The Transparent Hypnotist

Photograph by Michael Casey

Another Friday without the 10 Questions for Hypnotists. The deal is I am only as good as those who answer the questions. I have extended many invitations to some wonderful hypnotists, but I have yet to receive their answers. So, it will indeed be back up and running soon.

Last Friday, I mentioned I would share with you some of the responses I  have received when I have invited various hypnotists to participate. I will not mention names. First, the responses I normally get fall into two categories - those who do respond positively and those who ignore me. Both of these seem acceptable. I do not take the later personally because there are a plethora of reasons why someone would not respond - they do not have time, they do not like the questions, or they do not like the blog. I respect all of those. The people who write back positively have been a total joy. The answers are fabulous (and often fun). Plus, we have all learned a lot and seen a variety of perspectives in how we each approach hypnosis. Thank you to all who have participated.

There is also a third category of responses, but a valid one none-the-less. These are the hypnotists who are not familiar with the Transparent Hypnotist (fair enough). They ask a lot of questions. These are great, too. I might do the same. Usually people want to know about how I edit the responses (bare minimum…I hate being edited myself, lol). They also want to know how I plan to use their answers (only in their 10 Question post).

Then there are some that concern me greatly. I still respect their reserve, but I wonder what life has done to them to make them so bitter and defensive. I occasionally get lost in enlightenment and forget this is not the path for others or that we all struggle periodically. But still. In an age where there is a lot of negativity and a weariness to trust strangers (and I am a stranger in a strange land), I strive to be a positive beacon as much as I can and still be true to my daily adventures in hypnosis. It amazes me that some react in a rude or negative fashion (sending out more negative energy) when asked to participate. It does not take that long to do a search for the 10 Question Fridays to see the format and how many prestigious hypnotists have participated. Heck, ask those who have participated for their opinion of the segment or blog (I know of some who have actually received new clients from their participation).

So, the thing is, rudeness gets us no where. I do not understand it. I do not accept it - no matter how much one may be reacting to a negative experience that has nothing to do with me or the blog. I am sorry. It just makes me so tired.

I do not write this to add more negativity to the world. I am merely being transparent and now you may know why we have missed two weeks of the Friday 10 Questions.

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