Grasshopper Notes Podcast

What If You're Wrong?

John Morgan Season 6 Episode 157

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Nobody likes being wrong. But what if you discover one of your most fervent beliefs is outdated but you're still holding on. This mini podcast is about inspecting your beliefs to see if they're past the expiration date.

  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

What If You're Wrong?

A question popped into my head last night, and I couldn't shake it.

What if everything you believe is wrong?

Now, I'm not talking about things like gravity. I'm talking about those beliefs you've carried around for years . . . the ones you're convinced are true.

The question made me stop and ask myself, How attached am I to what I believe?

So I made a list.

I wrote down five beliefs that felt carved in stone and ranked them from strongest to weakest.

Then another question showed up.

If I had to let one of these beliefs go, which one would I choose?

It's funny. The beliefs we defend the hardest are often the ones that weigh the most. 

We argue for them. We protect them. Sometimes we carry them around long after they've stopped serving us.

That's when I realized something.

Just because a belief has been with me for years doesn't mean it still belongs with me today.

Some beliefs have an expiration date. We just forget to check it.

So here's something you might try.

Write down your five strongest beliefs. Then look at them one by one and ask, Do I still know this is true . . . or have I simply believed it for a long time?

You may discover there's one or two you've already outgrown.

And once you let them go . . .

You'll be surprised how much lighter you feel.

All the best,

John