This transcript is a demonstration of the "Shift deck," a physical card deck used to move people from seriousness into playful openness and curiosity. In the excerpt speakers demonstrate several card-driven exercises (movement, singing, repetitive prompts) using a personal example about missing a dog to illustrate how the deck elicits new perspectives and emotional release.
One of our favorite pieces of technology for helping people shift is this. We call it the Shift deck and it's a deck of cards. Now on the cards are moves that we've seen actually help people shift from below the line seriousness into above the line openness and curiosity. So, like everyone, I've got a ton of issues here, and I'm just going to burn through a few of these shift deck cards on my issue. So one of my issues is my dog. So I live in Santa Cruz, California. I used to live in Vermont. My dog still lives in Vermont. I miss my dog, right? And I don't know what to do. Like, should I bring him out here? He might not be happy, but I really miss him. So I'm really torn about this issue. So I pick out a card. It's very simple technology. And this one says, move your hips in a way they've never moved before while talking seductively about your issue. So my dog, I really miss him. He's such an awesome dog and I just worry that he misses me and that he's unhappy. And I know I'm unhappy, but I don't know what to do with him. So should I put him on a plane and bring him out here or let him continue living on the farm with my in laws? Okay, that's one. How about this? Make up a country song title that describes your current issue and sing a line. So this would be My dog ain't here with me. My dog, my dog. I miss my dog, and my dog ain't here with me. How about this? While whining about your issue. I'm good at that. Move your arms in a way they've never moved before.
I miss my dog. I just miss him. I want him here. He's so cute. He's the best dog ever. This is stupid.
How about this? While wiggling your butt, repeat and finish this sentence at least three times. What I really want is. What I really want is my dog to be here and for him to be happy and for us to have a big yard for him to run around in. And I can throw the ball for him on the beach. That's what I really, really want. You getting the hang of this? So that's how the ship deck works. We keep one right in the center of our dining room table and use it all the.
