*Be sure to check for my special gratitude gift at the end of this blog! According to an online dictionary, “To have an abundance of something is to have more than you need. It's often used to describe positive qualities, such as 'an abundance of love.'" To have more than one needs? How much does one equivalate to what they “need?” One person’s bucket being half full may be completely full to another. I think there is a better way to think about abundance. A New Look For me, I … [Read more...] about Another Way to View Abundance
Happiness
Are You a Victim of Gaslighting?
Gaslighting is a form of abuse when another person denies what you are experiencing and states this denial in a way that makes you think you might be crazy. Common gaslighting phrases are: Are you sure your memory is correct? I never said that. You’re being too sensitive. That never happened. You’re imagining it. It’s your fault. I'm only kidding. And so many, many other phrases that all signify that something is wrong with you. Gaslighting is a way of … [Read more...] about Are You a Victim of Gaslighting?
A New Perspective
Exploring the Benefits of the Meta-View In my work as a hypnotherapist, helping my clients let go of old anger, hurt, disappointment, pain, and tears has been the most important in supporting them to move forward in life. I do this by teaching how to take the 'Meta-View'. In the Meta-View the client is able to look at the circumstances of their life from a different perspective. According to Wikipedia: “Perspective-taking is the act of perceiving a situation or understanding a … [Read more...] about A New Perspective
Your Soul’s Journey
Spiritual Hypnosis for These Uncertain Times* *Please be sure to check out my new video at the end of this blog. During the past year I have noticed not only symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, and hopelessness, but also an exponential rise in those seeking an understanding of who they are and in finding their purpose. Even though life is more or less returning to a sense of “normalcy,” there is still the underlying threat to our health and well-being. We are still being bombarded … [Read more...] about Your Soul’s Journey
You Are Not Broken
"Care about people's approval and you will be their prisoner. Do your work, then step back, the only path to serenity.” ―Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching This quote most likely resonates with most of us. Yet, we continue to walk around, whether we know it or not, seeking approval. Am I good enough? Likeable enough? Pretty enough? Thin enough? Am I dressed right? What about my hair? What if someone does not approve of you? What if they shun you for being … [Read more...] about You Are Not Broken
Unlock the Door to Freedom
“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies." -- Nelson Mandela Are there people and events taking up space in your mind rent free? More than likely, the answer is YES for most of us. But, how and why does this happen? When we hold anger or resentment with someone or something from our past, these things keep getting our attention. It usually happens when least expected. We’ll hear, smell, or experience something that triggers us to recall that … [Read more...] about Unlock the Door to Freedom
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