Subconscious
Mind: Use it
for Wellness
and Change
By teresa Perciful
P
eople look for that magic something, a pill,
a supplement, or a piece of equipment for
instant change to our minds and our bodies.
The key to any change is to first go inside yourself, to your
shown documented improvement using hypnosis or guided
most valuable resource, the subconscious (or inner mind).
imagery. When one learns self-hypnosis, the perceptions of
pain can be changed, and chronic pain sufferers can be more
The subconscious is our organic computer. What makes
comfortable. A great example of this can be seen in the use
it so special, is how it adapts and changes with each bit
of hypnosis with the birthing process.
of data it receives from our experiences. It has unlimited
opportunity for change and learning. Habits are developed
With hypnosis, guided imagery, or meditation, you can
(good & bad) by repetition and stored in the subconscious.
make permanent changes in your behaviors and routines.
The subconscious’ job is to drive those behaviors and our
The subconscious acts on repetition, so when you get your
reactions to situations, based on our past experiences. To
mind into a deep state of trance, you
test this yourself, close your eyes and
can rehearse the new behavior, and
think about your favorite food. When
When one learns self-hypnosis, the
your own imagination can make
you do, first you develop a picture,
perceptions of pain can be changed,
the changes you want to happen.
your mouth waters, you may even
and chronic pain sufferers can be Einstein said, “Imagination is more
smell the aroma. You have just had a
physical reaction to just a memory.
more comfortable.
powerful than intellect.” When
you understand the subconscious
You may have had an emotional
and how it drives your day, you will know this is true. Just
shift also with a warm fuzzy feeling inside. Now think about
remember when you want change, go first to the control
something you just would never want to eat, “YUCK!”
tower, your subconscious.
Notice how you feel now!
Author Teresa Perciful is an RN, Board Certified Hypno-
The subconscious mind drives the body’s functions as
tist, and member of the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH)
well. With complementary therapies, such as hypnosis, you
Arkansas Chapter. Learn more about the power of your sub-
can talk directly to those controllers and give the suggestions
conscious mind at the World Hypnotism Event sponsored by
for a change. The body systems that respond most to positive
the NGH AR Chapter Tuesday, January 13 from 4-7:30p.m. at
suggestion or direction are the intestinal tract and the skin.
the Main Library in Little Rock.
Conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome to warts have
10 Little Rock
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