Staying Put

If you're staying put, you may be staying stuck. Find out the difference in this mini podcast.

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" 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

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Transcript

Staying Put

Staying Put is close to its sticky cousin: Staying Stuck which reminds me of a Grasshopper musing from long ago: “Arguing for your conditioning is arguing for your limitations; neither will move you forward.”

Our conditioning cannot be denied, nor can it be dismissed as a causative factor on how we act. We act in accordance with our conditioning . . . until we notice.

There is a HUGE appetite for defending our conditioning. As an example, look no further than religion. Many people have the same religion as their parents. The question that’s rarely asked is: “Did they ask your permission?” In most cases, you got your religious beliefs through conditioning by your early caregivers. You know someone's truly stuck when they argue vociferously that they have the one true religion.

Conditioning will have some people assert what has become my least favorite phrase: “That’s the way I am.” When you hear that phrase, you’re in the presence of someone who’s stuck. They may claim they want to evolve, but can’t, because they're so invested in defending their limitations.

When someone calls you on your shit, the conditioned response is normally twofold:

1. Get angry

2. Get defensive

Getting angry is understandable. No one likes to hear about their shortcomings, even if it’s warranted to point them out. Getting defensive is the more destructive of the two. It’s the glue that keeps us stuck. 

When we notice our conditioning, then we have a choice. We may choose to remain the same or we may choose to move forward. If you don’t notice, you have no choice; you’re a prisoner of your conditioning.

Call me Captain Obvious, but the best way to avoid moving forward is to stay stuck.

Here’s a challenge that takes a bit of courage: Notice your conditioned beliefs that aren't working for you and offer yourself this choice: Move Forward or Stay Put.

All the best,

John