What is hypnosis?
Many people have certain misconceptions about hypnosis, such as sleep, powerlessness, or loss of control. However, that is not the reality!
Hypnosis is a technique that grants us access to the subconscious mind, the center of all our memories and experiences. It is where our experiences and associated emotions are stored. Our habits are also found in the subconscious, things we do automatically, sometimes even against our will.
In hypnosis, the gateway to our subconscious mind opens. It is not sleep or unconsciousness, but rather a trance-like state or deep relaxation. The mind remains alert and highly attentive, similar to heightened learning ability.
Hypnosis allows us to acquire new ways of thinking and beliefs. When the conscious and subconscious mind work towards the same goal, there is nothing that can prevent us from achieving it.
Here are some examples that illustrate the power of the subconscious mind:
Examples
A spider triggers fear in us, regardless of whether we intellectually believe that this tiny creature is completely harmless.
I see a piece of cake and suddenly get the urge to eat it, even though I hadn’t thought about it at all just a second ago.
Someone consciously wants to quit smoking, but their subconscious mind, due to long-standing habits, doesn’t allow this desire. Through hypnosis, direct communication is established with the subconscious mind, suggesting that this habit is completely meaningless and can be abandoned.
The gateway to our subconscious mind
The subconscious mind operates completely independently from our conscious mind. It resists or allows changes to occur to a limited extent, which can be seen as part of its protective function. From the perspective of the subconscious mind, if one has survived thus far, it is probably better to maintain existing habits and life circumstances.
In a trance, a trance-like state, or in deep relaxation, the gateway to our subconscious mind opens. However, this hypnotic state is not what you might assume. Hypnosis can be very relaxing, but you are not asleep or unconscious.
It is only at this point that one can access the subconscious mind
In hypnosis, the mind is fully awake and highly attentive. We compare this state to a heightened state of learning ability. This means that through hypnosis, we can learn new ways of thinking, belief systems, and more.
It’s important to know that when the conscious mind and the subconscious mind have the same goal, nothing can prevent you from achieving it.
This approach can be used for many unwanted habits to bring about positive change in your life.
However, the most crucial aspect is that the client must consent to the suggestions. They must hear them clearly and agree with the changes being proposed. The client should undergo hypnosis willingly and wholeheartedly. It should never be a result of someone else’s persuasion, such as a partner saying, “You should do it.” If it has been recommended to you and you genuinely want it, that’s perfectly fine – but never under coercion.
