The Tools With Barry Michels and Phil Stutz
The Tools With Barry Michels and Phil Stutz
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I WILL SERVE LOVE
I WILL SERVE LOVE
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CAN I LEAVE?
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From our Dark Shadow Series, Barry gives us another poem co-written with his Shadow. This one reaches a new level of "darkness" that we have just started to navigate...
DEATH DANCE WITH THE DIVINE
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A prose poem from Dark Shadows with Barry Michels
A Conversation With Buckethead
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If you're at all into the guitar, then chances are you know who Buckethead is. And if you've never heard of him, prepare to meet one of the most talented, generous, and soulful human beings around. In this conversation, recorded in late 2017, Barry talks to Buckethead in his first full-length interview ever (yes, it's really him!). Buckethead talks about: -His Part X and how he uses the Tools t...
How to Stop Feeling Like a Victim
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If you've ever asked, "Why does this always happen to me?", then you're familiar with what it means to be in the victim state. We all experience blows to our ego that leave us feeling singled out by what appears to be a malevolent universe. Sometimes we can get stuck in this "woe-is-me" state for weeks, months, or even a lifetime. There is a way out, but it takes work. Psychotherapist Barry Mic...
Two Ways to Know If You Are Dealing With a Narcissist
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Do you suspect that someone in your life is a narcissist? Narcissists are selfish-they feel entitled to special attention and special treatment. Worse, they don't give much in return. Psychotherapist Barry Michels has developed a handy, two-question test to determine whether or not someone in your life is a narcissist. He also explains how to listen for a really smart narcissist, so you can mak...
The Difference Between Part X and The Shadow
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This is the question we get asked more frequently than any other. Part X is a force whose only purpose is to stop you from fulfilling your potential. Like Part X, your Shadow can feel like an obstacle, but unlike Part X, it has qualities you can convert into strengths. Psychotherapist Barry Michels offers 3 ways to tell the difference between Part X and the Shadow, and gives you a handy way of ...
Welcome to The Tools
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The Tools are a dynamic, results-oriented set of practices that aim to unleash your full potential. Created by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels, Hollywood’s “most sought after shrinks,'' these easy-to-use techniques transform everyday challenges-big and small-into opportunities to bring about bold and dramatic change in your life. Subscribe to be alerted when new videos are released. Sign up for Th...
Moving Beyond Your Limited Ideas of Yourself | The Tools
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We tend to think of ourselves as fixed personalities. In the words of Popeye, we say, "I am what I am." But this thinking cuts us off from trying new things or going after something different for ourselves. The way out? You must learn to take action. Taking action is the key to knowing yourself and discovering your true potential. To find the courage to try things that feel inconsistent with ho...
Using Prayer Against Part X | The Tools
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Prayer is a very powerful tool, especially against Part X, that destructive force that lives in all of us and makes our lives miserable in one way or another. But what does it mean to pray? It's not about asking for stuff, it's about changing your state of mind. It's about signaling Part X that you're going to seek your guidance from somewhere else. With stories from his own life and various re...
Learning to Trust Your Instincts | The Tools
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Most people’s number one regret on their deathbed is “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life other people expected of me.” To be true to yourself, you must learn to follow your instincts. In this video, Barry reveals a way to honor and act upon your instincts. If you follow the four steps of the Instinct Cycle, your life can become the truest expression of who yo...
Releasing Your Albatross | The Tools
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Are you carrying something heavy that you can't quite let go? Barry uses the old expression "having an albatross around your neck" to explore his experience of what happened when he stuffed into his Shadow everything he couldn't bear as a child growing up in an effed up family. After falling into a deep depression in 2018, he began to do Shadow work in earnest and gradually, over time, his depr...
How Can God Relate to Us When He Hasn’t Experienced Dark Times? | The Tools
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Barry needed help from something beyond him, and found a passage from G.K. Chesterton immensely helpful, it changed his image of God. Subscribe to be alerted when new videos are released. Sign up for The Tools Newsletter: www.thetoolsbook.com/contact​ Follow The Tools on Facebook: thetools​ Follow The Tools on Twitter: thetoolsbook​ Follow The Tools on Instagram: instag...
True Vision: Learning to See With Your Soul | The Tools
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There’s sight, or what you see with your eyes-and then there's vision, what you see with your soul. In order to see reality, you need vision, and that relies on your imagination. Psychotherapist Barry Michels explains how human perception is a living power that shapes reality. And because The Tools are all about practical application of these abstract ideas, he offers an exercise to help you ex...
The Deeper Reason You Should Try Shadow Work | The Tools
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There are many benefits of Shadow work. It builds confidence, helps you express yourself more freely, and gives you a way to be more comfortable in your own skin. But beyond that, Shadow work connects you with something greater than your ego. You can call it creative flow, God, the unconscious, or higher forces-it doesn't really matter. What's important is that your Shadow is the conduit for re...
Seeing the Soul of the World | The Tools
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Seeing the Soul of the World | The Tools
The Benefits of Working With Your Shadow | The Tools
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The Benefits of Working With Your Shadow | The Tools
Why Wonder Matters | The Tools
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Why Wonder Matters | The Tools
Control Your Impulses & Gain Confidence | The Tools
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Control Your Impulses & Gain Confidence | The Tools
Self-Restraint Sets You Free | The Tools
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Self-Restraint Sets You Free | The Tools
Your Shadow Longs for You | The Tools
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Your Shadow Longs for You | The Tools
An Introduction to The Tools
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An Introduction to The Tools
The Grateful Flow Tool With Barry Michels
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The Grateful Flow Tool With Barry Michels
You Darkness by Rainer Maria Rilke Read by Barry Michels with Music from Buckethead
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You Darkness by Rainer Maria Rilke Read by Barry Michels with Music from Buckethead
Responding to Evil Without Becoming Evil
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Responding to Evil Without Becoming Evil
A Child's Perspective: How to Reestablish a Sense of Wonder
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A Child's Perspective: How to Reestablish a Sense of Wonder
Loss Processing Tool
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Loss Processing Tool
Unblocking Creative Flow
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Unblocking Creative Flow
The Tools Book Trailer
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The Tools Book Trailer
An Introduction to The Tools
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An Introduction to The Tools

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  • @fakechecknumber1198
    @fakechecknumber1198 10 годин тому

    I enjoy your playing the instrument and loving doing it.

  • @royzero1485
    @royzero1485 День тому

    Just heard the version of this accompanied by the music of Buckethead. Very powerful. I will always remember you as the man who interviewed Buckethead. Too unbelievable perhaps, but in recent years a Dr. David Stephens has been treating mood and neurological disorders with a glucose/dextrose supplementation protocol. He has seen remission of symptoms of Parkinson's and many other conditions. I encourage anyone interested to watch this interview with him: ua-cam.com/video/J7sG-ePM6Hw/v-deo.html

  • @sorinnicolae1184
    @sorinnicolae1184 5 днів тому

    It worked for me ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @expansionbydanielfoerster
    @expansionbydanielfoerster 16 днів тому

    Wow. Just wow. Your Shadow is safe with you, as you reveal it to the world and stand by everything it's representing.

  • @walkerl0007
    @walkerl0007 17 днів тому

    So great to see you on UA-cam Dr. Michels! What a great message. Love is God and God is Love. Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @glenadams2530
    @glenadams2530 18 днів тому

    💜💜💜💜

  • @paulharper4192
    @paulharper4192 21 день тому

    Extremely powerful and beautifully written.

  • @tracyburton4289
    @tracyburton4289 23 дні тому

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @lesliecancel7852
    @lesliecancel7852 24 дні тому

    ❤️💔❤️

  • @nicholas5872
    @nicholas5872 24 дні тому

    You are precious Barry . . . Thank you

  • @ClementinesChannel
    @ClementinesChannel 24 дні тому

    🙏😥🙏 #relate #compassion

  • @chrisosorio7828
    @chrisosorio7828 25 днів тому

    Incredibly profound. Thank you Barry!

  • @cnmrosko
    @cnmrosko 29 днів тому

    My Mom just passed, One problem with using this tool for me is that I am compelled to rehearse memory of her so I don’t lose that connection. I want to keep them stronger, not remove myself of them.

  • @stephenboyes221
    @stephenboyes221 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @Stranga-oy9fi
    @Stranga-oy9fi Місяць тому

    Thankyou so much for this. What an amazing listen this was, truly a treat for the ears, and soul! Buckethead is such an inspiration and other-worldly talent. I have been a fan of his for years, probably going on 20 years now. Seriously, he can play anything from adrenaline inducing metal/rock, to soulful, tear-jerking soft tunes. (Only artist who has made me cry from listening to songs, not even words in them! Brian is the most beautiful soul on this planet, so soft spoken and thoughtful. The love I have for him is immense, he's just that amazing. Thankyou for uploading this conversation, I've also learned a few things from what you had to say. Will definitely look into your work!

  • @ClementinesChannel
    @ClementinesChannel Місяць тому

    A reminder worth keeping handy!¡!

  • @michaelrichardjnr9600
    @michaelrichardjnr9600 Місяць тому

    Whether was the relevance of the “Jung/dump” story?

  • @zoneiss
    @zoneiss Місяць тому

    So deep, so beautiful, so meaningful. Thank you for sharing this Barry, love and blessing to you! ❤🙏✨

  • @paulharper4192
    @paulharper4192 Місяць тому

    Thank you Barry! Incredible!

  • @Jamie-hu4zx
    @Jamie-hu4zx Місяць тому

    Thankyou Barry,you always give me goosebumps . You have all helped me so much,i will be eternally grateful.You are all in my prayers ❤

  • @Sia388
    @Sia388 Місяць тому

    Hearing "Death Dance" during the sessions was wonderful and deep. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @Mac-ku3xu
    @Mac-ku3xu Місяць тому

    I was literally just reading your book Coming Alive when this video popped up. Tremendous psychological and spiritual nourishment in both. Your message has connected and uplifted, and I'm grateful. Blessings to you.

  • @ConytaInTheSky
    @ConytaInTheSky Місяць тому

    That was so beautiful 🫂

  • @elizizzo
    @elizizzo Місяць тому

    I love that our shadows both inform us and deliver us into our connection with the Divine. May we all have the curiosity and courage to dance into the surrender of Life as she guides us eternally forward. Thank-you and Bless you Barry 🙏

  • @user-ht9fr6eh9u
    @user-ht9fr6eh9u 2 місяці тому

    wheres Phil

  • @HeatherChristineMusic
    @HeatherChristineMusic 2 місяці тому

    This was an incredible testimony! Thank you for your deep and healing work Mr. Barry. It is opening my eyes and opening my heart 🙏

  • @danieljrossofficialmusic
    @danieljrossofficialmusic 3 місяці тому

    from the other interview “ if u start thinking Your basically fucked “ Bhahahahaha😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Freedom Keep up the good work We got this 😎😎😎💎💎💎💎

  • @danieljrossofficialmusic
    @danieljrossofficialmusic 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤😊

  • @danieljrossofficialmusic
    @danieljrossofficialmusic 4 місяці тому

    It’s like a bhuddist Meta love mantra mediation It radiates forever ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @danieljrossofficialmusic
    @danieljrossofficialmusic 4 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @juliao_gameplay_sem_gamepl6411
    @juliao_gameplay_sem_gamepl6411 4 місяці тому

    This is so amazing I m really grateful for your existence❤

  • @oneness8802
    @oneness8802 6 місяців тому

    Hi from 🇬🇧 i come across you from the Buckethead interview 6 years ago. Have you heard of ACIM , A course in Miracles, its all about the Ego and the Holy spirit, a very special book and especially the Audio

  • @justinking4172
    @justinking4172 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for posting this.

  • @mizpenpen
    @mizpenpen 7 місяців тому

    In all honesty, shit that sits around becomes compost and that's what I'm going to cling to as I take the steps towards getting into creative flow with my pottery!

  • @user-dj5zi9uw1m
    @user-dj5zi9uw1m 7 місяців тому

    I Think that Hamlet wants to take action and knows he should take action but doesn't believe he can do the task correctly or fully and therefore keeps talking about it and makes it worse for himself. How do you get yourself to believe it will work?

  • @gollum65
    @gollum65 8 місяців тому

    Thank you, Barry. Super helpful. You (and my Shadow) got me out of an ugly funk this morning.

  • @maryspinoso852
    @maryspinoso852 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for these tools. You are amazing

  • @markwhite217
    @markwhite217 9 місяців тому

    Hi guys, THANK YOU for all your wonderful advice and help. I’ve been trying to use the "Black sun" technique to help with my strong impulses to drink alcohol. I am 53 years old and have just been diagnosed with ADHD (apparently I’ve had it since I was about 6 years old) I'm now taking medication to help with my ADHD impulses. I also have complex PTSD from childhood trauma and also trauma from active service in Northern Ireland and Iraq whilst serving in the Royal Marines. I've had EMDR treatment for my trauma which has helped but even after 2 years of sobriety I still really suffer daily with strong impulses to drink alcohol. I am attending AA meetings which are helping. Thank you 🙏

  • @Bl4zik3n
    @Bl4zik3n 9 місяців тому

    The issue seems to be that a lot of times PART X has pinpointed and been right about a situation. It just feels horrifying to know reality is this rigged.

  • @Bl4zik3n
    @Bl4zik3n 9 місяців тому

    I strongly doubt this vinny person is real. A real person who does this only ends up feeling better for leaving his comfort zone, but that doesn't mean he becomes received well for exiting his comfort zone. Vinny is a fake character and ending this story with fake success is just disingenuous. Reality is vinny left his comfort zone, got nowhere anyways and just feels better about himself that is it.

    • @m.ahmed.y1723
      @m.ahmed.y1723 Місяць тому

      How do you say so. It is most likely an alias doesnt mean its not real

  • @zhulia
    @zhulia 9 місяців тому

    Thanks, even with these tools I struggle sometimes to apply them and to find the motivation to continue. But I don't stay down knowing that there are tools available and another opportunity to try again

  • @davidalbro2009
    @davidalbro2009 10 місяців тому

    I would add that, yes, there is no good in Part X for our modern lives, but understanding the origin of Part X is another tool in combating Part X. Part X arose from the evolution of the psyche predicated on the belief that it was only a physical, separate being from others. It is this magnified sense of self that highlighted the gap between this false belief of self and our true nature as a part of a whole. For this reason, Part X is good, too a degree, at keeping the body alive. Part X is an extension, so to say, of the mind-body. It's entire existence arises from the mind-body. (This is how we can label and identify Part X: we aren't our mind-body.) By finding the danger or trouble in everything, Part X calls the body to action, thus increasing survival. This is great for survival, but awful for our bodies in the modern world. We see this in studies on stress. Whereas more primative animals have some of these instinctual responses to possible danger, it is only humans who have been able to bring the fears of the outer world to live in the human mind through thinking, aka the ego (superego), Part X, the monkey mind. As social animals we now see not only danger in the natural world, but the social one. Only by improving ourselves can we ensure our place in the social heirarchy and thus physical survival. When we understand that Part X had a useful reason for being we see why it is such a strong force in our lives. We evolved for thousands of years this ability to construct negative hypothetical realities in our mind without effort. It served us once, but no longer. We also get a sense of the challenge overcoming Part X is as it is deeply embedded into our structure. As you point out, it is by living from our Life Force or, historically, out true nature or true self or spirit that we can counteract the workings of Part X. One great way, which, again, you point out is labeling it. This, historically, is often refered to as awareness. We are awareness which is how and why we label Part X which is the ego, not us. One great way to increase awareness and thus an ability to recognize Part X is meditation. Meditation allows us to know ourselves apart from the ego making it more easy to see Part X as something that can be chosen to be believed in or not. This purpose of meditation has been around for millennia, long before Jesus, even, yet I'm certain Jesus used meditation to help him realize his divine nature which is awareness. We are all awareness. We are all divine, forever expanding into that understanding. This release from Part X is just one important step into becoming more the fullness that we are. It is extremely important however as it marks the step from an existence of suffering into one of joyful growth. What a true exciting and challenging time to be alive.

  • @ConspiracyBias
    @ConspiracyBias 11 місяців тому

    This is probably a stupid question and most likely irrelevant, but it keeps coming up for me: Why does “Part X” exist? I have no problem identifying it but i am left wondering: why are we humans so F’d up that we have this “Part X”? What is part x’s positive purpose for existing? From my Buddhist background i have simply been labeling this my “ego” or “false self” for years. It needed to exist for our survival (finding “what’s wrong that needs fixing”), but now that consciousness is flowering, it has over-developed beyond it’s usefulness, and we have to consciously put it in its’ place.

  • @zhulia
    @zhulia Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It's a rare gem.

  • @maxgreen4
    @maxgreen4 Рік тому

    This video is extraordinary. I love how it starts off on topic & goes off the deep end. Amazing, memorable, profound --- totally, totally thank you. Got laid off from my job, just looking for scraps here & there. full course meal here - or like a stiff drink. wow. ... rereading both "tools" books, Have lots of tapes (ask the shrinks 1 2 3 4). going through them again. ted williams about "the glory of their time": "I read the book & when I was done I started back at the beginning & read it again." what I am doing. very generous of you & phil to share so many gems. thanks barry. this is a good video,

  • @seankelly4509
    @seankelly4509 Рік тому

    Excellently put 👍

  • @MrTurboCat21
    @MrTurboCat21 Рік тому

    Very true. We also have to accept the rest of creation and be at peace with it, if we truly want to change from those destructive behaviours. Eg. As soon as we invalidate and devalue something we don't like and agree with in creation, creation holds us there like a stumbling block to overcome. After all, God's love accepts 'all' things, in order to be at peace. This is exactly why we cannot take the attitudes of Earth to heaven. We have no choice but to leave everything of Earth behind. And that's how we should also live our lives on Earth. Eg. Leaving everything behind, with acceptance for what it is, into our next chapter of life.

  • @user-dd6rm7bk7u
    @user-dd6rm7bk7u Рік тому

    Just wanted to ask (very helpful by the way)... how do you differentiate your gut instincts to uncertainty or limited ideas of ourselves? If there is a deep voice inside of you that says "I wouldn't do that... don't get that promotion because your personality doesn't handle pressure very well", how do we know the difference between that being a limiting voice or one that is actually quite self-aware?

  • @AdventureAwaits1111
    @AdventureAwaits1111 Рік тому

    Very well said. UA-cam makes it very hard to find your videos, the algorithms are being stacked against your truths. Stand tall...keep going. ❤

  • @bonniespruin6369
    @bonniespruin6369 Рік тому

    I'm sorry you went through all that. I listened to your audiobook, The Tools. I hope I can use it to get through the things from my own past. Thank you.