Since doing the Process, I’m more open and less afraid to show how I really feel. I still get the impulse to withdraw when I’m anxious, but now I have tools to work with it instead of shutting down. That’s brought me closer, more loving relationships, especially with myself.
I’d say the rage and frustration that had been my constant companions have dropped by about 70–80%. I realised that was a pattern I inherited from my father — as kids, we always walked on eggshells around him. It feels strange not to hear that angry voice in my head anymore — I can barely feel it in my body either. And now, when something does trigger that old rage, I use the Hoffman tools instead of spiralling into self-doubt like I used to.
Every day at work, I help people face their fears on the zip wire or bungee jump — many of them are there for more than just the adrenaline. They come seeking a kind of breakthrough. Now, I can listen to and connect with their stories on a much deeper level. I understand what it means to dig deep, find the courage you didn’t know you had, and take a real leap of faith. Behind every fear, there’s a great opportunity.
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