Grasshopper Notes Podcast
The Grasshopper Notes Podcast is hosted by John Morgan the man who has been billed as America’s Best Known Hypnotherapist.
John’s podcasts are a collection of guided meditations and bite-sized, mini podcasts which open you to new ways of thinking, communicating, and responding. You get a finer appreciation of how your mind works and how to use your internal resources to your best advantage.
See a video of John's background at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbCPd00ok0I
In short, John Morgan is a people helper. Explore this channel and see what he can help you discover.
Grasshopper Notes Podcast
What Was I Thinking?
It really wasn't your thinking that got you into that mess. Find out what it really was 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?
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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What Was I Thinking?
There’s a universal piece of body language that screams, “What was I thinking?”
You know it — both palms pressed to the sides of your head, usually accompanied by an exasperated, “Oh . . . my God!”
Here’s the thing: you can ask, “What was I thinking?” until the cows come home . . . and you’ll never get a satisfying answer.
Why?
Because you’re asking the wrong question. Your thinking had very little to do with the mess you ended up in.
If you really want to understand how you got here, it’s better to ask, “What actions did I take that led me to this point?”
When you walk it backwards — almost like reverse-engineering a recipe — you can spot exactly where things started to slide off the rails. And that becomes the blueprint for how to handle similar situations in the future.
One of my teachers had a great line for this:
“Words are the caboose on the choo-choo of life.”
Words follow actions. That’s just how the brain works.
So spending time obsessing over your thinking is truly a waste of time.
But investigating your actions? That delivers answers. Thinking just delivers more questions.
So the next time you have an OMG moment — and yes, there will be a next time — resist the urge to put on your “thinking cap.”
Instead, sketch out an action map. Something simple. Just the steps you took . . . and the steps you could take next time to avoid the same missteps.
Put your thinking on hold, and explore the actions that will lead you away from fool’s gold.
All the best,
John
