Simplification Made Simple

There's a simpler way to streamline your desires to get the feelings you want. Find it 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

Simplification Made Simple

Life gets simpler when you simplify. Obvious? Sure. But true.

We often take the long, complicated way to what we want—maybe because we don’t know any better, we’re stubborn, or we just overthink things. 

The shortcut? Learn from people who’ve already got what you want. Their satisfaction quotient is usually higher; their lives less cluttered. Follow their lead—and do your version of it. That’s real simplification.

Trying to figure it all out all on your own can take a lifetime. That’s not noble—that’s stupid. The trail’s already been blazed. Walk it.

There’s a principle called Occam’s Razor: Its premise? the best solution is usually the simplest. Ignore the assumptions being sold to you and get sold on what’s already working.

A simpler life isn’t about having everything in place before you can be happy or satisfied. It’s about celebrating small wins and being grateful for what’s here now—things the striver often overlooks.

Here’s a trick: keep asking yourself, “What will that get you?” until you hit the real answer. For example, if you say, “I want a big house with acres of land,” you ask, “What will that get you?” You may answer, “The house I’ve wanted all my life.” Again, you ask, “What will that get you?” This back and forth can go on for a while until you drill down for a deeper answer that addresses what you really want. It’s usually some form of peace of mind or a feeling of more comfort in your own skin—not the car, the house, or the acres of land. So why not go straight for the feeling instead of stacking up conditions?

By all means, chase your dreams. Just don’t buy someone else’s version of peace and happiness. And if you find yourself always striving but never arriving, it may be time to take the shortcut—appreciating what you already have.

It’s a more peaceful life with a lot less strife.

All the best,

John