Now you’ve almost reached the end of your journey through the first steps of the Lightning Process, it’s important to notice how far you’ve travelled. The following exercise is designed to ensure that you have got value from this book and successfully implemented the skills you’ve learned.
As you read the book, did you relate other people’s stories to your own situation, even if they didn’t have the same issues as you?
Did you ask yourself, ‘If the Lightning Process can change those issues for them, that easily, then what about mine?’
Here are some questions to make sure you’ve grasped the core elements of the book. The chapter numbers are in brackets to help you flick back to the appropriate section if you need some assistance.
What is the Lightning Process? (1)
Do you understand the dangers of prediction? (2)
Do you consider the Lightning Process to be a training or a treatment? (3)
Do you agree with the Core Concepts? (3)
Which placebo story sticks most in your mind? (3)
What is the possible cost of being cynical? (4)
Do you understand what we mean by ‘Influence’? And how is that different from blame? (5)
What is the PER? (6)
What is neuroplasticity? (6)
Does the Lightning Process think CFS/ME is all in the mind? (8)
Why do you think there are threats made against scientists researching into the Lightning Process? (15)
Why is it so important to spot ‘bad’ beliefs? (16)
What have you learned about having an inspiring coach? (17)
Why is ‘I don’t know’ such a dangerous phrase to use? (19)
And finally, I would like to leave you with one last exercise which brings us to the end of this phase of your Lightning Process journey…
Please write down the positive changes, whether obvious or subtle, that you have noticed in your health, optimism or happiness while working through the first steps of the Lightning Process in this book.
Well done for finishing this part of the Lightning Process course!
The next phase begins with chatting to a practitioner and discussing taking a seminar. They, and I, look forward to helping you through the next steps of the Lightning Process as you learn to use your body–brain–mind connection.
Discovering you are even more influential in your health and life than you could ever imagine, might just be the best thing you ever do...