This week I had a gentleman come into my office to quit smoking. Now, this is someone whom I know from another aspect of my life. He has known me for many years and we have always been cordial. He has never known me to harm anyone. Yet, his hands shook as he filled out the paperwork. He was terrified of what he was about to experience.
I am not quite sure what he thought I could/would do to him, but it sure was evident that he was giving me all the power over him. So, we spent some time discussing hypnosis and all the myths surrounding it. I was able to explain to him that he was in control, not me. Eventually, he relaxed and took back his power. After our time together, he left my office, smoke free and very happy.
His first comment as he came out of trance was how different it felt, how time seemed to change. He wasn’t sure how long he had been in my office, it felt like forever and then again like he had just walked in. Either way, he was hooked! I was happy to give him the audio I have for my smokers and promised him the audio of our session as well.
In honor of this gentleman, the writing I am doing on fears and the fact that it is Friday, I leave you with a video that I just love.
The Time Warp – one of my favourites!
So your one of those People, Huh?
You didn’t go to showing at midnight and throw stuff at the screen? Or recite all the lines with the movie?
Beamer
@ beamer,
wasn’t that you I was sitting next to?
I hate to admit it but it was only a few years ago that I saw this movie.I loved it.It was so quirky. I may just rent the video and watch it again. I do know it has a large cult following.
Ms. eleni,
somehow I knew you would have been one to love it!
Let’s do the time warp again!!
Congratulations on the success of your patient. 🙂
Us guys just don’t like to give up control to a woman…
peace,
mike
livelife365
Wow – I’m a smoker and huge Rocky Horror fan from way back – GET OUT OF MY HEAD!
OMG! That brings back memories!
I’m going to watch it again!
Thanks for posting that Debbie.