The Transparent Hypnotist

Photo by Jane M. Sawyer

The path has led me back to my door. The suitcase is yet unpacked, email unanswered, and the Irish Breakfast tea is still steeping in my mug. But I must say what a pleasure it is to return here and find the blog running strong. During my first few days away it was a little disconcerting to be totally away from the cyber-world, but the closer it came to my return the more it has felt like Christmas. The anticipation of seeing what had transpired since my departure was very exhilarating.

First, many thanks to Josh Houghton for his words on pre-talk. Many of us can totally relate to his beginnings in hypnosis - the thrill of the idea and the occasional disappointment when one finds it is a little more complex than the books and videos would have you believe. But Josh has made a very good point - most of the success one finds in the hypnotic arts and sciences (for all you pro-science people out there :)) is due to the pre-talk that happens before the session.

And now we come to Michael. Here is a huge monster thanks to all his hard work on keeping the blog consistent and interesting in my absence. I knew I had left it in good hands! The post about the best-laid plans, though harrowing, is really refreshing. I think we all have those moments when sessions, shows or what have you turn out a little different than we might have liked. So from Josh’s adding a pre-talk and Michael’s wisdom in being able to adapt quickly, they are two very good lessons.

About being a Jedi Master - that is too much fun. I have actually used the idea of the “force” with a few clients who seem receptive. But the whole idea of using it as a way to create success when the client feels hypnosis is the last resort is just brilliant.

For the Sunday Question of What do you do differently, if anything, with a highly religious client (great question), please still feel free to comment (Debbie left a great one, by the by). I hope to answer it soon, myself.

We have also been kept up-to-date with the latest news about hypnosis used to help focus groups.

So bravo Michael - feel free to take a sit in the big chair anytime. I also hope Debbie and Josh will consider guest posting again. In fact, Josh will do this coming Sunday Question.

As for the Poll, I am keeping last week’s going another week. It is in the right column, if you have not answered it yet.

And with this, I must adjust to this time zone again and get back to life in the pond.

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