Before the End

The I Ching tells me that right now is the time Before the End. Or those are the influences that are primary in my life right now. Or something like that. I don't understand it, but sometimes it seems right on target.

I thought it sounded ominous before I read the analysis. Of course it is neither extremely positive or negative. The descriptions for each of the hexagrams can be somewhat cryptic. They always explain both the positive and the negative aspects of the hexagram. For those unfamiliar with the I Ching, it is a prophetic tool to help you understand what is occurring and what would be the wisest direction to take under the circumstances.

The I Ching told me that things have changed. My goal has been attained. I have made it to the top of the mountain. But be careful, before charging down the other side of the mountain, as this is a new situation, one I haven’t experienced before.

Each ending is, of course, a new beginning. This is the last hexagram, #64. So it is before the beginning, as the symbols just start over again from #1 and keep repeating over and over again.

NGH Convention Recap

I would like to write about the convention while it is still fresh in my mind. I always meet some really interesting people from all over the world. I used to go to a seminar every hour on the hour and they start at 7am and go until 11pm Friday and Saturday, 4pm on Sunday. Actually, I’ve never seen too many on Sunday. I guess I was always too exhausted to continue for a third day in a row!

But now, after 11 years of conventions, I am more selective about who I will sit down and listen to. There are so many great speakers! I saw Sophia Kramer, who may be able to do a comedy routine after her performance of Teach your Buttterflies to Fly. What a great title for overcoming stage fright! I got to hear Dick Sutphen, who is awesome, and Chuck Mignosa, who has been a speaker for NGH for a long time. His presentations are consistently informative and entertaining. Although he says he has an objective, scientific background, I guess he worked with Ormond McGill long enough to develop his metaphysical side. I went to his workshop entitled Molecular Hypnotism. He warned us in the beginning that it might seem a little Woo-woo. It was! Imagine using visualization to repair your DNA! And yet after a pretty interesting ride, we all landed back with our feet on the ground, and intact DNA.

I also got to see a few speakers I never saw before and had two pleasant surprises. I went to a workshop called the Power of Rejuvenation (since mine was called Hypnotic Rejuvenation), and saw Angelina Ahumada, a delightful person, who is a psychologist in Mexico. Her presentation was so relaxing and encouraging. She demonstrated techniques to rejuvenate your spirit. Mine was completely different, because I had only an hour and spent the first 30 minutes talking about physical and behavioral signs of aging. I barely got through the body modality and into the mind and spirit. So Angelina and I spoke after my presentation. We may do a workshop together next year. I will focus on the physical rejuvenation and she on the metaphysical. Watch for that one!

I also got to learn 31 ways to make $100K, with Keith MacLean. Coincidently, I think there were 31 hypnotists who attended that one. This guy combines lots of content with the opportunity to capitalize on the experience of others within the group. I got to Capitalize my convention experience by seeing 2 of his 3 seminars!

So I have to say there is plenty there to nourish your body, mind, and spirit, and even your financial well-being. I just love the convention. When is the next one??!

Oh, if you want to read about my presentation, please see: http://theunwindingpath.com/transhypno/2008/08/19/a-few-thoughts-from-michael-about-the-ngh-conference/

Thank you

Thank you so much for attending my seminar, the Hypnotic Fountain of Youth.

And thank you for your concern, but I would like to request that you stop sending me advice regarding hair and makeup as well as my wardrobe. You see, it was intentional for me to appear like a fugitive from the 1980s. After reading about the study where the men from the nursing home immersed themselves in the music, periodicals, movies and political issues that were popular 20 years earlier, they looked, felt and behaved in a more youthful manner, I decided to immerse myself in the music and fashion of the 1980s (20 years ago)!

So thank you for your concern. It was not a bad hair day, just a bad hairspray day. And I will publish the photos to prove it!

Post-Convention Depression

I love the NGH Convention! I always return with renewed enthusiasm and respect for my profession, and some great new ideas to better serve my clients and students.

Regarding Hypnotic Rejuvenation (AKA, the Hypnotic Fountain of Youth), I am going to include more topical comments about life in the 80's. I suspect that 90% of my audience did not have a clue that I was dressed for the 80's. If my hair had been more fluffy, I think it would have been obvious! But, I will have to mention specifically that I am immersing myself in the 80's to facilitate my own rejuvenation, like one of the studies I mention. Nevertheless, it was energizing to wear that teal jacket with the humongous shoulder pads and all that makeup!

The airport van picked me up early, Sunday at noon. So that gave me more time to unwind at the airport. My plane was only delayed 2 hours this time. But I think I now know where road rage originated. At the airport! Anyway, I know it can't be jet-lag, since I live in the same time zone, but I feel a little bit depressed. It must be post-convention depression. I saw some great presenters and I just love the exciting environment and learning new things and especially seeing old friends.

See you next year!