Tuesday, December 21, 2010
New Smoking Cessation Website
One of my favorite applications of hypnosis is working with smokers who want to quit. There is nothing quite as gratifying as watching someone who has tried (and failed) for years to break free. Please visit my new site whether for yourself or a smoker you care about. Quitting is actually easier than you may think, especially with the two session program I have developed and refined over the years.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Declare Your Freedom From Destructive Habits
I believe that each of us has at least one oppressive habit we would like to break free from. Smoking. Overeating. Drinking too much. Overspending. Exercising too little.
As we celebrate our nation's independence this July, it might be wise to let the spirit of the holiday inspire us to declare our independence from our habits that enslave us. If you look closely, you will see that national and personal freedom have some interesting parallels.
To begin with, the Declaration of Independence was not a spur of the moment decision. As its text points out "mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed."
In personal terms, this desperate emotion is known as "hitting bottom" when it starts a personal revolution to free us from victimization by our unhealthy habits. A person must accept the unacceptability of the habit. They must also be angry enough to do something about it. People refer to this as being sick and tired of being sick and tired.
A distinguishing feature of the US Declaration of Independence is that it not only ended something (British rule), but also introduced a new idea into world consciousness
- the notion of self-rule.
It is important when starting a personal revolution that you develop an added dimension. Don't just quit something. Become something new and better.
Freedom from an addiction begins with a bold declaration that the person has gone to war with the habit and intends to separate from it absolutely. The alcoholic who accepts that one drink is too much and a thousand is not enough is on the road to recovery. Smokers who understand that one cigarette will likely get them hooked again, save themselves the trouble of reaching new, lower bottoms. There is nothing wrong with becomming fanatical about your insistence on being free. In fact, I have found that a degree of fanaticism is essential for success.
So, when in the course of human events, you reach a point where you are no longer willing to pay the price for your habits or addictions, the first step is to make a Personal Declaration of Independence. Declare yourself free of this addiction once and forever. The second is to begin to live, as though it were so. And it may not be easy. As Thomas Jefferson said, "Do not expect to be translated from despotism to liberty on a featherbed."
And, by all means, continue to celebrate your independence. Habits have a way of sneaking back when we least expect it. Just as the British decided to try to regain their "colonies" in 1812, addictions and old, destructive habits lie in wait looking for a moment of weakness. Be grateful for the change and be vigilant for any threats against your independence. Get it right and you can look forward to happy Independence Days in the years to come
As we celebrate our nation's independence this July, it might be wise to let the spirit of the holiday inspire us to declare our independence from our habits that enslave us. If you look closely, you will see that national and personal freedom have some interesting parallels.
To begin with, the Declaration of Independence was not a spur of the moment decision. As its text points out "mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed."
In personal terms, this desperate emotion is known as "hitting bottom" when it starts a personal revolution to free us from victimization by our unhealthy habits. A person must accept the unacceptability of the habit. They must also be angry enough to do something about it. People refer to this as being sick and tired of being sick and tired.
A distinguishing feature of the US Declaration of Independence is that it not only ended something (British rule), but also introduced a new idea into world consciousness
- the notion of self-rule.
It is important when starting a personal revolution that you develop an added dimension. Don't just quit something. Become something new and better.
Freedom from an addiction begins with a bold declaration that the person has gone to war with the habit and intends to separate from it absolutely. The alcoholic who accepts that one drink is too much and a thousand is not enough is on the road to recovery. Smokers who understand that one cigarette will likely get them hooked again, save themselves the trouble of reaching new, lower bottoms. There is nothing wrong with becomming fanatical about your insistence on being free. In fact, I have found that a degree of fanaticism is essential for success.
So, when in the course of human events, you reach a point where you are no longer willing to pay the price for your habits or addictions, the first step is to make a Personal Declaration of Independence. Declare yourself free of this addiction once and forever. The second is to begin to live, as though it were so. And it may not be easy. As Thomas Jefferson said, "Do not expect to be translated from despotism to liberty on a featherbed."
And, by all means, continue to celebrate your independence. Habits have a way of sneaking back when we least expect it. Just as the British decided to try to regain their "colonies" in 1812, addictions and old, destructive habits lie in wait looking for a moment of weakness. Be grateful for the change and be vigilant for any threats against your independence. Get it right and you can look forward to happy Independence Days in the years to come
Monday, May 31, 2010
My Idea to Stop The British Petroleum Oil Spill
I called BP with a suggestion. The operator said she would send me a form via email. That was a week ago. No form.
I have an idea that I am convinced will work. Maybe it is too simple.
Build a DOME heavy enough to overcome the pressure of the oil. Lower it over. Cap it off.
May not be a perfect solution. But wouldn't it stop upwards of 90% of the problem?
Then go in afterwards with filler. Or even put a valve in and pump the oil up to the surface.
I will try BP again but am posting here in the hopes that someone else may also run with it and solve a nasty problem that effects us all.
I have an idea that I am convinced will work. Maybe it is too simple.
Build a DOME heavy enough to overcome the pressure of the oil. Lower it over. Cap it off.
May not be a perfect solution. But wouldn't it stop upwards of 90% of the problem?
Then go in afterwards with filler. Or even put a valve in and pump the oil up to the surface.
I will try BP again but am posting here in the hopes that someone else may also run with it and solve a nasty problem that effects us all.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
SURGERY WITHOUT DRUGS?
Yes. It is possible. And, over the years, I have helped several clients undergo surgical procedures, from minor to major, with no other pain management tool than the power of their minds.
In other words, they underwent surgery with hypnosis only.
Like the surgery described in the article linked to here, my favorite case history is that of a patient who was undergoing breast surgery. Hers was at Women and Infants hospital where I had been working in oncology helping cancer patients cope with the stress, pain and treatment associated with cancer.
Admittedly, she was excellent at hypnosis. There is a range of responsiveness. But it worked just fine. I met with her twice before the day of the surgery, induced hypnosis with suggestions for the day or the surgery. That morning I went to Women and Infants Hospital and hypnotized her in the preparation room. I was not invited into the operating theater. But, as it turns out, I wasn't needed. My client underwent her surgery with little discomfort much to the amazement of her surgeon and the staff.
In Europe, hypnosis is now increasingly being used in surgery. At one Belgian hospital, more than 5,000 surgical procedures have been carried out using a technique known as 'hypnosedation', which replaces general anaesthesia with hypnosis, local anaesthesia and a mild sedative.
Studies have shown that those who are 'hypnosedated' and avoid the side effects associated with general anaesthetics are able to return to work twice as quickly - 15days after surgery rather than 28 days.
If you are thinking about surgery with hypnosis as your primary pain management stratregy, there are two things to keep in mind. First, you must be an excellent hypnotic "subject" and enter a deep level of trance at will. Second, your surgeon and his or her team must be on board with your plan.
However, even if you don't go all the way with hypnosis, you can benefit tremendously from pre-surgery hypnosis. Hypnosis before surgery can:
Significantly reduce anxiety
before surgery
Reduce bleeding during surgery
Promote more rapid healing after surgery
Speed your recovery time
Reduce pain
If you are planning surgery, give me a call at 401-374-1890 to discuss how hypnosis can help you get through it with a minimum of discomfort and a more rapid recovery or drop me an email at john.koenig,hypnotist@live.com.
Yes. It is possible. And, over the years, I have helped several clients undergo surgical procedures, from minor to major, with no other pain management tool than the power of their minds.
In other words, they underwent surgery with hypnosis only.
Like the surgery described in the article linked to here, my favorite case history is that of a patient who was undergoing breast surgery. Hers was at Women and Infants hospital where I had been working in oncology helping cancer patients cope with the stress, pain and treatment associated with cancer.
Admittedly, she was excellent at hypnosis. There is a range of responsiveness. But it worked just fine. I met with her twice before the day of the surgery, induced hypnosis with suggestions for the day or the surgery. That morning I went to Women and Infants Hospital and hypnotized her in the preparation room. I was not invited into the operating theater. But, as it turns out, I wasn't needed. My client underwent her surgery with little discomfort much to the amazement of her surgeon and the staff.
In Europe, hypnosis is now increasingly being used in surgery. At one Belgian hospital, more than 5,000 surgical procedures have been carried out using a technique known as 'hypnosedation', which replaces general anaesthesia with hypnosis, local anaesthesia and a mild sedative.
Studies have shown that those who are 'hypnosedated' and avoid the side effects associated with general anaesthetics are able to return to work twice as quickly - 15days after surgery rather than 28 days.
If you are thinking about surgery with hypnosis as your primary pain management stratregy, there are two things to keep in mind. First, you must be an excellent hypnotic "subject" and enter a deep level of trance at will. Second, your surgeon and his or her team must be on board with your plan.
However, even if you don't go all the way with hypnosis, you can benefit tremendously from pre-surgery hypnosis. Hypnosis before surgery can:
Significantly reduce anxiety
before surgery
Reduce bleeding during surgery
Promote more rapid healing after surgery
Speed your recovery time
Reduce pain
If you are planning surgery, give me a call at 401-374-1890 to discuss how hypnosis can help you get through it with a minimum of discomfort and a more rapid recovery or drop me an email at john.koenig,hypnotist@live.com.
May Flowers
"Spring is nature's way of saying Lets Party!"
Robin Williams
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. "
Anne Bradstreet
"Whoosh...thank God the rains finally stopped and my basement is dry again."
John Koenig
Feel free to quote me.
Robin Williams
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. "
Anne Bradstreet
"Whoosh...thank God the rains finally stopped and my basement is dry again."
John Koenig
Feel free to quote me.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Magi Institute Of Natural Medicine
Magi institute offers medical hypnotherapy, nlp, eft, nutrition and fitness coaching, as well as hypnosis & nutrition certification. Online stores - ebooks, books, mp3s, hypnosis and hypnotherapy scripts, hypnosis downloads and members only sections.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Link Market - Free Link Exchange, Link Building and Link Trade Directory
Link Market - Free Link Exchange, Link Building and Link Trade Directory
Description of the site :
Have you ever tried to exchange links, link building, or trade links? Was it hard? Use link market instead; - it is easy to use, free and very smart. It will save you hours of work.
Description of the site :
Have you ever tried to exchange links, link building, or trade links? Was it hard? Use link market instead; - it is easy to use, free and very smart. It will save you hours of work.
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