Loosen The Grip Of The Future

The future Isn't here yet, but we often fear it. Find out how to lessen that fear 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. 

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? 

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Transcript

Loosen The Grip Of The Future

The Grasshopper once offered a fresh take on fear: “Reacting to ‘what ifs’ instead of what is.”

There’s plenty of fear circulating these days, but much of it stems from reacting to what isn’t happening rather than what is.

Fear is almost always future-focused. “What will happen if…?” becomes our default mindset. We mentally project ourselves into an imagined future, but we feel the fear now. That means even if our worst fears come true, we’ve already endured them multiple times in our minds.

While fear is natural, we can reduce its grip by anchoring ourselves in the present.

One simple way to do this is by paying attention to the moment. The modern day term is "mindfulness." Even during ordinary tasks like washing your hands, immerse yourself in the experience — the feel of the soap, the warmth of the water, the texture of the towel, the sound of the water going down the drain. The more you engage with the present, the less space fear has to grow.

Fear is a signal—one that prompts us to focus and take action. And often, the most powerful action we can take is to stay present.

There’s enough in life to keep us anxious indefinitely. But if you want to quiet the fearful dialog in your mind, pay closer attention to now, and you’ll reclaim your sense of calm by applying your mindfulness balm.

All the best,

John