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A Cherry On Top

John Morgan Season 4 Episode 413

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This week's Grasshopper Notes essay for the week of December 30th from John Morgan spotlights the benefits of gratitude.

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

A Cherry On Top

What makes life extra special for you? You know, the cherry on top? I’ll start.

  • Having family around. 
  • Hearing laughter in our home.
  • Seeing dogs hang their heads out car windows.
  • Children helping their mom or dad when shopping at the supermarket.
  • People hugging arriving passengers at the airport.

How about you? What little touches put the finishing touch on something already special?

If you can’t answer this question, you’re missing out on your life and all it has to offer. 

What to do?

Make a list of things you are grateful for: the things, if you didn’t have, would make life a little less enjoyable.

This isn’t a list of the things you once had, it’s a list of what you have now. Focus on those things and the joy they bring.

We can all easily make a list of what makes us sad. That’s the opposite of gratitude and won’t lift up our mood.

When sad thoughts come your way, let them have their say, and then focus on what adds to your day.

This little practice of shifting focus has its own brand of hocus-pocus and delivers cherries out of thin air, which give life that extra little flair.

All the best,

John

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