More Presence

Here's a guess at what we all want: More of this and less of that. This mini podcast is a way to go about getting that.

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. 

Find the written versions of these podcasts on John's podcasting site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628038

"The Grasshopper" is 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? 

John uploads these podcasts on a regular basis. So check back often to hear these podcasts heard around the world. Who wants to be the next person to change? 

Make sure to order a copy of John's new book: WISDOM OF THE GRASSHOPPER – 21 Days to Creativity. These mini-meditations take you inside where all your creative resources live. And you'll come out not only refreshed but recommitted to creating your future. 

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Also, download John's FREE book INTER RUPTION: The Magic Key To Lasting Change. It's available at John's website  https://GrasshopperNotes.com

Transcript

More Presence

In a nutshell, here's what I want, and I believe you want it too.

More of this and less of that.

It seems that’s what we’re all looking for: more of something or less of something.

More health, less sickness

More wealth, less money worries

More joy, less sadness

More love, less hate

The list goes on and on.

But, there is one gift that covers all the bases: More Presence.

When you're present, you’re not focused on the concepts of more or less, you’re focused on what can’t be quantified but qualifies you for the peace that passes all understanding – The Present Moment.

The Present Moment is an experience that’s outside of our head. If you’re commenting on it, it’s already in the past. Presence is being in the moment without commentary. You’re in the flow of life when you're present.

When you're attempting to arrange your moments, you’re like the cruise director on The Titanic; you’re headed for disaster. Those moments will never be like what you painstakingly planned, so stop insisting on how it has to be and take advantage of the only thing you can count on – how it is.

Being part of the moment is being immersed in that moment. Take the time to let the moment wash over you rather than attempting to change the course of mighty rivers. 

The current is going in your direction when you go in the direction of the current. Each moment has its own current; be a part of it or struggle against it. Reminds me of the great advice left for us by the famous actor Jackie Gleason: "Be going out when the tide is going out and be coming in when it’s coming in. Anytime I did it differently, I paid the price.”

There will be plenty of time for planning in many of the moments where we’re not present, so don’t worry. There’s no risk of our attempts to control the universe going away any time soon. This is just a reminder to occasionally step away from the daunting task of reeling in reality and just be part of it.

Stepping away is the gift of awareness which leads us to presence where the clarity of mental silence leads us naturally to more of this and less of that.

Here's my hope: a lot more presence for you and me.

All the best,

John