The Transparent Hypnotist

Photograph by wollbinho

Could you hear the screams? They were headache loud in my mind, ending with a moan that awaited a sigh. The sigh has yet to come forth. I stumble around, still in my robe, the teaspoon of honey from my tea siting in my stomach, globed and over-sweet. Where did I put my aspirin? Yes, I said aspirin. I need a little help with the sudden pressure. No wait, I am going to go meditate for a moment. That is what enlightened people do, is it not? Alright, I am going…

Sigh.

I am back. The honey still sits in my stomach, undissolved and uncomfortable, but I will get past this moment and the moment before. What is it that it find so troubling?

My dear friend Mr. Terry O’Brien sent me a news clipping (ah Terry, do not feel bad about this ranting…I suspect you knew it would goad me into a small flurry of words). Happy was I last week to read about a young lady, basket ball player who uses self-hypnosis to get through her arthritic pain (she is a record breaker, don’t you know). I was also pleased to read all the articles during the past Olympics about athletes using hypnosis to increase concentration and focus so that they could bring their best game forward.

Now, let us take two steps back. The St. John High School somewhere in Kansas used hypnosis to help them during a time when they were not playing up to their full potential. Mind you, the hypnosis sessions were not mandatory and the players need parent permission before they could participate. Last Monday (I think), the local school board vetoed the idea of using hypnosis. Most of the reasons given were typical of those who have not spent any time understanding what hypnosis is and is not (yes, they are uneducated in this matter). They prefer to wallow in the mud of imaginary fears and beliefs. What a shame.

I guess I can see the point though that if parents want their children to use this powerful tool, then they can find a hypnotist on their own. Maybe the one’s who did benefit from hypnosis (huge, monster kudos to the parents who signed those permission slips) were impacted positively. Then they can help re-educate those who suffer from delusions. Also, here is a cyber pat on the back for the coach who decided to try hypnosis. It will be interesting watching how the team does the rest of the season. Just from the sessions the players were involved in, I believe wonderful things will happen.

For now, I think that is all I am going to write. I will catch you with other hypno happens a bit later.

Source: St. John abuzz over teammates’ hypnosis