I intend to grow my hypnosis practice.

Posted by Shaumbra on October 18, 2007 6:00 PM PDT

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I love hypnosis and the great results that I've seen in my clients. I want to help others to discover parts of themselves they hadn't known were there. I would like to be a positive force in creating higher self esteem for others, and in showing them how their thoughts and feelings create their world. Once more people are truly aware of who they are and the personal power they have, then mass consciousness will raise. And, after all, isn't this what we all want?

I would like the community to consider hypnosis as a valid solution to personal improvement; perhaps, those who haven't ever been hypnotized could give it a try, just to see what it's like, and those who have had good experiences with hypnosis could spread the word.

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I've seen those television shows of people who've been turned into birds, they think they can fly, and so they flap about the stage looking ridiculous....

I'm not saying that all hypnotists use their practice for entertainment value, but I don't know, the thought of giving my subconscious mind over to another seems a bit dangerous. I'm sure that hypnosis may be a valid solution to some people, but is it valid for all people?

I've heard of the benefits: smoking cessation and weight loss, etc. but I don't understand why one person may need hypnosis to cure the same hang-up while another is able to cure him/herself, cold turkey, for instance.

I'd like to support you in your goal with a better understanding of how you work your magic inside someone's head. It has something to do with implanting suggestions, right? Or replacing one habit with another?

I'm sure that there are others with similar questions and like you, I'm very interested in hearing from those with any direct experience of hypnosis.

Good Luck!

Posted by Amanda on October 18, 2007 7:26 PM PDT

Amanda, thank you for your candid comments. Stage hypnotists are masters at noticing every subtle little nuance in the audience, and they pick out people who they know would make good "subjects" - those who seem very suggestible and eager to be up on stage. For changing behaviors, a hypnotist never has control over another's subconscious mind. And, no person can ever be made to do anything that violates their core values. During hypnosis, a person is in control and aware the whole time, it's just that focus is more concentrated, much like being really engrossed in something. Hypnosis cannot make a person divulge secrets or say things they wouldn't ordinarily say.

Quitting "cold turkey" using will power is great, if a person can do that. But will power is like a sudden strong burst of energy, and doesn't always last. Hypnosis allows a person to go in and actually change or modify behaviors and beliefs that keep them making those same erroneous judgements (smoking, eating too much, etc.).

There is nothing magical, mysterious, or dangerous about hypnosis. We all use it, and engage in it, many times during our lifetimes. We just don't call it that.