Foreword by Rebecca Kepple – “I had the fascinating experience of having a Human Design reading done by Jon Critoph a few weeks ago. It was something I’ve never come into contact with before so I asked Jon to share some information with you about it… you’ll find below an article he’s written to explain more about it!”

Living in Uncertain times – By Jon Critoph

I am sure you cannot have failed to notice how recently everything we once felt was like bed rock has been shaking and there seems much fear and uncertainty in the world as it comes to terms with financial crisis, credit crunches, negative equity and repossessions in the house market. For most it has left them unsettled, frightened and even fearful for their future. It reminds me of a line in the film Finding Forester with Sean Connery where there was a wonderful line that went something like “People are most afraid of things they do not understand.” So the answer to this is staring you straight in the face, that if something frightens or scares you go and investigate it and then the fear will subside. So when most are running away from what scares them reverse the trend and head straight for it.

Applying this to the current situation we do not know how to survive the current turmoil and if our own talents are enough to get us through. So what can we do to get to know ourselves better and understand our own strategy for success even in the face of adversity? Some 7 years ago I came across a system called Human Design which had been introduced to the UK around that time, it is a system to help us understand ourselves so much better and realise we have everything we need to make the journey through our lives. I had my first reading done making sure I gave nothing away about myself to the person giving me the reading and was totally amazed at how accurate it was about my past, my traits and even the way I approached relationships. I was hooked and over the coming couple of years returned for a number of different readings that only served to help me further on my journey. I left my US Corporate job of nearly 11 years and started up on my own part time using the rediscovered skills I had forgotten I had and became successful at what I was doing. In fact it seemed the more I followed my strategy the easier it felt and the more success came my way. Then about 3 years ago a further set of insights arrived called The Venus Sequence and this looked straight in the eye of relationships starting with the one we had with ourselves and then move on to those we had with work colleagues, a business we started and also our personal relationships.

As has been said you are the captain of your own ship so it seems imperative that you get to know yourself and the strategies that work for you rather then looking at others and feeling inferior or trying to copy them if it is not your strategy and will not really work for you. For when you are alone you need to be able the question “Do you like the company you keep” with a resounding YES!

Human Design and the Venus Sequence have their roots in many things including the I-Ching, the ancient Chinese divination tool, science, ancient teachings, high level mathematics and some of the roots of astrology (but it is not astrology). You provide the date; time and place of birth and the computer will generate a personal bodygraph chart which is then interpreted by the practitioner. Not to worry of you do not know the time of birth as generally we can work back to that through producing a number of charts across the day and looking at experiences you have had and your response to the various interpretations.

What do I do if I want to get a reading done?
You supply the practitioner with your name, date, time and place of birth and your chart will be produced and e-mailed to you.

Are there different types of reading?
Yes there are for the mildly curious there is a brief half hour overview, for those wanting to know more there is either an hour long more detailed over view and also there is a full 2-2½ hour reading including the Venus Sequence relationship information. For those wishing to know more there are also relationship readings between a couple and there are also readings which can take into account a team of people and how to motivate them and get the best from everyone without changing what you are trying to achieve. Jon also offers talks and workshops around the world on the subject and will be happy to provide costs for all the services mentioned.

Will I get bad news?
No is the simple answer, of course this all depends on the definition you hold for bad news. I would view it as if you are finally being given the instruction manual for your life and this gives you knowledge to understand how to use yourself to the full. This is not to dissimilar to buying a sophisticated camera and for the most we use the automatic function but professional photographers know the best photos are taken using the skill of the photographer working the camera manually.

Are there bad relationships?
In my opinion the answer is no there are jut relationships and the nuances they bring. Sure if someone is in an abusive relationship they perhaps may want to distance themselves to avoid harm. We can’t and should not try to change anyone but when we understand how we work, how they work and then the interaction between the two we can learn to work towards the best for the relationship.

Why fear the worst?
It is interesting how most seem to go through life fearing the worst and then when it finally happens (whatever it is) it was not as bad as they expected so in fact in a bizarre sort of way it can be seen as good. Negative thoughts and beliefs can end up as self fulfilling prophecies so channel your energy and thoughts onto the positive and get more of that instead.

What other people have said?
All of the following quotes were taken from totally unsolicited e-mails or letters that were sent in normally within a few days of the person having a reading. They are all genuine though people’s identities are protected. So don’t just take my word for it.

“I really appreciated you doing the reading - I think about it all the time!! in fact what I am doing at the moment is just totally focussing on sorting out my self confidence and self esteem, to really bring wonderful things into my life!! It definitely made a big difference for me!! Thank you!! “
Ali

“Thanks Jon, for a totally insightful and life-changing session. I must admit, at first, I was a bit overwhelmed after we put the phone down, but thanks to the diagrams you sent me and notes we (I) took, I’m amazed at the shift in my self-awareness, clarity and happiness has taken place - especially since I ’slept on it’… This is seriously intriguing stuff. It may have been the missing link that connects a lot of the other self-development work I’ve been doing.”
Annett

“I wanted to thank you for your time last week. It was really useful, and yes, the opportunities and awareness are definitely there now. I really enjoyed it and found it fun to try to understand. And I left feeling very inspired and excited about possibilities.”
Julie

How does this hep me in these uncertain times?
Well if you understand what your on personal strategy for life is then you will be able to be the best person you can be. This is turn will reflect in your work and your business and people will naturally detect this and want to work with you sensing quite naturally that you will be able to hep them. Your business will run smother and this will be less stressful and tiring for you so you instantly become more attractive for your potential clients to come to. You play to your strengths and that can only help bring in more business. And of course once you understand yourself better then there is nothing to fear and this is the biggest draining emotion we can carry. Put simply once you know the rules you can play by them and everything works fine for you.

What does it cost?
Price s will vary upon the type of reading you ant but start from as little as £20. If there is a talk or workshop you would like to have me run for you then please get in touch and we can discuss it.

What do I do now?
Get in touch to discuss things more with Jon or to book an appointment. You can contact him on 01584 876718 or jon@critophj.freeserve.co.uk

Remember your future is in your hands, now think, who controls my hands?

About the author
Jon left school at 16 and trained in electronics at the local college going on to take up a role as a repair technician in a UK Corporate company. After a few years he moved into sales roles finally reaching the leve of sales Director before leaving to join a US corporate in the technical field in a senior management role. The money was increasing every year but the happiness was not. Having scoured the internet for a box of happiness Jon finally had to admit there was none available and recalled that happiness was an inside job. In 2001 having spent most of his holiday time over the previous years in training in massage and other holistic therapies he handed in his notice and went part time self employed the rest of the time dedicated to working within the holistic industry for professional associations. Currently Jon works part time for the Federation of Holistic Therapists (The UK’s largest therapy association for beauty, holistic, sports and spa therapists) and the rest of the time runs a private practice and his own business aimed at helping others reach their full potential. In this field he practices massage, Reiki, IHM, EFT and ear candling and business and personal counselling. He lectures around the UK in this subjects at Local Support Groups, shows, exhibitions and conferences and still finds time for family life and getting outdoors and walking.