Mindful Hypnosis

This is an episode from the archives.

 I feel it’s appropriate for a few reasons. One it’s that time of year and I have been through so much loss lately that I feel it’s as important for me as it might be for you. 

 I had another podcast that was going for about 25 episodes.  I realized that some of these episodes are good and I will share them. They will be ‘bonus episodes” 

Now, I wanted to share this now for a few reasons. 

The first is because this upcoming Monday, the 29th, is a day that my good friend calls “death day.” 

Grief comes in many forms and layers and it has hit me on all fronts. 

I figured that it would be good to listen and see if what I said a year ago is still relevant to me in my state of mind today. 

This particular episode surprised me. 

And I can honestly say that my OWN podcast made me cry.

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Grief is the most complex emotion next to love. 

And when it hits us we don’t know what to do. It feels like our brain stops working while our body catches up. It’s a horrible feeling. 

Grieving is something we all have to do at one point in our lives. 

It forces you to look within.

To appreciate the small things in life, to teach you how to use your grief on purpose and above all to be more compassionate with yourself and others. 

But in order to find the power in grief, you have to grieve and you need to do something mindfully, of course. 

First off, take a breath and realize that change is inevitable. You will not be the same, and that is ok. 

This is why grief is also a form of growth. You become stronger as you learn to navigate this difficult journey. 

I want to share a story...

disclaimer: trigger warning-child

The Mustard Seed Poem read

So, how does one grieve mindfully? 

You grieve on purpose.  

You probably already know that there are stages of grief and you will go through them in your own way. That is ok. Allow the emotion to come up as it is. 

Feel it, acknowledge it, and know that everything emotion that rises, must come back down. 

Instead of moving on, you move within.

Even though you are feeling these difficult waves of emotions, you can still sense (underneath) that you are ok. Under these waves, underneath there is a sense of calm. It’s within that stillness that we can find compassion for ourselves and others. 

Take a deep breath and exhale

Hugs, Cheryl 

So, before I go, listen closely and remember this ONE one thing.

Your future is a thought, your past has passed, but your now is always here.
Be mindful-one minute at a time.

Hugs Cheryl

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 I have no patience! I just don't have any patience to be mindful. 

We can all use a little patience, right?

So, the topic is about learning how to be more patient with mindfulness. We always feel like we need patience when it comes to things in our life. 

Standing at the grocery store- waiting in line. Driving down the road with the person in front of us driving way too slow. ( that’s mine) or becoming impatient with the people around you, especially during these holiday times. 

How impatient are YOU waiting for that Thanksgiving dinner? 

Mindfulness puts patients into perspective. It helps us get out of our heads so we can see the bigger picture. You know, the is-this-worth the frustration I’m causing myself or others right now perspective. Is it worth getting angry, upset, or annoyed? Most often it is not. 

Because we are trying to change what is. And what is-is acceptance. 

Patience is a byproduct of time. We often feel rushed, annoyed or like we are “waiting” for something to happen. In order for us to have patience issues, we often have a time issue- and it’s usually a concern over time we feel we are losing or going to lose. 

Patience can only exist if you have time that you reflect it upon. It’s part of the thinking mind.

 Here is the interesting thing about mindfulness. 

There is no “time” issue in mindfulness.  

When you're mindful you're in a space of acceptance and openness. 

You're in the here and now- you’re not worried about the past or concerned about the future. 

So the next time you want to feel more patient, become mindful.  

Take 30 seconds to become mindful. 

Take a big deep breath and exhale.

Start off slow. 

Just follow your breath. 

Let it gently guide you into the here and now. 

And notice during that moment, the patient part of you will fade away. 

Thank you for listening. 

Take another deep breath and exhale. 

So, before I go, listen closely and remember this ONE one thing.

Your future is a thought, your past has passed, but your now is always here.
Be mindful-one minute at a time.

Hugs Cheryl

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This question comes up often. How do I know if I am being mindful? 

How do I know if nobody is in my mind to tell me? 

Mindfulness is a state of mind and it is individual to you but it does have certain qualities you can look for. 

And sometimes it’s easier to explain what you should NOT feel instead of what you should. We will start with that first. 

I talk about analyzing and judging. 

Mindfulness is a state of NON-JUDGEMENTAL Awareness. 

When you are present you’re in the moment experiencing it in a focused way. You are attentive to what you are doing. 

Lastly,  I talk about curiosity. 

This is why exploring new things is good..it takes you into the present moment to experience them. 

Keep shifting into mindfulness, keep experiencing it, and above all be gentle with yourself as you enjoy the simple moments of mindfulness. 

Take a deep breath in and exhale

So, before I go, listen closely and remember this ONE one thing. 

Your future is a thought, your past has passed, but your now is always here. 

Be mindful-one minute at a time.

Cheryl 
 

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Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love the changing leaves, the beauty of it, and the magic of it. Let’s appreciate the fall colors as we become mindful of doing so.

The days are shorter, the crisp air feels refreshing after a long hot summer and we are now gazing upon the greatest vision of them all. The changes of the leaves. It is definitely my favorite. It makes the world colorful and we can reflect in the beauty of it all. 

It is one time when people become very present. Dark browns, oranges, and reds. 

We are reminded of the seasonal changes in our own life. 

What do we need to let go of?
 What has changed in our own lives this past year? 

Fall brings a sense of reflection. 

So today, take a short journey with me as we explore the beauty of the season. 

Get your shoes on, go for a walk, or go outside. When you are ready ..

Take in a big deep breath and exhale. 

Short mindful journey to notice the changing season.

Appreciate the experience of mindfully enjoying the beauty of an autumn day in all her glory.

So, before I go, listen closely and remember this ONE thing. 

Your future is a thought, your past has passed, but your now is always here. 

Be mindful-one minute at a time.

Cheryl

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 Episode 4-What is Mindful Hypnosis? 

Mindfulness is being present without judgment. 

Hypnosis can be explained in a multitude of different ways depending on how many hypnotists you ask. 

 It is a way to decrease your active thinking mind so that you can work with the subconscious part of the mind, which holds all your beliefs, values, worries fears habits, etc. 

 To make changes we have to bypass the busy critical mind-this is where we find ourselves sabotaging behaviors or overthinking, our delusions, not delusion, in the sense of we lost our mind but believing what we believe is true that may not be. 

To create changes you need to bypass this and a few things do that.

Age. Old or young. 
Stories & Metaphors. 
Hypnosis- This is a natural way to make changes easily.

Excerpt from Mindful Hypnotherapy from Gary R Elkins, "mindful hypnotherapy is an intervention that intentionally uses hypnosis to integrate mindfulness for personal therapeutic benefits and mindfulness hypnotherapy we utilize hypnosis a powerful delivery vehicle for mindfulness. Hypnosis is a medium that enables mindfulness to be absorbed and integrated more easily, efficiently and effectively." 

How mindfulness hypnosis can help you. 

Many of the people I work with are suffering from anxiety, stress, fears, and overthinking.  Integrating mindfulness in all of the sessions helps to get out of their head, be more present so they can feel calmer, more focused, and relaxed. 

 It also helps my weight reduction clients eat more mindfully and my self-sabotaging clients..well, it really helps to put situations into perspective. 

So, before I go, listen closely and remember this ONE thing. 

Your future is a thought, your past has passed, but your now is always here. 

Be mindful-one minute at a time.  

Cheryl

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Mindful Hypnotherapy from Gary R Elkins

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Episode  2- Be Mindful with your computer

Our computers or phones, tablets are all an extension of our life. And we probably don’t give them much thought or appreciation unless they stop running. I am guilty of that at times.  

It has become so much more than just a piece of equipment. Before you hop on that computer today, give appreciation for what it does for you. 

So, let’s be mindful so we can appreciate the computer itself.  In this episode, I will walk you through a short mindfulness exercise so you can be mindful with your computer.  You'll notice the shape, sound, touch of the keyboard plus bringing up any emotions you may have as you venture onto the internet. 

Join me. 

So, before I go, listen closely and remember this ONE one thing. 

Your future is a thought, your past has passed, but your now is always here. 

Be mindful-one minute at a time.

Cheryl  

Hugs Cheryl 

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Episode 1-the Best time to be Mindful 

I am going to discuss the best time to be Mindful except all the time.

That time is in the morning.

There're usually fewer distractions in the morning so it tended to be quieter. 

This is also the time when your mind is more reflective & receptive because you may still be in that transitional state from sleep to waking. 

So, utilizing this time when you wake up sets the tone for your entire day. 

Appreciate one or two minutes of stillness and mindfulness to enjoy the morning as life intended.

So, before I go, listen closely and remember this ONE one thing. 

Your future is a thought, your past has passed, but your now is always here. 

Be mindful-one minute at a time.

Cheryl 

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Welcome everybody to the new One Minute of Mindfulness Podcast!

I am so excited to share this new podcast with you because I have heard time and time again about the struggles to “shift” into mindfulness while staying there.

In case I haven’t introduced myself,  I am Cheryl, your podcast host, Mindfulness Coach, and Certified Professional Hypnotist.  

 The podcast may be One Minute of Mindfulness, but the episodes will be between 5 to 12 minutes with an occasional meditation lasting longer. However,  all of these techniques can be used in one minute of practice.

Join me every week. The podcast will upload every Tuesday and an occasional bonus on Saturday. 

On this podcast,  you will learn how to take just a few minutes of your day to easily shift into mindfulness and stay mindful, which can help you to become calmer, more settled, and above all staying present, so you don’t miss the simple day-to-day moments of your life. 

• You'll also get to experience a few guided meditations. 
•  Enjoy some mini-One Minute of Mindfulness meditations to take you deeper while calming your thoughts.
•  Plus, Mindful Hypnosis to expand your practice- geting you out of your head while breaking any barriers you have to Mindfulness.

And most importantly...

I am looking forward to sharing all of these wonderful ways to get you to sink into mindfulness and stay mindful.

So, before I go, remember this ONE one thing. 

Your future is a thought, your past has passed, but your now is always here. 

Be mindful-one minute at a time.
 

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