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| Jerry Stocking, |
- Father
- Workshop Leader
- Author
- Fisherman
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Website: http://www.achoiceexperience.org
Biography:
JERRY STOCKING IS A MODERN DAY THOREAU living in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in North Georgia with a view of our culture from the outside. Each day in his mountain retreat is an endless exploration of existence, consciousness, and feeling what it is to be a human being. Being present and mapping the terrain back to who we really are is Jerry's main occupation. His thirty-two acre farm creates an atmosphere conducive to introspection, opening, and playing, which are often lacking in our fast-paced world.
JERRY LIVES WITH HIS TWO CHILDREN, Emily (17), Judson (13), and a cast of friends and players. There is a continuous stream of fascinating and interested people traveling to the farm. Home to various retreats, it has unlimited areas for wandering, ponds for dipping, rock gardens for Chi Kung, owls, deer, coyotes, great oak trees, a blueberry orchard, and a daily sunrise and sunset inviting reverence.
JERRY HASN'T ALWAYS LIVED IN THE MOUNTAINS. He used to live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and drive to work wearing a suit and tie. He was a successful financial consultant at Shearson Lehman Brothers. His past careers span the gamut of experience from owning two retail stores, to industrial designer, to selling investments. All of Jerry's occupations have some things in common: he was successful at each of them and all of his job changes required a greater commitment to people and an increased ability to relate effectively with clients and co-workers.
JERRY LOVES PEOPLE and is committed to finding out what is possible for "us" as human beings. His love of people and desire to contribute to them are apparent in his writings and seminars. Jerry is founder of a non-profit educational corporation, A Choice Experience, Inc., which focuses on exploring human possibility and gently exposing illusion. He also runs a publishing company, Moose Ear Press.
JERRY'S CREDENTIALS ARE IMPRESSIVE educationally, and experientially. A Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Jerry has been studying and using NLP for the past 18 years. He is an Associate Instructor of the ancient art of Chi Kung. He has done extensive training in other-than-conscious communication and no-fault psychology. He graduated in 1974 from Northern Michigan University with degrees in psychology and philosophy. Though still learning and exploring daily, Jerry has reached a point where he is ready to give back some of what he has learned in hopes that it will improve the quality of life for others. Jerry does personal coaching and leads several courses each year. His courses and coaching are a mixture of art and craft uniting mind and body into a personal pragmatic alliance.
The Books that have changed my life ...
Book #1
Title: The Outsider
Author: Colin Wilson
Topic: Self Actualization, Self Realization
How it influenced my life: I tend to read by author. Colin Wilson has made a huge impact on me with several of his books. Junior year in high school I read The Outsider as an introduction to Existentialism. Years later I read The Philosophers Stone and Mind Parasites and explorations of what is possible. A History of the Occult came along much later as a glimpse into the lives of truly interesting people. If you wish to grow your intellect through adventure please read Colin's earlier books. |
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Book #2
Title: Seth Speaks
Author: Jane Roberts
Topic: growth
How it influenced my life: When I first read Seth it was a real stretch. It introduced me experientially to altered realities and possibilities way beyond anything I could think. While Jane may be tame by today's channeled hoards at the time it changed my live providing me stretches that lead to more stretches. |
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Book #3
Title: How to Win by Quitting
Author: Jerry Stocking
Topic: Happiness, Quality of Life
How it influenced my life: I have published six books. You may want to try Quitting as a gentle approach to getting to know yourself outside of the cultural and historic pressures that tend to bind us. You may want to read Thinking Clearly as an NLP primer or just to get to know your own patterns better. You may want to read Spiritual Seduction as a jolly, wild ride to who knows where, or Laughing with God as a very funny and useful alternative to the New Age Conversations with God. |
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Book #4
Title: Frogs into Princes
Author: Bandler and Grinder
Topic: Education, Relationships, Success
How it influenced my life: This is the first NLP, Neuro Linguistic Programming book I ever read. It opened new worlds to me. It taught me that I could observe my own thinking and watch other people think. It opened me up to a balance between seeing, hearing and feeling. It lead to me reading many more NLP books and becoming certified both as a practitioner and master practitioner of NLP. Some people love this book others can't stand it. If it isn't for you then try reading my book Thinking Clearly as an introduction to NLP. |
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Book #5
Title: Waking Down
Author: Saniel Bonder
Topic: Self Actualization
How it influenced my life: How it influenced your life: (Max 100 words) Saniel sent 21 years with Da Free John, a guru. In this highly intellectual book he explores the process of accepting and embracing both the upside and the downside. He offers a bit of a road map for waking up and waking down. Rather than paint the journey in a rosy upbeat way he admits that there can be and will be problems. He describes the wakedown shakedown in which there is a total realignment of what is important. We are a yang culture. Saniel offers some yin balance to us making us more whole and complete. |
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Book #6
Title: Take it Easy
Author: Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh or Osho
Topic: Happiness, Life Principles
How it influenced my life: Rajineesh (Osho) may be one of the funniest people ever. He certainly is the funniest guru. He has helped me lighten up. He has helped me laugh and nurture my sense of humor and timing. He has offered unique and funny perspectives that make life way more fun. Laugh along with this wise man just for the fun of it. |
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Book #7
Title: When Things Fall Apart
Author: Pema Chodron
Topic: spirituality, perseverance, self actualization, self realization
How it influenced my life: Pema held my hand and my heart in difficult times. She was right there with me understanding what was going on with me and letting me know that I was OK, that I was not alone and that she and many others were with me. At such times company, loving company helps. |
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Book #8
Title: Wild Nights
Author: David Deida
Topic: Spirituality, Relationships
How it influenced my life: Our prime energy is sexual energy, and we are crazy about sex. Dancing with David has not only improved my sex life it has brought me other like minded people who are ready and willing to explore sexuality openly, freely and with intimacy. Better sex, a nice thing to get from a book, and it helps to practice. Read any of Davids books. |
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Book #9
Title: Omnivores Dilemma
Author: Michael Pollan
Topic: Health-Fitness, Environment
How it influenced my life: Food is a primary energy source for us and most of us, though we may think otherwise, don't eat very well. I was just on vacation and took along both this book and his next one In Defense of Food. I enjoyed both books. They are well written and since reading them I am not only eating better but am also enjoying what I eat much more. A great treat. And no high fructose corn syrup. |
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Book #10
Title: Charlotte's Web
Author: E.B. White
Topic: Life Principles, Happiness
How it influenced my life: My mother read this book to me many times when I was little. Charlotte became a friend and remains so.
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My Charity of choice:
A Choice Experience Inc. - http://www.achoiceexperience.org/
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