From time to time we hear people talking about ‘finding themselves’ (have they looked behind the couch?). Alternatively, they might claim that they ‘need to get to know themselves’. This project may include holidays (sorry… spiritual journeys!) to the ‘mysterious east’ to join a commune, or such like.
But really, learning about how you ‘work’ and coming to a greater understanding of your own foibles, idiosyncrasies, strengths and weaknesses can be carried out anywhere. It doesn’t have to be considered – or treated as – a great ‘spiritual quest’.
For the latest hypnotic session I’ve been working on a session called ‘Know yourself’ for hypnosisdownloads.com.
A benefit of psychology
When we learn about psychology we can know others better – but in so doing we should also come to understand ourselves more. The new hypnotic download is meant to take some key psychological tools and encourage people to use these tools when appraising themselves.
For example, psychology has taught us about ‘cognitive dissonance’ – the way we unconsciously use rationalizations and justifications to explain away uncomfortable facts to ourselves. The more a person employs cognitive dissonance the further they move from self-knowledge.
The Know yourself session also encourages us to use the notion of the ‘Observing Self’ – the part of us that can stand aside from emotion and be detached (which doesn’t mean beating yourself up).
I have also included sections on automatic associations – habit versus free will – and the importance of unity versus lots of different selves for different occasions. Of course, it’s appropriate to behave differently in different circumstances, but not to totally change our identity when we are with different people!
This may seem like a rather ambitious download, but I am looking forward to feedback.
All the best
Mark
