Victor's Green Energy Trick

Yesterday, I posted about my late friend Victor Philips (he died almost twenty years ago, amazingly.) Victor taught me his ultimate energy focusing tool, which I've reproduced here for you.

Pick a soul project you've been wanting to get to, and carve out some time to work on it. Then, when you're alone with your work, try this brief visualization technique. Unplug phones, keep the kids/spouse/neighbors at bay for a while, and close the door.

Stand in front of your work with your arms at your side. Give a small prayer of thanks for the presence of this work in your life, and ask God to help you clear yourself for the task. Close your eyes and imagine green light entering your body, sweeping it clean of all distracting thoughts and unnecessary concerns. Know that in this light is healing from all the stress of your everyday life. Let the light bathe you, sweeping you clean and free and ready to work.

Then, when you are ready, sit down to the task at hand, knowing you are fully present and ready to focus. Now, get to work and savor the joy!

Tags: Writing, publishing, the writer's life, creativity coaching