Meditate 1-2-3

John Morgan has created a lightning fast way to meditate. It's as easy as 1-2-3. Find out how to calm your mind quickly with this fast and effective method. John calls it Meditate 1-2-3.

Grasshopper Notes are the writings from America's Best Known Hypnotherapist John Morgan. His podcasts contain his most responded to essays and blog posts from the past two decades. 

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"The Grasshopper" the part of you that whispers pearls of wisdom that  seem to pop into your mind from out of the blue. John's essays and blog posts are his interpretations of these "Nips of Nectar." Others have labeled his writings as timeless wisdom. 

Most of the John's writings revolve around self improvement and self help. They address topics like:

• Mindfulness
• Peace of mind
• Creativity
• How to stay in the present moment
• Spirituality
• Behavior improvement

And stories that transform you to a wider sense of awareness that presents more options. And isn't that what we all want, more options? 

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Transcript

Meditate 1-2-3

If you can count to 3, you can meditate quickly and easily. 

There are no ancient rituals to learn, no complicated theories to comprehend, and no twisting of your body into a pretzel – just the ability to count to 3 and you’re on your way to being more stress free.

Hi, This is John Morgan. I’ve been busy working on an uncomplicated, easy method of meditation that anyone can learn, and learn fast. I’ve tested it out with a number of folks and the results they report are more than impressive to me.  I’m about to share this quick and easy method with you. I call it Meditate 1, 2, 3 and as you’ll soon see, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Many folks have tried some form of meditation but it was cumbersome and hard for them to grasp. Also, it was a time consumer. 

In a world where many people have very little free time, Meditate 1, 2, 3 is so simple and so effective, you can master it in less than 5 minutes. And, you can do it just about anywhere. 

You don’t have to find a quiet space, or visit a guru at an ashram. You can do it in deli line, or waiting your turn at the doctor’s office, or riding on a bus, a train, or in an Uber. 

Side Note: Don’t attempt this while you’re driving, chopping vegetables, or operating heavy machinery.

If you can count to 3, you’ll soon be more stress free by practicing Meditate 1, 2, 3.

Here’s how it works: 

Simply, take a deep breath or two, then exhale slowly. Now you’re ready to begin. What I request you do now is put all your attention on yourself. That’s Step 1 of Meditate 1, 2, 3. Just notice what’s going on with you - your thoughts, your bodily sensations, or whatever internal process you’re focusing your attention on right now. This is pretty easy for a lot of people because that’s where their attention is normally focused – on themselves. You can direct your attention anywhere you choose, and I request that you now keep it on you, and then  make a mental note to associate this internal focusing with the number 1. 

Next, focus your attention on something outside of you. It could be another person, the clock on the wall, the sound of a car going by, or the aroma in the air. In short, any one thing going on outside of you. That’s Step 2 of Meditate 1, 2, 3. Think of it this way: you’re asking your attention to come out and play. And now that you’re focused on something outside of you, associate it with the number 2.

Finally, put your attention on everything at once – the universe so to speak. Focus your attention on that vast space known as infinity. You’re now no longer focused on you, or some thing in your immediate environment; you’re attention is on all that is. Once you’re able to focus your attention there, associate it with the number 3.

Now that you know how Meditate 1, 2, 3 works, let’s put it into practice. I’ll walk you through a short exercise that has you shift your attention from one number to the other. So let’s begin.

O.K., let’s get comfortable. I request you take in a nice, deep breath . . . and now exhale slowly. Just sigh it out. Let’s do that again. Take in a deep, pleasing breath, hold it for a second or two and just exhale slowly and feel any tension leaving your body with each breath you release.

Now it’s time to play with your attention. Attention is your friend and your guide to a calmer you. So let’s take advantage of attention’s gifts and use them to relax your mind and body and reap the rewards that shifting your attention brings.

Please take your attention inward and focus it on you. Notice what’s going on with you – in your head, in your body. Make yourself the center of attention. Sense what it feels like to have your attention solely on you. And once you can feel that attention, associate it with the number 1. Think of it as a cheer: “You’re number one.”

Now it’s time to shift your attention outside of you and focus it on something or someone else. Put your entire focus of attention on that person or thing that’s in you area of vision, and if your eyes are closed, simply imagine something or someone outside of yourself and give your gift of attention to it or them. And now that your attention is focused outside of you, associate it with the number 2.

And now we go behind door number 3, where it’s time to give all your attention to all that there is. Focus your attention on everything at once. You’re using your attention to its infinite capacity and putting it on infinity. And isn’t it amazing that you can shift your attention at will to all things that seemingly now are standing still. And now that your attention is everywhere, associate that sensation with the number 3.

So, now let’s get more practice at shifting your attention. Think of the number 1 and bring all of your attention to you. And now gently shift your attention to number 2 and focus on something outside of you. Next, give your attention to number 3 and give all your attention to more than the eye can see. 

And now you can pick up the pace. 

1. Put all your attention is on you.

2. Automatically move it outside of you. 

And number 3, as you can easily see, rhymes with and has you focus on infinity. 

And now let just do the numbers.

1 . . . 2 . . . 3.

Let’s go over the numbers again. 1 . . . 2 . . . 3.

And now, just notice how more calm you feel simply by shifting your gift of attention in, and out, and out of sight. 

You can do this mini meditation anytime, and just about anywhere, and you can do it for as long or as short as you choose.

Simply, shift your attention by the numbers - inside, outside, all around. See how easily you can go from one number to the other and sense what that number represents.

After a little bit of practice, you’ll plainly see that a calm state of mind comes to you when you play by the numbers with Meditate 1, 2, 3. 

Listen to this recording a few times until you get the gist of Meditate 1, 2, 3 and you’ll be able to calm your mind and body by the numbers on your own whenever and wherever you choose.

Here’s a quick review.

Bring the number 1 to mind and focus all your attention on you.

Then shift your attention to the number 2 and focus your attention on something outside of you.And then it’s time to think of the number 3 and focus your attention on infinity.

Go through the numbers as often as you choose during each Meditate 1, 2, 3 session and notice how calm and collected you feel after doing this quick and easy mini meditation.

Share this simple meditation method with friends and family so they can also see how effortless meditation can be. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

All the best,

John