Opening lines of communication
Do you find yourself being pulled in different directions by your emotions today? Perhaps you may want to connect more deeply with others, while at the same time feel uncertain about how your affection will be received. This could cause you to pull back and resist making commitments.
It may be helpful to gain a clearer idea of what you are feeling and determine which actions would bring about the result you desire. You can also think about ways to open the lines of communication with others and share your feelings in more tangible ways.
We can develop a greater sense of intimacy in our relationships by making an effort to share our feelings in clearer ways. Any feelings of ambiguity we have toward our relationships can be a wonderful indicator that it is time to see where our relationships stand.
By opening the lines of communication and sharing our thoughts and feelings with others, we give them the motivation to do the same. Their reactions will usually reveal the depth of their feelings as well as their vision for the relationship. We can then foster the intimacy we desire and take our relationships in the direction that they are meant to go. By exploring the source of your feelings and desires, you can calm your emotions and create more meaningful communication in your relationships today.
Hypnosis for Motivation
In our society today, we can all agree there is tension, stress, a lot of competition and many are searching for avenues to motivate themselves to achieve their goals.
In my experience, one such avenue is using Hypnosis for motivation. It`s a very simple and easy technique and quickly becoming a popular choice for many.
There are several reasons for using hypnosis for motivation. The first and most important is to gain control over the mind. It’s very difficult to get things done when your mind is wandering, and it’s even more difficult to set goals or achieve them if you’re not even fully present in the moment.
The first technique you’ll work on when you start using hypnosis for motivation is your relaxation and concentration skills.
This is typically done by finding a comfortable spot that is free from the many distractions of everyday life.
Once you’re comfortable, you start to pay attention to the breath or focus on an object. When doing this you may notice that your mind constantly wanders through numerous thoughts each waking moment.
The key here is to start entering a state of relaxation and you can do this by mentally cycling through your body and relaxing each part. And if a thought pops into your head, acknowledge it and let it go.
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With practice you’ll find your mind calming down much quicker and you’ll be well on your way to using hypnosis for motivation.
Once you’ve attained a state of deep relaxation you’re ready to move onto the visualizations. This of course will vary for whatever your goals and desires are, but the basis is to get familiar with the feeling that achieving the goals would bring about and the feelings you need to take the required actions.
So let’s say your goal is to run a marathon. An effective visualization would be to go over the entire race from start to finish and try to experience firsthand what it will feel like when you finally reach the finish line and see your family cheering and proud. The secret here, is that you not only think about the finish line, but also think about how you want to feel throughout the race.
This is just one of many possible scenarios of using hypnosis for motivation, so get creative and see what you can come up with.
If your goals are more business oriented then maybe you can picture yourself as the CEO or high ranking member of the company. In addition you could picture yourself conducting board room meetings or giving speeches about how you attained your success. Imagine yourself feeling confident, effective, ambitious and charismatic.
Hypnosis for motivation is an art so make it fun and enjoyable and you will soon see results. Remember, the more often you do it, the better effect it will have on you.
The relaxation-visualization technique is just one of many possibilities for using hypnosis for motivation.
Reflections of Self: We Are All Mirrors for Each Other
People you feel drawn to reflect your inner self back at you, and you act as a mirror for them as well.
When we look at other people, we see many of their qualities in innumerable and seemingly random combinations. However, the qualities that we see in the people around us are directly related to the traits that exist in us. “Like attracts like” is one of the spiritual laws of the universe. We attract individuals into our lives that mirror who we are. Those you feel drawn to reflect your inner self back at you, and you act as a mirror for them. Simply put, when you look at others, you will likely see what exists in you. When you see beauty, divinity, sweetness, or light in the soul of another, you are seeing the goodness that resides in your soul. When you see traits in others that evoke feelings of anger, annoyance, or hatred, you may be seeing reflected back at you those parts of yourself that you have disowned or do not like.
Because we are all mirrors for each other, looking at the people in your life can tell you a lot about yourself. Who you are can be laid bare to you through what you see in others. It is easy to see the traits you do not like in others. It is much more difficult to realize that you possess those same traits. Often, the habits, attitudes, and behaviors of others are closely linked to our unconscious and unresolved issues.
When you come into contact with someone you admire, search your soul for similarly admirable traits. Likewise, when you meet someone exhibiting traits that you dislike, accept that you are looking at your reflection. Looking at yourself through your perception of others can be a humbling and eye-opening experience. You can also cultivate in you the traits and behaviors that you do like. Be loving and respectful to all people, and you will attract individuals that will love and respect you back. Nurture compassion and empathy and let the goodness you see in others be your mirror.
In Touch with True Emotions – Gut Response
Our bellies can be wonderful monitors of our emotional health and the truth can always be found there.
So often, emotions that we long to express get stored in our bodies instead. The space where this most often happens is in our bellies. Rather than telling people, our even ourselves, the way we truly feel, we may stuff our true feelings deep inside of us, where they take up space until we are ready to let them go. Stuffing our feelings in our bellies may feel like the “safe” response, since we then don’t really have to deal with our emotions. Yet, doing so can actually be detrimental to our emotional well-being and physical health.
One way to connect with and release your emotions is to do a focused exercise with your stomach area. Take a moment to center yourself with some deep breathing and quiet meditation, relaxing your body fully and turning off the chatter in your brain. With your right hand on your stomach, tell yourself three times: “Please reveal to me my true emotions.” Listen for the answers. Repeat the exercise as many times as you would like, allowing yourself to drop deeper into your body each time. Notice any physical response in the stomach area, whether you have a warm, relaxed feeling in the middle of your body or if you feel tight knots in response to any emotions that do come up. You may even want to write down any answers that come to you. Remember that the body doesn’t lie.
Releasing our pent up feelings from our bellies can prevent disease and allow us to live more authentic and expressive lives. Sometimes, if too much emotional energy builds up inside of us, a blowout can result that can cause discomfort. You can help to alleviate this compression by doing the same exercise and adding sound to your emotional release. The more guttural the sounds released through your mouth, the more emotions you are likely letting go. Releasing your emotions from your belly doesn’t have to be painful and hard; rather, it can be organic and effortless. It’s important not to judge whatever comes up for you. We tend to stuff our feelings in our bellies when we are ashamed of them or not ready to express them. There is nothing wrong with having feelings, whatever they may be. You can’t help your feelings; if anything, you can help yourself by acknowledging the truth of your emotions so you can set yourself free.
What are your Unique gifts?
What Is Uniquely Yours?
Feelings of inadequacy can plague you today, causing you to feel envious of those blessings that others enjoy. If you spend an inordinate amount of time comparing yourself to the people around you, your ability to appreciate the gifts that are uniquely your own can falter. You will likely find that you feel more confident and better assured of the value of your individual attributes when you judge them utilizing their own merits as a benchmark. As you learn to focus today on who you are rather than who you are not, you may discover that there are many wonderful advantages that are exclusive to your experience.
When we choose to avoid comparing ourselves to the people we spend time with or individuals we see in the media, we are more apt to hone in on the blessings we have been granted and make good use of them. Appreciating these gifts for their own merit as opposed to how they stack up against those of others allows us to see that we enjoy a level of abundance greater than most. Even though we may now and again feel deprived, we quickly recognize that our insecurities are wholly unrelated to what others do or do not have. We can consider ourselves special as we see the true scope of the many and varied blessings that have enabled us to prosper. Your choice to stop judging yourself today against the merits of others will help you recognize the positive traits that have helped you grow.