and unlimited possibilities,
Briefly about the groups,
Stress in everyday life,
Assignment for the week,
Exercise 1: For relaxation,
Procedure for concluding all exercises where counting down from 7 to 1 was used,
The conscious and subconscious dimensions,
Assignment for the second week,
Exercise 2: For expanded relaxation,
ESP: Your sixth sense,
Imagination: Friend or foe?,
The Creative Corner,
Assignment for the third week,
Exercise 3: Extended relaxation in The Creative Corner,
Affirmations: A simple tool for creating magical days,
Assignment for the fourth week,
Exercise 4: For expanded relaxation with affirmations,
Summary of basic exercise for relaxation,
Basic exercise,
Counting out,
The Nightfilm technique: Getting rid of worries and taking control in your own life,
Assignment for the fifth week,
Exercise 5: The Nightfilm technique,
Example of using the Nightfilm technique,
Another example of using the Nightfilm technique,
With good intentions and the right focus you can do just about anything,
Assignment for the sixth week,
Exercise 6: Intention and focus,
What does self-development really mean?,
Elements of self-development,
Assignment for the seventh week,
Exercise 7: Increasing awareness,
Visions and goals,
Using a goal journal,
Assignment for the eighth week,
Exercise 8: The Creative Corner for goals,
Improve communication with yourself and others,
Differences between masculine and feminine communication,
Assignment for the ninth week,
Exercise 9: The Creative Corner for transformation,
An example of a transformation,
An example of a dialogue,
Sympathy versus empathy,
Comprehensive communication in the whole,
Robin's story,
Assignment for the tenth week,
Exercise 10: The Creative Corner with eyes open,
Deborah on TV,
Continuing your journey,
Examples from course participants,
Examples for using the Nightfilm technique,
Examples for using a goal journal,
Examples for using The Creative Corner for transformation,
Course participants tell their stories,
Afterword,
About the authors,

Editorial Reviews

During the time when I was doing EEG analyses for Deborah's scientific study I read her book, trying to ‘get in touch’ with her ideas. I had an amazing ‘spiritual-scientific’ experience. In a dream I saw the meaning of brain rhythm changes when applying Deborah’s approach, seen from the point of view of analytic psychology. Only profound, true ideas could provoke deep insight in other persons, and this is the wonderful ‘hidden’ effect of Deborah’s book”. —Svetla Velikova, MD, PhD

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