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Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Mind Control Language Patterns by Dantalion Jones-A Review

At some point when someone is studying hypnosis and related disciplines like NLP, you may begin to wonder if it is really possible to use communication skills in a covert way in order to influence others. What is really going on here and would anyone really admit this was possible if they could?

In a therapy or coaching situation it is a given that the client has consented to being influenced in an ethical way in order to move past problem states and towards desired goals. But are persuasion skills also used outside that setting on unwitting individuals?

Mind Control Language Patterns by Dantalion Jones is a comprehensive guide that explores a wide variety of verbal persuasion techniques from the diverse fields of hypnosis, magic/mentalism, cults, sales and military recruitment where the ability to use language skillfully spells the difference between success or failure . In my opinion, this a serious work for the person looking to serious improve his or persuasion skills (or to protect themselves against their misuse).

Each section of this 237 page volume examines a specific verbal technique in detail and provides some examples of how it is used. For the therapist, counselor , coach or anyone else involved in the persuasive arts who would like to develop real-life applications of Mind Control Language Patterns, I would suggest taking your time with this book. Read through it once and then go through each chapter and develop your own notes and practice exercises. Eventually you will be able to apply this knowledge in a naturalistic manner.

Considerable attention is given to the methods of legendary psychiatrist Dr. Milton Erickson, who is considered by many to be the father of modern hypnotherapy. In particular his technique of “embedded suggestions“, is of great value in this situations where you want to bypass a person’s conscious resistance to change. Also covered is his famous method of hypnotic induction involving a handshake.

There are some who might be concerned with Jones’ exploration of “dark” mind control language patterns, where it is possible to intentionally implant negative thoughts and feelings in another. He does provide copious warnings against using them and states their inclusion is to teach the reader how to protect themselves against these tactics. This is not unlike how a law enforcement expose’ will often describe how a scam or other crime works. Yes, it could be an educational tool for the unscrupulous, however it can also inoculate potential victims too.

All in all, I consider Mind Control Language Patterns by Dantalion Jones a worthwhile addition to your library. After all if you don’t control your own mind, what is preventing someone else from doing so?

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Hypnosis for Insomnia:You Better Sleep!

“If only I could get to sleep ” moans the already exhausted and highly stressed single mom. Yet the harder she tries to fall asleep the more awake and annoyed she becomes. Even if she falls asleep now she will have only 4 hours before she has to get the kids to the bus stop. Where is the justice? Well at least she is in good company as public health statistics indicate that a large percentage of American adults have some sort of sleep problem.

Getting an adequate amount of sleep and rest is vital for overall mental and physical well being. There is also some research that suggests that a lack of sleep can be a factor in overweight and obesity.

When a sleep problem is persistent and severe it is most important to have a medical exam as sometimes insomnia can be a symptom of a more serious underlying physical or emotional disorder. With this type of problem ruled out, there are some options you can pursue to improve your sleep quality.

There are any of a number of sleep aids on the market, some requiring prescriptions and others available over the counter. Yet most are not intended for long term use, have potentially problematic side-effects and do not address the usual root cause of being unable to fall asleep-unrelieved tension.

Some safe and natural ideas for improving sleep you may wish to consider:

-Many people are more sensitive to the effects of caffeine than they realize. Avoid caffeinated foods and beverages 5-6 hours prior to your scheduled sleep time and see if this helps.

-While alcoholic beverages may seem to have a relaxing effect, they tend to disrupt sleep quality if taken in excess.

-Nicotine is a stimulant and you should consider quitting altogether-a Certified Hypnotist can help you with this process. At the very least, cut back on your smoking in the evenings.

-Exercise is a great stress reliever, however it can be a stimulant for some people if performed too soon before bedtime.

-Make sure your sleeping area is cool and well ventilated.

-A warm bath or shower before bed can help you fall asleep more easily.

-Avoid watching the news or anything else that may be disturbing for at least one hour prior to your scheduled bedtime. We are in a naturally heightened state of suggestibility as we drift off to sleep and when we first wake up-be careful what you dwell on at those times!

When sleep problems are the result of tension, what the person often discovers is that it is challenging to simply turn off the worrying and other “mental chatter” that they engage in throughout the day. It is similar to driving along the highway at 60 or 70 miles per hour and then trying to slam on the breaks.

So you want to establish a routine of gradually slowing down prior to your desired bedtime. And as previously mentioned, by all means avoid watching the news right before you fall asleep. Why? By and large a news broadcast is chock-filled with negativity that we are for the most part helpless to do anything about.

There is also some concern that the flickering light given off by the TV may have a stimulating effect on some individuals and hamper the ability to fall asleep. (Look at the wall opposite a TV screen in darkened room to see the strobe-like effect it has).

As someone who has had difficulty falling asleep you are probably aware of the Rule of Reversed Effort, although you probably didn’t call it that. Long known to hypnotists, this rule states “that the harder we try to do something we are not confident about, the harder it becomes to accomplish.” Don’t try to force yourself to sleep as this will only create tension and discouragement as this is actually impossible to do. Getting relaxed sets the stage for sleep, which then happens on its own.

Learning how to use a relaxation technique about 15-30 minutes prior to your intended bedtime will greatly increase that chances that you will get better nights sleep. Self-hypnosis, meditation and prerecorded guided imagery audio programs are all safe and affordable remedies for the sleep challenged.

The YOU:BETTER SLEEP audio program can help you improve your sleep quality. It is intended for you to use shortly before bedtime to help set the stage for a good night's sleep by reducing worry and mental chatter. Remember, you cannot force yourself to fall asleep, that only makes things worse. Rather, relax and it will happen on its own.

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Sunday, October 05, 2008

The Pumpkin and the Walnut-A Teaching Tale


(Note: this story involves a fictional character named Mullah Nasruddin. The humorous tales about him are popular in the Mid East and in particular amongst the Afghan people).

One warm day, Nasruddin was relaxing in the shade of a walnut tree. After awhile he pondered the huge pumpkins growing on vines nearby and the small walnuts growing on a towering tree.

"Sometimes I just cannot understand the ways of God" he thought. "Why on earth does he let tiny walnuts grow on such a majestic tree and enormous pumpkins on those delicate vines!"

Just then a walnut fell from the tree and smacked Nasruddin square on top of his bald head. He got up at once and lifted his hands to the heavens in supplication.

"Oh my God! Forgive me for my questioning ways! You are the one who is all-wise. Where would I be now if pumpkins grew on trees!"

Throughout the ages there has been a lot of talk about the "secret plan of the universe"-usually by people who make the unlikely claim that they have somehow figured it out!

Yet this story reminds us that there are mysteries that are beyond our current level of comprehension. And this has relevance to people who are goal-oriented.

Some of the aforementioned individuals who claim to have cracked the secrets of the universe will tell you that if your intentions and beliefs are strong enough, literally everything is possible because the "universe" wants to grant all our wishes. Is that so?

If we go along with the idea that there is some sort of unseen and benevolent wish-granting entity at work in our lives, wouldn't it be wise enough to recognize that some of them would in the long run be harmful to ourselves or the greater good ?

As a wise rabbi once said "God always answers your prayers and sometimes the answer is no!" Stay motivated and inspired but be flexible enough to know that sometimes you have to shift your intentions.

New Jersey Hypnotist James Malone is a self-help educator and author of Nine Hypnotic Tales-Fascinating Stories for Your Positive Transformation, which is receiving solid reviews from leaders in the self-help field. If you would like to learn more about this ebook, please visit Nine Hypnotic Tales.

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