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The speaker, Joseph Ally, introduces the concept of revision, clarifying that it's an advanced manifesting technique. He briefly introduces himself, his experience with manifesting, and his goal to systemize and demystify it. He emphasizes that his teachings are based on personal experience and systematic testing over nine years. He sets out the workshop outline, which includes the nature of experience, time and space, how memories affect us, the new past (revision), regrets, the 'inventory' (a powerful tool), analyzing, and modifying events.
Joseph explains that our experience is shaped by our personal awareness, meaning all facets of our reality are created by us. This 'self' or 'awareness' is the God of scripture, the creative force that shapes our experience. He asserts that imagination, which is another term for awareness, is the source of life's phenomena. Changing our imaginational acts and memories can change our entire experience, as all our thoughts, beliefs, memories, and moods continuously build our world.
Linear time is often perceived as the cause of present events. However, Joseph argues that there is only the 'eternal now,' and the past only exists in our memories. This implies that our memories make past events true. If we change a memory in our mind, it will change the future, thus proving that the past only exists in our minds. He shares a personal anecdote about his initial disbelief in revision and how circumstances forced him to test it, leading to profound results. He concludes that time is a mental construct, and as conscious creators, we can modify memories to alter future outcomes.
Joseph answers questions, including how to revise without bringing up negative feelings (which will be covered later), whether revising impacts others (it doesn't change their memory but changes their outcome), how to know what to revise (traumatizing events are key), whether traumatic events should be revised (approach with caution or professional help if too difficult), and how to accept this reality (through testing and proving it to oneself). He also discusses the concept of 'dying to the old man' and the importance of addressing repetitive failures through revision.
Joseph explains that revision is the solution for character defects, beliefs, fears, resentments, and attitudes formed by the past. He equates it to changing the materials that pave the 'bridge of incidence' (the path to manifestation). Revision is key to changing our limiting beliefs and the way manifestations unfold in our lives, freeing us from past programming from childhood and societal influences.
Revision is defined as modifying the past in our imagination, which then modifies the future. He conducts an exercise to illustrate that everything exists within our awareness, and we can never experience anything outside of our senses. This means we can modify past events recorded in our awareness, just like editing a picture on a phone. He introduces three types of revision: modification (changing negative events directly), addition (adding a new event after a series of events to change the overall outcome), and injection (inserting an entirely new event that never existed, unrelated to previous events). He provides an example of injecting a past investment to create a current financial benefit.
Joseph addresses questions about injection, confirming that it can be used for present benefit. He clarifies that modification of an event involving another person does not change their memory, but rather influences their personality and actions to align with the revised scene. He shares an example of revising a past conflict with his uncle, which led to his uncle reaching out and behaving according to the imagined revised conversation.
The workshop moves into the practical application of revision. The process involves identifying scenes from the past that you wish were different, contemplating the desired outcome, and then modifying the event. Joseph emphasizes that directly modifying the scene itself is the number one priority, especially for events with strong negative emotional charges, as these perpetuated events will continue to manifest similar situations. The goal is not to forget the old event but to superimpose a new one, and the universe will automatically adjust beliefs to align with the revised event.
For events too painful to revise completely, he suggests slightly modifying them to lessen the blow and steer the outcome in a positive direction (e.g., a breakup becoming a temporary break). He also details how to handle a multitude of painful events (e.g., childhood issues) by either revising individual sharp memories or adding a single overarching event that negates the entire series. He outlines a technique to detach from painful emotions by bringing them into awareness, separating them from the thought process, and allowing the feeling to dissolve.
Joseph introduces the 'inventory' process, inspired by 12-step programs but adapted for revision. He shares his personal testimony of how this process saved him from addiction, homelessness, and despair, transforming his life completely. The inventory helps analyze the past to find repeating problems, interfering beliefs, and perceptions causing resentments. Resentment, he explains, is relived anger that continuously recreates negative cycles. By removing the emotional charge through revision, we can free ourselves to create. He contrasts his learning journey with traditional LOA teachers, emphasizing that his understanding of manifesting stems from personal experience, not adopted teachings.
He outlines a detailed, systematic approach to the inventory. For resentments and fears, it involves listing: 1) Who (or what event) caused the problem? 2) What happened? 3) What did it affect within me (e.g., self-esteem, relationships)? 4) How did I play my part (not to blame, but to identify personal expectations that caused hurt)? 5) What belief caused this event? 6) What opposite belief would have prevented it? 7) Revise the event with a happy ending. This method focuses on removing our reaction and expectation to prevent future hurts and resentments. He stresses completing each column for all identified issues before moving to the next column to avoid emotional entanglement.
Joseph clarifies that multiple new beliefs can be established to counteract old ones. He discusses forgiveness, stating that not forgiving implies not believing in one's own creative power. While not mandatory, he strongly suggests testing the premise of being the 'operant power' for optimal results. He also touches on how long to practice revision for each scene (as long as it takes to feel the altered scene) and the consequence of suppressing memories (they continue to create unconsciously).
He advises on revising childhood events, stating that while children are still creative, their lack of control under parental authority reduces their 'blame' in these situations, meaning the focus is not on self-blame but on revising the impact of these events. For witnessing traumatic events like a parent's death, he suggests revising one's reaction, belief, and internal narrative surrounding the event rather than the event itself, focusing on acceptance and gratitude. He confirms that the inventory can be done digitally.
After completing the exhaustive inventory, the next step is analysis. This involves identifying recurring patterns in the 'beliefs that created this event' column. For example, if many events point to a fear of financial insecurity or consistent relationship failures, these are key patterns. New, opposing assumptions or beliefs are then formulated for these patterns (e.g., 'I maintain my healthy frame,' 'My relationships are secure and reliable'). These new assumptions are then actively imagined and adopted. The modification phase involves systematically imagining the revised scenes one after another. He promises that once these revisions are made, the world will begin to change, old beliefs will be shattered, and one's personal power will surge.