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You make the decision to become healthier, more energetic, and prosperous, this year. Things just seem to fall into place. You find yourself in the right place at the right time for the most wonderful things to happen.. It's as if miracles are happening everywhere you go.

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My Most Favorite Holiday

My favorite holiday is World Hypnotism Day! That's January 4, every year. There are so many wonderful things going on, I hope I can get it all in.

2015 is almost here!

I wonder what amazing things will manifest before next World Hypnotism Day??!

Hypnotic Master Mind Group

No two minds ever came together without creating a third invisible intangible mind, which may be likened to a third mind.
-- Napolean Hill

The Mastermind principle as defined by Napolean Hill is a way to accomplish your intentions. It helps to keep motivation high by using the power of a group to increase personal responsibility and hold the individual accountable for thier stated intentions. At every meeting, each member can get suggestions for actionable steps to take. The individual then commits to taking some of these steps before the next meeting. Each member helps the other members. Since the group mind is much greater than the sum of its parts it can provide numerous solutions to any problem. Then the member can choose the steps that they will make.

We will conduct a group hypnosis session at every meeting. NGH members can get 1 CEU for attending the Hypnotic Mastermind meeting.

Hypnotic Mastermind

MARCH 22, 2013, at 7PM

in Trinity FL.
 

Please call to register. This group is limited to 8 members. $10 per session.


Here's the book:

Fall Fitness Fundraiser

All profits go to the American Heart Association!

Fall Fitness Fundraiser

On Friday, October 19 at 5:30 pm come to your friendly fitness club to experience a fabulous fiesta, as a fundraiser for the AHA.


DOOR PRIZES!

Fun!

Boot Camp Workout by Connie Russo

and 100% of the profits will be donated to the American Heart Association!

PMR Elite Fitness
1029 Pinellas Ave (Alt. 19)
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

See you on Saturday October 19 for a celebration of Heath, Hypnosis, and Fitness!

Mini massages will be available for a small extra donation.

The Hypnosis Demo will help you determine if you can use this powerful method to quit smoking.
Sign up for the Hypnotic Quit Group on November 15, 6:30 PM, the date of the Great American Smokeout! Register at the Fall Fitness Fundraiser for a special price of $69. Regular Price $99.

I'm back!

I am back from the NGH convention in Massachusetts. It was wonderful, as usual. There are just so many fantastic seminars and too little time to do everything!

Michael Raugh was at my seminar, Hypnotist, Hypnotize Thyself, and he wrote about it and a few other seminars he saw at the convention at http://theunwindingpath.com/transhypno/. Thanks, Michael!

There were several other seminars which had something to do with Rejuvenation, like mine, so I attended both on Friday:

Hypnotic Rejuvenation with Dr. Angelina Ahumada from Mexico. It was wonderful and refreshing! Rejuvenating, even!

Hypno Youth and Beauty with Stephanie Ho from New York. It was very informative, and Stephanie's enthusiasm is contagious! She shared her secrets and a procedure that she uses with clients which combines hypnosis with an acupressure facial massage. The massage increases circulation to the face and neck, which has many beneficial effects, and combined with hypnosis is even more effective.

I even met with a friend from Boston and went to a wonderful seafood restaurant in Fanuel Hall!

Six degrees

Let's check out the this theory of Six Degrees of Separation!

If anyone knows anyone who knows Madonna, please let me know. I'd like to get her permission to use one of her songs as a theme song. The one that begins Deeper and Deeper and Sweeter and Sweeter, just screams HYPNOSIS to me, and with a few minor changes it is all about Falling in Trance....

I can't keep from falling in trance with you,
You know there's nothing better than I'd like to do...!

I'll put you under...

Someone recently contacted me and asked about which type of hypnosis would be necessary to relieve panic attacks. And which type of hypnosis would put you under the deepest. This was my response:

Hypnosis is very effective for panic attacks, but I would need to know more about your situation and about which methods have worked in the past to alleviate them. Have you ever taken medication? Have you been diagnosed with Panic Disorder?

It is very difficult to find appropriate words to describe the hypnotic trance. Many people feel relaxed, heavy and maybe like they are sinking, so we describe it as being "under." But this may be misleading. We also say someone is "under" anesthesia and this is very different from hypnosis, even though hypnosis can be used for anesthesia! The client is always in control and to many clients the trance does not feel much different than daydreaming. And yet it is still very powerful, as changes can occur very quickly that people have not been able to implement using other methods.

But I wouldn't say there is a type of hypnosis which "puts" the client "under." Actually, the level of hypnotic trance is determined by the individual. It seems that some people go "deeper" than others, again the word "deeper" can be misleading, if you are a deep subject, you can use hypnosis as anesthesia and you can experience hallucinations after hypnosis. Some people are light subjects and though it is unlikely they would hallucinate, and unadviseable to do major surgery without chemical anesthesia for them, they can make significant changes in behavior very easily, like quitting smoking.

Hypnosis is a state of focused attention. If you can become so absorbed in a book or movie, or even a daydream that you don't hear someone walk into the room and speak to you, you have experienced a trance. The kind of hypnosis I do involves facilitating the client to experience physical relaxation, and then talking to them, giving them suggestions that we have discussed before the relaxation, and some possibly some metaphors and stories. This might sound very similar to a guided imagery.

I'm curious if you have experienced individual hypnosis before? or was it a group session? I would really like to work with you if you feel it would be beneficial.

Class

I learned hypnosis under Gloria Constantas and became an NGH Certified Hypnotist in 2007.
Gloria is able to bring a unique perspective to hypnosis training through her background as a counselor– a perspective that I feel has better prepared me for working with clients and meeting their needs than I might have received had I gotten my training elsewhere. Gloria has a contagious enthusiasm for the field of hypnosis. She has demonstrated over and over again that she genuinely cares about her students and the quality of training and preparation they get from her. I have worked with many clients since my certification, and Gloria has always been available to provide helpful advice in dealing with any unusual situations that I might encounter. She is an experienced, seasoned professional and, I might add, a top-notch hypnotist. I highly recommend her to anyone interested in learning hypnotism, and the investment that a student makes in learning under her is well worth every penny.

That's what Mark Beck had to said about the class!

Professional Hypnotist Certification Course
A comprehensive and interactive training class
Nine weekends:March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, & 16
Saturday 8:00am—5:30pm
With:Gloria Constantas, MA, CI,Certified Instructor

Hypnosis is a safe, effective tool for these applications:Gain ConfidenceLearn More EffectivelyIncrease MotivationEnhance Memory Maintain your ideal weightReduce PainStop Smoking Sleep peacefully and wake up refreshedReduce StressDevelop Greater CreativityLose WeightAchieve a sense of well-being (and many more!)TOTAL INVESTMENT: ONLY $1177 (Prepaid by 3/21/09) AFTER 3/21: $1299 (Everyone) TO REGISTER: 727-946-1531; or gloria@EnlightenedHypnosis.com

Too-Busy Syndrome

What is your hobby?

Do you have a hobby?

What ever happened to hobbies?

People used to have hobbies. Now all they do is work. I think it is a symptom of Too-busy Syndrome or TBS. The word hobby used to mean a diversion. Now work is our diversion and many have 2 jobs or more. We seem to personify the rule, "Idle hands do the devil's work." and "Keep busy to keep your mind off it."

What's so great about work?

It can be lucrative. It can also be exhausting.

I see a lot of clients with TBS. Hypnosis is such a welcome relief after a busy day. And I teach my clients self-hypnosis so they can enjoy it every day. I haven't heard much about "burnout" lately, but TBS leads to burnout and if you don't find a way to nurture yourself, you cannot possibly nurture anyone else!

I guess self-hypnosis is my hobby. One of them, anyway. I have learned that I must take care of myself, or I'm not good for anyone else.

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/

5 Reasons Not to Go to a Hypnotist

1. I don't need to quit smoking. My great uncle Elias smoked until he died of old age at 88.

2. My spouse likes my love handles!

3. Who wants confidence, energy, success, or vibrant health anyway?!

4. If I get a promotion at work, I'll have more responsibilities.

5. I'm just perfect the way I am.

Everyone knows of someone who smoked and lived a pretty long time without contracting cancer or heart disease. Not everyone who smokes dies from one of these. It is, however, well known that there is a high correlation between smoking and these killers. Smoking cessation is possible using hypnosis. Some people find they still have to make an effort, or maybe use the patch or gum, but if they really want to quit, 66% of former smokers who use hypnosis have quit permanently. 30% of those who use hypnosis, find it easy. They just forget to smoke!

Attaining and maintaining your ideal weight is possible with hypnosis. It also helps you stay motivated.

To be continued....

Fountain of Youth

Presenting:
The Hypnotic Fountain of Youth
Serenity Now Books and Gifts
Tampa Road, Palm Harbor
Wednesday, July 9, 7:00 pm

What are the signs of aging and can they be attenuated? Deepak Chopra says that nothing has more influence over the body than the beliefs of the mind. He also says that the most common signs of aging are caused by a "widespread social hypnosis," based on personal beliefs. So if the signs of aging are based on beliefs, it would be possible and beneficial to challenge these beliefs, and embrace a more positive attitude towards the passage of time. A guided meditation will conclude the program.

Golf Game

Can hypnosis improve my golf game?

Immediately I think yes, of course, so I do a search on the internet and find that not only that, but it says
Hypnosis can improve your golf game and concentration! Also, an article about The MENTAL game of golf. Many athletes have used and continue to use hypnotic techniques to improve their game. Tiger Woods admits to using visualization. This is a technique often used in hypnosis. The imagination can be used to improve many areas of your life, including athletic ability. How many times have you seen the better team lose? They may have more talent and ability, but sometimes the less than stellar athletes are better prepared mentally. They don’t get discouraged if someone drops the ball. They just keep playing their best until the game is over. They don’t give up and sometimes that is enough to “Psyche” out the opponents.

When someone is in the hypnotic state they can practice their golf game mentally. And feel all the feelings they will feel when they win, or beat their best score. This mental rehearsal has been shown to keep a person in good condition, even when they have to sit out for several weeks to recover from an injury. There have been some studies done with college basketball players in some California University. The players who had injuries, but continued to practice in their minds, played with the same skill as those who actually did practice! And a later study showed that the best combination for top athletic skill, was something like 75% visualization plus 25% actual physical practice. And fewer injuries resulted from the visualized practices!

So I’d have to yes, hypnosis can improve your golf game!

World Hypnotism Day

Unbelievable as it seems, there is a new holiday, called World Hypnotism Day. I think we should all get January 4th off! January 1 is Tuesday, I believe, so just take Friday off as well!

This will be the fourth WHD, which was established by one of my favorite hypnotists, Tom Nicoli, of the National Guild of Hypnotists.

On Friday, January 4, at 4pm, I will celebrate WHD by presenting a program at the Tarpon Springs Library, called New Year's Resolutions you can keep! I'm going to discuss some simple techniques you can use to make those resolutions stick until you have reached your goal! I hope to see you there!

Remember: Jan. 4 at 4, the 4th WHD.

Hypno- Holiday Party

We had a meeting on November 19. We discussed Automatic writing. Please forgive any mistakes in this entry, as I am writing automatically. Really! No, not really.

We had a surprise guest, who has just completed a book about creativity and we discussed how many authors and writers use automatic writing without really calling it such.

Thank you, Janet. It was fascinating!

The next meeting is scheduled for December 17 and will be about Reducing Stress during the holidays, with a guided meditation led by Gail Sabo. Please bring a dessert or snack to share. I thought dinner items would be too stressful, and there are just so many eating frenzies going on this time of year!

Get Rich

Wallace Wattles wrote a book called The Science of Getting Rich. He said that getting rich was mathematically certain if you have faith in his “Science of getting rich,” which is in fact primarily metaphysical, despite his assertions that it is pragmatic and not philosophical, highlighting the difference between science and faith. Is belief scientific? Can it be measured objectively? Is metaphysical science an oxymoron?

He supports his ideas with indisputable logic. I like the way he thinks, but is it truly logic? Rather that expressing his thoughts in overly emphatic language, a few more examples that do not involve farming might be helpful. He gives the instructions with which to proceed to accomplish and attain all that you desire. He argues that desire is normal, natural and correct. That all life seeks abundance.

The thing I liked most about Wattles is this, that he advocates using hypnosis! Not in so many words, but he says repeated suggestions can assist the subconscious to accept beliefs that success is possible and inevitable. He believes the subconscious mind is the most significant power behind motivation.

Ancient holistic history

Have you been to the You-nit Holistic Wellness Center in Palm Harbor, yet? It is wonderful.

I'm going to speak about The Goddess of Hypnosis there On October 9! Tuesday, 7 - 8pm Take a Journey through time to the origins of hypnotic rituals. Did you know that the Ebers papyrus contains information about hypnotic healing methods from 1500 B.C.E.? The roots of hypnosis are truly ancient!
You can get something healthy to eat at the Jaw-Raw Cafe and then stay for the Workshop. The You-nit is a located at 7505-c Alternate 19, also known as Palm Harbor Boulevard, in the Coldwell Banker Plaza. Their website is www.theyounit.com.

See you Tuesday!

Creativity vs. Stress

I think it is interesting that all of the suggestions for reducing stress are also ways of enhancing creativity. I guess that should be no surprise, since Stress kills Creativity. When a creative person experiences a block, it is always caused by stress. Sometimes we create our own stress. And the right amount of stress motivates us to accomplish things. Stress can be a tribulation or an opportunity. But when our modern lives seem to be spinning out of control, that means it’s time to slow down and Take a Break!

Take a Break, Now! Wednesday 5:30pm at The You-nit Holistic Wellness Center in Palm Harbor. See previous post: Stress Workshop.

Stress is all around us. It’s right behind you! But don’t get paranoid!

Imagination

There are some articles in my other blogs that I should include here, like "Imagination" in philogsblog.

And a bunch in musinglog about hypnosis, like "What does it feel like?"

http://philologsblog.blogspot.com
http://musinglog.blogspot.com

And you can check my website for other information: www.EnlightenedHypnosis.com.