The power of the mind is incomprehensible to most of us. Most of the time, we go along without even considering how profoundly our thoughts affect our lives. Whether we know it or not, we are presently creating much of what is happening in our lives. This encompasses the health and well-being of our mind and body, as well as our relationships, opportunities, financial success, and other aspects of our lives.
We are not usually told this or taught this by our teachers and parents, but we are mighty beings. And we are constantly making decisions and running off old patterns of thought that are many times outdated, inappropriate, distorted, and harmful. As I tell some of my clients, we often view things through the lens of our childhood perspectives rather than our adult eyes, and it simply no longer serves us.
What would serve you is to become aware when you first start feeling upset or uncomfortable. Sometimes, our thoughts are so fleeting that we just notice somewhere in our body is tense. Breathe into it… this is you becoming more conscious. Using our breath to calm ourselves and become more aware of our thoughts, as well as what is happening in our bodies, is an essential tool that we can all develop.
Yes, I know it’s easier just to keep going without bringing awareness to our thoughts, but it is so much more rewarding , grounding, and positive to learn to be in the moment and change those unhealthy thought patterns that repeatedly bring up old adverse reactions from our past.
Our brains have these neuro-pathways that are like deep grooves, which contain memories and experiences. They are familiar and therefore comfortable. When we are unaware and unconscious, many times we keep using these same neuro-pathways, which include the old thought patterns that create discomfort, anxiety, worry, fears, bad habits, and other adverse actions and reactions.
When we shift our thought patterns, we can change our behaviors and begin to have healthier experiences of calmness, comfort, joy, and a more positive lifestyle, ultimately leading to feelings of overall well-being. Our thoughts significantly affect our lives, and hopefully, we can become more aware of this and begin creating the lives we want.
Hypnotherapy can help this awareness come about even more quickly and effectively, with the repetition of positive suggestions creating new, healthier, more positive neuro-pathways. Hypnosis, combined with cognitive therapy tools, can help you move forward to a more comfortable, healthier, and joyful life.
Ava Evans, C.Ht.
Therapeutic Hypnosis
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