Many thanks to Lyn Buchanan for teaching me so well for so long! Lyn and I used to commiserate about the fact that most students simply couldn’t “get” the Set Aside Process. So here it is, in black and white. Hopefully seeing it in print will make it easier for everyone to learn how to set anything aside when the going gets rough and you need to be free from bothersome issues.
Did you have an argument recently that has you gripped in its emotional talons and just won’t allow you any peace of mind? Things in our lives – little annoyances, duties, to do lists, etc. – have an amazing way of popping to mind just when we want to do a remote viewing session! You sit down to practice, and all of a sudden you think, “Did I pay the gas bill this month? I think I forgot! They may shut off the gas! I will freeze to death!” Or, you start to worry, “What if the dog wants out when I am in the middle of my session? What will I do?”
In “CRV Lingo,” an Attractor is anything at the Target that could bother or distract your attention from the target. An example could be something very high at the target that bothers you because you have a fear of heights, or something glittery at the target that distracts you because you are a magpie – and you just LOVE glittery things! So a Preview of Coming Attractor or P.O.C.A. is an abbreviation for those times that you get a glimpse or think you know what the target is going to be before the viewing process even begins. Ingo Swann used the term “Advanced Visuals” – but a P.O.C.A. isn’t necessarily always visual. It can be auditory (that still small voice in your head that tells you, for example, “I bet it’s the Taj Mahal.”) or perhaps it is just a thought or a quick memory.
By the same token, a Distractor is anything in your life or environment that distracts you away from the target. A Preview of Coming Distractor is anything that you anticipate could bother you during your session. Ingo used the term “Objectification” instead of P.O.C.D.
We list both P.O.C.A.’s and P.O.C.D.’s in order to declare them so we can set them aside.
SET ASIDES --
So how do we set aside bothersome things? We use a 3-part process, called The Set Aside Process. Believe it or not, in a live class, this is often the most difficult part of the class for people to really GET. Why? Not because it is hard! People don’t get it because they don’t realize how important it is, so they gloss it over. Please, don’t gloss this over!
If you do not learn to properly set things aside, they will hinder you on a subconscious (and sometimes even a conscious) level during the entire session!
My students tell me that the Set Aside process has helped them make it through tough times. A parent told me she taught the Set Aside process to her children and their grades improved because they could set aside test anxiety!
So please be sure to pay attention to this part, as it is crucial to having a successful outcome – and you can use it in other areas of your life.
The Three Steps of the Set Aside Process –
Step 1: Talk about it.
Do you remember being a child? Did you ever have a nightmare? Let’s imagine, for a moment, that you are a small child once again. You’ve woken up from a bad dream, convinced that there is a terrifying monster under your bed. You leap from the bed and run to your mother, screaming “Mommy! Mommy! There is a monster under my bed!!!!”
What if your mother responds, “There is no damn monster! Get back to bed!”
How would her response affect your belief about the monster? Would you now be able to saunter confidently off to bed?
Of course not! But what if, instead of that impatient response, your mother were to very gently and lovingly guide you back to your bedroom where together, you both knelt and looked under the bed? Maybe she would even lie down with you for a while, to help you feel more secure.
This is the key to Step 1 of the Set Aside Process. You don’t want your issues coming up while you are trying to remote view, so you must state what the issue is: “ I am afraid of the monster under the bed.” Then, you make a deal with your subconscious mind to the effect of, “If you allow me to set this aside right now, I will go look under the bed as soon as my CRV session is over.” Once the session is over, be sure to keep your promise!
Step 2 is much easier: Just say the canned phrase “For now, I am not worrying about it.” Easy, right?
Step 3 is easy, too! Just say, “For now, I am setting aside the monster” and write “monster” as you say it.
Of course, I am using the monster as an analogy. You will be setting aside whatever your issue may be, whether it is the fight you had with your partner yesterday, or the realization that you forgot to pay your gas bill again, or that your friend may call and interrupt your session. Whatever you think may come up while you are viewing, you will set aside at this point in the Admin Section. Get it out of the way so it won’t haunt you during your viewing!
People usually really skimp on Step 1 and jump right to the setting aside part. They rush through it with something like, “I think there is a monster under the bed, but I am going to set that aside.” Nope. That’s not doing the set aside process. That is the equivalent of Mommy saying, “There is no damn monster. Get back to bed!” Your subconscious needs some cajoling, comfort, and reassurance. Or if you prefer, your subconscious wants to wheel and deal!
Here are some examples of a typical set aside:
Fear of Failure:
(Step 1) “I am really worried that I won’t be able to do this. What if I fail? This feels so crazy! And I’m not sure I really understand it. But it is a learning process. My main focus should be on the structure, anyway. So even if I don’t do as well as I would like, I’m sure I will get a lot out of it anyway.”
(Step 2) “So for now, I am not worrying about it.”
(Step 3) “For now, I am setting aside Fear of Failure.” (And write the words “Fear of Failure as you say them.)
REMEMBER: Do NOT say, “I am afraid of failing but I am just gonna set that aside.” Go through all 3 steps. Be sure to discuss the issue, out loud, to yourself.
Argument:
(Step 1) “I had that fight with Jane yesterday and it is really bothering me. I am worried that our friendship is over. She totally misunderstood what I was trying to say. But maybe she was having a bad day. I have those too, sometimes. She lost her job recently. I know! After my session, I will take some cookies over and see how she is doing.”
(Step 2) “So for now, I am not worrying about it.”
(Step 3) “For now, I am setting aside argument.” (And write “argument” as you say it.)
Interruptions:
(Step 1) “I am getting ready to do my session, but I’ll just bet that the kids are going to wake up and need my attention, or the dog will want out, or something will happen to interrupt me! But if something does happen, I will just make a note that I am taking a break, and I can always resume my session later. That will be good for me, because I need practice in how to take breaks and how to work with distractions. “
(Step 2) “So for now, I am not worrying about it.”
(Step 3) “For now, I am setting aside interruptions.” (And write “interruptions” as you say it.)
Magic Words – In CRV, there are two words that have special meaning, and we refer to those two words as “magic words.” I will talk about the second word a bit later. The first word is the word “YES” and YES is used most often during the Set Aside Process.
Let’s say that you are having an embarrassing physical reaction or physical condition that is bothering you. You don’t want the world to know about it. Today, you happen to have guests who have been begging you to do a remote viewing session for them. As you do your set asides, you realize that you need to set aside your concern about this embarrassing physical condition, but you don’t exactly want to announce it to everyone out loud. You can refer to whatever it is that you want to keep private as “YES.” So you would go through the 3 steps of the Set Aside Process, replacing the private issue with the word YES.
Let’s use an example. Let’s say you had beans and broccoli with fish for dinner and your intestines feel like a brass band has taken up residence inside, ready to blow at any minute! You are worried about offending everyone! But for obvious reasons, you don’t want to state this out loud, right? With the Magic Word “YES”, you can handle it like this:
(Step 1) - “I am concerned about YES. YES has been bothering me for a while, and I am uncomfortable. But I know I can go take care of it if needed, and as soon as my session is over, I will take something for it.”
(Step 2) – “So for now I am not worrying about it.”
(Step 3) – “For now, I am setting aside YES.” (And write the word YES as you say it.)
Learning how to properly set things aside when you need to can make the difference between a good session and a world-class session! And you can use this technique in just about any situation in which your thoughts are keeping you from performing the way you would like.
Happy Viewing!
Good morning! I apologize I haven’t been very responsive. I do however want you to know that as of now I am caught up on videos 1-3 nd waiting for number 4. OI truly appreciate the time and dedication you put not your teaching! You are amazing and I can thank you enough for this opportunity! I will be taking your more extended courses and delve more into the process. I have become more enlightened to the word around me for the past few years, and in was I never assumed possible. I have had many life changing events happen, and each one has carried me to a new height in my heart and mind. This being said, o am also conflicted. My entire life I have spent believing in the christian God. Whilst I don’t know this will ever change I am however finding myself on the pursuit of what the truth is. I am simply asking a question that I hope/ray will help relax m a little bit: am I crazy to believe in both? Is it outside the realm of possible to understand exactly what o am supposed to do? People in my life, christian, not christian, good, bad, ugly, indifferent, when meeting me have always told m I am destined for something great in my life, now what that is ill never try know, but I can’t help but feel tugged towards this process and its possibilities. Anyways, this letter was supposed to be simple thank you, as I didn’t want to take too much of your time (I'm sure you’re a very busy person!!). So ill end by saying thank you from the bottom of my heart and my soul! I will be seeing you! I can’t say exactly when that will be for sure, but I will be in your class one day, sharpening and honing in on the skills I know are out there to use! Thanks again!
-Michael
Hi Michael! This is Trixie from Lori's team. We're delighted to hear that you're finding value in the course and exploring your journey. It's perfectly okay to seek understanding from different perspectives. You're not crazy; it's a personal exploration. We appreciate your gratitude, and we look forward to having you in future classes whenever you're ready. As you know, Lori is very busy but we'll make sure to forward her your lovely note. Take care!
Thank you so much Lori, This is very helpful, since I have one million things going on in my head when I'm trying to do my meditation.
Thank you, Phoebe! Meditating can be challenging, for sure! I too have a "monkey mind" at times. You are doing great!
Hi Phoebe,
I agree! Meditation can be tough when we get the monkey mind bouncing around! The Set Aside Process is a big help!
Hugs from Lori
Hello,
How important is it that the military time is written out?
If I just record the time, will it alter the session?
Thanks,
JoAnna
Hello JoAnna,
Using the military time in a CRV session just reflects the context in which CRV has been created, it has no impact on your viewing.
All the best;
Nathalie
Coach @Intuitive Specialists
Thank you so much Lori, this will help me with just about anything in my life, from meditation, studying, work projects and of course CRV.
With Gratitude, Nikki
Nikki, I am so glad you found this article to be helpful to you! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Big hug,
Lori
Thanks so much, Nikki. I am so glad you found this article to be helpful to you!
I want to thank you Lori for all the helpful comments and suggestions, it truly makes me feel like a child wanting to learn. I had read a book called the power of your subconscious mind by Joseph Murphy back in second grade and after over 30 years it now makes complete sense. Better late than never I say
That is so true, Simon! You are doing great! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Hugs,
Lori
Thank you so much Miss Lori for this wonderful course! I am thoroughly enjoying it and have wanted to learn this process for years and years. Thank you so very much!
Mary, I am so so happy that you wrote and that you are enjoying the course!!! Stay in touch and let me know how you are doing as you continue to work your way through it! You can always write us: support@intuitivespecialists.com. Big hug!
I truly can not believe how well this worked. As soon as I addressed the issue I felt a weight lifted off of me, and felt so much lighter. I'm going through a lot right now, And I cannot thank you enough for doing a class for free. I am living beyond lower than the poverty level and I'm scared For the future of me and my child for the future of me and my child. I'm truly grateful of Laurie for this introduction class this introduction class and I hope to be able to Figure out a way to take more of your classes you are amazing. Keep on shining.
Thank you so much!!!!
Thank you, Kristen! I hope to see you in one of my classes soon! Many prayers for you and your child.
Big hug,
Lori
Thank you so much for all the info. I’m going to have fun and learn the structure of things then hopefully apply it in an array of formats.
Hi Lori, Eylene here from Ireland, has class 3 gone live yet as I haven't received an email for it? These classes are amazing and I'm really enjoying them.
What is meant by "collect your B's"?
How long should a session last?
What a great article, awesome self-help tool. I’m currently overseas. I wish we could do the CRV course on zoom. I saw a movie about it in Gaia and have been fascinated with it since!
Lori,
I never thought conciously about this process, but it is something that I have kinda taught myself to do over the years. Sometimes it would work and other times, not so much. I believe this structurered process though will be more successful, because I will not rush down the line of things but take the time to go back through a process of putting them, basically in a box if you will, one at a time. I did some of that but not individually and verbally and never writing, so I did sometimes have them pop back up.
All of that being said, thank you so much, Lori, for giving me this opportunity! The way you approach CRV is very different than anyone else I have come accross. You have genuine love and respect for people and their feelings, and I am a natural empath and have done remote viewing not knowing what it was or what it was called and know the difference. I trust you and give my full attention to you and want us to reacquaint ourselves in this life. Your light shines brightly and is seen by me, and I appreciate you, and the effort it took and part of yourself you shared in making and teaching in these videos. And if I can help you in any way in the future, my friend, please let me know, and I will be happy to assist. I am not sure now what that might be but feel impressed to offer. My Mom has Alzheimer's disease as I am currently at her bedside. Regardless of all the knowledge and even the "death" experience I had, it is still painful and a mixed feeling to go through this. I don't want her to go, but I don't want her to suffer anymore. At any rate, it does help to have some knowledge of what is out there and that life definitely doesn't end at our physical death, but we merely step out of these physical shells. Some day I would like to write a book but don't know how to even start!
I will end this simply with "I am grateful to you, Lori, and feel I will learn a lot. I am excited about that prospect! May God shine his light on you and all your family that all good will be attracted to you and that no harm could penetrate that light and you will be able to share it with whom you choose. I understand your son has cancer, and I am sorry to hear that. I will pray concerning that and ask for God's blessings for you and him to have strength and to help buoy you both up through the fight and healing as well. I am a cancer survivor as well as Mom.
With love,
Alice Medina
My first times dipping the toes in the waters of CRV. You make everything possible with love and patience connecting with us on a deeper level. The Set-Aside - Process, can and will help bring the necessary tranquility to overcome the ongoing mind chatter, and the doubting Thomas effect that afflicts some of us. Thank you!
How realistic examples.. Thanks alot
Thanks Lori I love the yes...for those private things.
Lori, you are amazing and I am so very grateful that you are teaching this and your generous heart is so wonderful. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
Donna K
Ohhh...I like this very much! It really lightens everything up & leaves a sacred space~sort to speak. I shall be using this on a daily basis. Thank~U!
Wonderful! I am so glad it has helped!
Great process, thank you! I love that you explained how to be genuine about it. But what's the other magic word?
Hi Pour,
The other magic word is taught in the 6 - Week course and it wouldn't make sense without the context that is provided during instruction. Thank you for asking!
Very helpful, distractions if they can be set aside, are no longer problems! Thank you for sharing that information. Greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much Valinda!
I wish I could put the sun here.
Thank you. journaling this today as I try to reinvent myself and my business.
Thank you Katie!
You can do it!
Lori this will be so helpful on so many levels and at the same time simple enough for a child to embrace. This exercise will change many peoples lives. Thank you for teaching it so well.
Thank you for your kind words Susan!
Hugs,
Lori
I love the idea of putting aside fear of distractions and affirming that we can break from a session and easily return to it. I also think that the more often we address this or a different distraction, the less likely our subconscious will allow this thing to interfere with our process. Thanks Lori!
Absolutely right Terrie!
Hugs,
Lori
Yep this is simple yef so profound...thank you much!
Thank you Delford; I really appreciate you.
Practical advice for taming the mind - so welcome thanks.
A good beginning here. I want to practice until I get consistent results. CE-5 events attract me and would like to meet up with some locals who are into this. I would like to use this to help attract a better flow of consistent income. Practical things will be appreciated here Bless us all!
Hey Lori,
So nice to hear from you?
Thank you so much for the article. ?
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Hi Lori,
Thank you for the info. You always have wonderful things to give to others. Your life is full. I am putting light around your son-in-law. I put that energy there for them to use for what ever is their need.
I am in the process of packing and moving to Alamogordo. Things are hectic, and I cannot fine the sticky I wrote your email address on to send you David's pictures. I will take better care of it if you want to send it again.
Thanks again and Happy anniversary to you and Jim.
Diana
Good pragmatic stuff, Lori!! Thank you 🙂
Hi Ron! Great to hear from you! Email me to catch up! Long time no see!
Big hug,
Lori
Love ?? this technique!! This is one of my BIGGEST Obstacles. Being able to shut off the list of things on my mind even when I'm not actively thinking about them. This set it aside for now exercise is already helping me and it's only day 2.
Hi Vicki,
I am so excited for you! Let us know how the rest of the class goes for you!
Hugs,
Lori
Thank you Lori. Needed this today and holding space for your son for miraculous help and healing. ?
The emoji turned into a question but it was a rainbow for positive outcome.
Thanks so much, Anzu! We missed you the other night at mentoring! I hope all is well with you! Thanks for holding space!!! Love you!
Lori
All of our emotions, memories and experiences live in our Chakras. If we continue to hold on to all that “stuff” it begins to create blocks in our chakras. This will eventually physically manifest in our body. It’s easier said than done but now is the time to start to release. Once we release, we create more space for all the awesomeness in life. Great post Lori!
Very wise and succinct 🙂
I might try this before my daily meditation, for practice
I was thinking the same thing!
Thanks so much Lori, so helpful!
SM
Brilliant!
Gratitude.
Brilliant! Namaste Lori ?
YES! I agree.
Today I needed a break just at the point so YES, I'm taking that break,
Thankyou.
I now realize that I developed my own process when I was in Junior High. I had early morning chores to do on Saturdays. I really wanted to read my new book but as I did I’d felt guilty about not starting my chores. I worked it out by deciding to read a chapter in exchange for starting a certain chore. Thus I paid better attention to what I was reading and then did a portion of the chore thoroughly knowing once we’ll-done I would go read another chapter, etc., etc., it worked very well and I felt more satisfied with both efforts.
Also I remember reading Eleanor Roosevelt’s biography. She used a similar technique to the 3 steps to set aside weighty problems and get a good night’s sleep.
What a beautiful story, Mary! Thank you so much for sharing that! I love that technique. Maybe I should use that to get more done...
Love you!
Lori
Thanks for Set Aside Issues Lori. It is good to use YES to set the Monster aside.
I am so grateful for taking this class. The class is taught will such a loving atmosphere I have never experienced a instructor that was delivering the information with so much love. I can literally feel the love through the classes. I see where I can use the setting aside process in my daily life. The constant internal critic that lives with me, I realize is a habit of thinking that I have the ability to change. The class is rewarding in more ways than one. I am just in the 1st module of basic and the tips have been remarkable.
Thank you, Lori, for all your great explanations!
Hi there I am loving your guidance thank you so much I have always not been able to focus on tasks if I was dressed about something so your three step method is going to help me alot. It is such an easy thing to grasp and it will help me heaps ....thank you?