The Magic of the Mind
by Derek Ayre
Did you know you could use the power of your subconscious mind to help improve
your business?
Do you believe in magic? I don't mean the type of magic that make things
disappear into thin air, make things float around in the air unaided, or
appear out of nowhere. I'm talking about the magic of the subconscious mind
of which it is claimed, a genius uses only 12%.
So is it possible to tap into the remaining 88%? I would say it is possible
to tap into a considerable degree of it by using the discipline of self hypnosis.
But first lets look at what hypnosis is and is not.
Self-hypnosis is not... Losing consciousness, floating around on cloud nine,
brain washing, dangerous, occult, paranormal, spiritism and so on.
Self-hypnosis is.... A method of disciplined mental focus where mind, body
and spirit become co-ordinated. First the divisions between conscious and
subconscious fade and the mind comes more together - as one. And when the
practice continues, both subconscious and conscious mind starts to integrate
with self or spirit. It is an altered state of consciousness that can be
used by anyone who is willing to commit to daily practice. In fact, from
this description, it can be seen that hypnosis is a higher state of awareness,
rather than a lower one as in natural sleep where the subconscious rules
over the analytical consciousness.
Self hypnosis can be used to help people stop smoking, lose/gain weight,
stop unwanted habits. It can also help to improve mental alertness and this
makes it invaluable in business life. (Particularly where one works at home
alone, subjected to all manner of possible negative thoughts from early
conditioning.)
Self hypnosis is beneficial because when you focus on say, a business goal
in a state of self hypnosis, you first create a desire that penetrates the
subconscious mind, and then you enhance your awareness in day to day life
which causes you to see opportunities where you didn't see them before. This
gives you the chance to act on the opportunities. Using regular self hypnosis
is much more powerful than mere positive thinking techniques because, with
self hypnosis, you are getting into closer contact with your subconscious
mind than you are when you just blindly repeat your goals using a phrased
affirmation - which tends to get filtered out by scepticism. Scepticism doesn't
effect self-hypnotic images so easily. Many clients who have come to my practice
for hypnosis (to quit smoking for instance) have been extremely sceptical
that anything had happened during their visit, only to telephone me later
pleasantly amazed that they quit so easily. They have uttered phrases like,
"But I could hear every word you said. I didn't go 'under'. How come I'm
not even thinking about smoking?".
It is because I have stimulated the subconscious mind by getting them to
focus on the joints and muscles through the body, one by one.. (I'm am not
trying to relax them - as this could quite easily cause more stress in someone
and make it more difficult). Then I ask them to visualize what is wanted
and needed in their lives. Finally they commit to doing what is necessary
to get what they want. The subconscious mind is then 'tuned in' to their
needs and acts as a powerful guidance system.
What can be done in my office, can also be done on one's own. Maybe not so
quickly, but it can be done with a little practice and perseverance on a
daily basis. To do it, simply make yourself comfortable, focus on each joint
and muscle for a count of 10 through the body - start at the top of the head
and work down, or at the feet and work up - it doesn't matter which.. This
should take around 20 minutes - when you finished doing that, visualize the
way you want things to be in your life. Then whatever you subconscious mind
brings to your consciousness relating to your goals and aspirations, act
on it. Within reason of course!
Just one last word. It has been found that whenever someone with a goal or
business plan has pursued it with a view to helping others succeed also,
he/she has been more effective and gained greater satisfaction. This is because,
self hypnosis also involves a spiritual aspect and the spirit grows and develops
through acts of selflessness.
This article is not meant to be pychotherapeutic in nature and should not
be treated as such. If you feel you need help, you are advised to contact
a competent therapist.
© Copyright 2000. Derek Ayre. All Rights Reserved.
Derek Ayre is a registered hypnotherapist and practitioner of Zen. He has
an ability to assist others on their path to greater self fulfillment and
realization of their true potential.
Questions? I encourage you to
http://www.ayrehypnotherapy.co.uk
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