Comments on: Locusts Of Control http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/hypnosis-tips/locusts/ NLP & Hypnosis tools, tips, techniques, information, articles and videos. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:58:29 +0000 hourly 1 By: Keith http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/hypnosis-tips/locusts/comment-page-1/#comment-3271 Keith Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:22:38 +0000 http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/?p=495#comment-3271 Alan, Fantastic to see you here! I think that, when we think about our goals in certain ways, we <em>absolutely</em> pre-dispose the subconscious mind to recognize opportunities that lead us closer to those goals. Sometimes when we do this, the opportunities come at us in ways that seem magical. Heck, maybe they are. And while I don't think traditional affirmations (for instance) are necessarily the most efficient way to reach a goal, I believe they help. I use them myself. ...And I think, with affirmations etc., it's important to consider locus of control. For instance, if you have a financial goal, I believe it's better to have an affirmation about recognizing and taking action on good financial opportunities than to have an affirmation that you're going to win the lottery. As to the Law of Attraction and NLP/hypnosis... Knowing what you want and asking the universe for it, feeling and behaving as if the object of desire is on its way and being open to receiving what you desire could be considered cornerstones of that way of thinking. I can name several NLP/hypnosis processes that include those ideas or very similar ideas. NLP provides a way to be much more specific with that type of process. For instance, what are the submodalities of your thoughts about things you're really going to accomplish as opposed to pipe dreams? Keith Alan,
Fantastic to see you here!
I think that, when we think about our goals in certain ways, we absolutely pre-dispose the subconscious mind to recognize opportunities that lead us closer to those goals. Sometimes when we do this, the opportunities come at us in ways that seem magical. Heck, maybe they are. And while I don’t think traditional affirmations (for instance) are necessarily the most efficient way to reach a goal, I believe they help. I use them myself.

…And I think, with affirmations etc., it’s important to consider locus of control. For instance, if you have a financial goal, I believe it’s better to have an affirmation about recognizing and taking action on good financial opportunities than to have an affirmation that you’re going to win the lottery.

As to the Law of Attraction and NLP/hypnosis… Knowing what you want and asking the universe for it, feeling and behaving as if the object of desire is on its way and being open to receiving what you desire could be considered cornerstones of that way of thinking. I can name several NLP/hypnosis processes that include those ideas or very similar ideas. NLP provides a way to be much more specific with that type of process. For instance, what are the submodalities of your thoughts about things you’re really going to accomplish as opposed to pipe dreams?

Keith

]]> By: Alan Anderson http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/hypnosis-tips/locusts/comment-page-1/#comment-3268 Alan Anderson Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:51:00 +0000 http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/?p=495#comment-3268 Bravo Keith – Another demonstration of impeccable logic and clear thinking. I agree that NLP has nothing to do with the theories of the Law of Attraction. I also agree that believing alone is highly unlikely to create any actual results. I further agree the lack of action, self-sabotage, incomplete, incompetent or poorly formed actions due to a lack of locus of control, is equally doomed to fail, as you point out. But is,' whether or not "Magical thinking" can effect reality', really the question? Or is it possible that the question should be: Can we pre-dispose the subconscious to recognize opportunities that will arise organically with or without "Magical Thinking?” or “Can we create a fertile mental environment that will support positive action with such magical thinking as positive thinking, affirmation, prayer, and/or magical-actions, advisable?” I don’t believe that NLP is about positive thinking and affirmation, but I do believe that they are forms of self-hypnosis and have their place in a well informed, and properly used strategy of hypnotic or reprogramming treatment. Bravo Keith – Another demonstration of impeccable logic and clear thinking. I agree that NLP has nothing to do with the theories of the Law of Attraction. I also agree that believing alone is highly unlikely to create any actual results. I further agree the lack of action, self-sabotage, incomplete, incompetent or poorly formed actions due to a lack of locus of control, is equally doomed to fail, as you point out.

But is,’ whether or not “Magical thinking” can effect reality’, really the question? Or is it possible that the question should be:
Can we pre-dispose the subconscious to recognize opportunities that will arise organically with or without “Magical Thinking?” or “Can we create a fertile mental environment that will support positive action with such magical thinking as positive thinking, affirmation, prayer, and/or magical-actions, advisable?”

I don’t believe that NLP is about positive thinking and affirmation, but I do believe that they are forms of self-hypnosis and have their place in a well informed, and properly used strategy of hypnotic or reprogramming treatment.

]]> By: Zedd http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/hypnosis-tips/locusts/comment-page-1/#comment-3239 Zedd Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:41:09 +0000 http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/?p=495#comment-3239 Actually I like the plague like reference your original title has, wishful thinking can often be a plague upon peoples lives, and can spread epidemiologically as well. The statement about locus of control in respect to weight loss is great, I wonder if a reframe would be helpful in that instance... As you have stated amazing things can happen, as long as it is in the realm of possibility Informative article/opinion, look forward to reading more.. Zedd <a href="http://www.mindhax.zedekus.com" rel="nofollow">MindHax</a> Actually I like the plague like reference your original title has, wishful thinking can often be a plague upon peoples lives, and can spread epidemiologically as well. The statement about locus of control in respect to weight loss is great, I wonder if a reframe would be helpful in that instance… As you have stated amazing things can happen, as long as it is in the realm of possibility

Informative article/opinion, look forward to reading more..

Zedd
MindHax

]]> By: Bill Gerlach http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/hypnosis-tips/locusts/comment-page-1/#comment-3237 Bill Gerlach Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:46:08 +0000 http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/?p=495#comment-3237 Keith, another great article which is right on the money. There is no magic, only well formed goals that when they are reached seem magical.. until you realize the focused work involved. Thank You! Keith, another great article which is right on the money. There is no magic, only well formed goals that when they are reached seem magical.. until you realize the focused work involved. Thank You!

]]> By: Mike Shaughnessy http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/hypnosis-tips/locusts/comment-page-1/#comment-3236 Mike Shaughnessy Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:27:05 +0000 http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/?p=495#comment-3236 Keith, I have followed NLP from before the days when the marketing machines of folks like Anthony Robbins made it popular. Whenever asked for an explanation of the process of NLP, I always have simplified it down to the theory of "I'm happy because I sing-or I sing because I'm happy". To me it has been a simple tool to anchor good thoughts and habits, and eliminate bad. Over the years however, NLP seems to have been re-created into a kind of new age "metephysical" process with ties to the netherworld. While some might suggest your opinion is Heresy - I find it very refreshing, and long overdue! Thank you Keith, and continued success. Keith, I have followed NLP from before the days when the marketing machines of folks like Anthony Robbins made it popular. Whenever asked for an explanation of the process of NLP, I always have simplified it down to the theory of “I’m happy because I sing-or I sing because I’m happy”. To me it has been a simple tool to anchor good thoughts and habits, and eliminate bad. Over the years however, NLP seems to have been re-created into a kind of new age “metephysical” process with ties to the netherworld. While some might suggest your opinion is Heresy – I find it very refreshing, and long overdue! Thank you Keith, and continued success.

]]> By: MargieAnne http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/hypnosis-tips/locusts/comment-page-1/#comment-3235 MargieAnne Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:37:55 +0000 http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/?p=495#comment-3235 AhhHaa Keith -- I KNOW who that favorite instructor is as I heard the same store. LOL! Strange - it still seems credible to this very day -- the power of NLP and belief as when one is in that "state" of CF by-pass, it all becomes true. First time I have noticed that Bridget has joined us so I'd like to extend a great BIG WELCOME BRIDGET from all of us who adore Keith. She's a smart and nice lady. AhhHaa Keith — I KNOW who that favorite instructor is as I heard the same store. LOL! Strange – it still seems credible to this very day — the power of NLP and belief as when one is in that “state” of CF by-pass, it all becomes true.

First time I have noticed that Bridget has joined us so I’d like to extend a great BIG WELCOME BRIDGET from all of us who adore Keith. She’s a smart and nice lady.

]]> By: Bridget McKenna http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/hypnosis-tips/locusts/comment-page-1/#comment-3231 Bridget McKenna Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:45:11 +0000 http://www.hypnosis101.com/wordpress/?p=495#comment-3231 Enjoy those marshmallows, Keith! And thanks for putting into words what I've thought many times. Enjoy those marshmallows, Keith! And thanks for putting into words what I’ve thought many times.

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