This covers days 22, 23 and 24 of 30 for the Hypnotherapy Project, which I’m collaborating on with Los Angeles-based hypnotherapist Greg Beckett. You can read more about this experiment, what motivated it and what we hope to accomplish here.
One of the things that Greg and I have learned from the Hypnotherapy Project is that you can cover a LOT of ground in 30 days.
One of the other things we’ve learned is that some of the ground covering happens in the days after, in the debriefing sessions (a.k.a., our nattering marathons) and in the rest.
Without rest, you could probably work yourself to death, yes. But also, without rest none of the learning can really take root. What we’re doing is a little like going to the gym and blasting away at your muscle groups for 30 days straight. And there’s only so much blasting you can take before your muscles say, “Give it a rest, sister—or we’ll do it for you.”
We did a lot of yakking on Friday, did Greg and I. We used our time to map out a plan for this last—yes, last—week of the project. Some things I want to do, some things he wants to do.
I will be glad to get some of this time back. I’m looking forward to using it, along with my newly restored vigor and enthusiasm, to do some serious creating.
I’m also looking forward to some rest. I feel like I’ve run a marathon, and it’s not even over yet.
But the rest and the free time come at a price: I will miss the discipline of coming to the hypnotherapy every day. I will miss the exploration of this one, particular thing.
And most of all, I will miss doing it with this excellent human being. Thank you, Greg…
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Wow! Only one week left! You’ve done so well and discovered so much that I can believe that it would feel like a marathon. What a great experience though, especially with a great friend. Greg seems like an amazing hypnotherapist as well as a fabulous friend. Such an experience of a lifetime for you, and wonderful that you shared it with those of us following along via this site. Good for you girl! Enjoy the last week!
I’m wondering if you’re most excellent human being friend Greg knows of a peer based in Minneapolis whom he might recommend to me. After reading and following your “project” I can’t help but think I should do this. Not quite so frequently perhaps, but still, something – to help delve and provide some clarity to life and work. Let me know if you’re unopposed to asking Greg for a recommendation.
LizMo – He is! Both! Thanks for the kind words and good wishes. I love it that people love it.
dailytri – Hmm…I dunno, but will certainly ask and have him get in touch with you. You’ll have to update me on how it goes, if it does.
dailytri -
Fantastic! What a great compliment to our Hypnotherapy Project that you would consider adding Hypnosis to your tool box of life after following our journey.
At this time, I do not have a personal recommendation for you, but will be attending an International Hypnotist Convention in a week or so and will keep an eye out for a good contact in your area to pass on to you.
Will get back with you mid August with that info.
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