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December 2007
Q I read your book about the subconscious mind twice, and I am really impressed by the power that the subconscious mind can have in theory. I want to ask you, if I tell myself before sleep many times, "Day after day I feel more and more light, free, smiley and happy!" will I feel that way after some time? I could wait 2 or 3 months. But I want to know will it work if I do only that every night before falling asleep. Thank you very much.
A Your question is a good one.It was the "if only" part that I liked. I have often preached that even with a minimum of effort you can see results. This method of yours combines affirmations and the subconscious. Also that time just before sleep is a powerful time to be doing it. Will it work? Absolutely.
Q I have few questions related to visualization and seeding.
1) Is it necessary to allocate a fixed time slot for both these exercises? I am asking this because my sleeping schedules are not fixed. Sometimes, I go to bed at 22:30 and sometimes 2.00 and then wake up accordingly. But, whenever I sleep or wake up I do visualization for about 12-15 minutes.
2) Whenever I visualize, no matter how I restrict myself to the Ôprecise method', slowly I'm dragged to the Ôfree flow method'. So is this ok? Also, whenever I visualize it's like an audio-visual movie, and I m always a part of that movie, and can listen, speak, emote, feel the things, smell them, taste them; it's like my real life experience. And the pictures are always positive, though I do not frame them.
This means my visualization and seeding happens altogether for about 15-17 minutes daily, before I sleep and wake up. So, how do you rate this?
A Your "free flow" style is perfect. I'm glad to see that you experimented with a few styles to find the one that feels right for you. That is excellent. It shows me you have a feel for Mind Power. Well done.
Regarding when to do the exercises. You don't have to have a specific time each day. The most important criteria is that you do them each day, without missing, so you can build up momentum. Often when I teach I will suggest you pick a time to do them each day, but that is to act as a reminder. In your situation it is better to do them as you suggested. Again, well done!
Q Hello John Kehoe! I read your books with pleasure. I think I have a little belief in myself, but how to advance my self-belief? Thanks beforehand.
A To have a little belief in yourself is a start. You can easily build on this. A very good technique to do so is to create an acknowledging list for yourself and refer to it daily. Create a list of ten or fifteen aspects about yourself that are positive. It's a creative process and lots of fun. When you have your list, refer to it daily, reading it over and feeling positive about yourself. This creates a success vibration. Your self-image is something you create and maintain with your thoughts. You can take an active role in uplifting your self-image.
I'm amazed at how few people take advantage of this technique. It is very powerful to practice this technique for one month, and it always produces results for those who take the time.
Q Have only just made contact with your Web Site. I really enjoyed reading your book A Vision of Power and Glory.
I have a likely diagnosis of MSA linked to Parkinson's which of your books would help me most? Do you think Mind Power can be linked to helping my brain restore some of its damaged cells? I am particularly finding balance a challenge.
When will you be coming back to NZ?
A I'm not sure when I will be back in New Zealand, but I have done many tours there and love your country. Mind Power into the 21st Century is the classic and the book you should start with. There are also two excellent CDs, Healing Yourself and Health and Healing. We also have some excellent articles on this website.
When it comes to healing, nobody can promise you with one hundred percent certainty that it will always work every time; each circumstance is different. However, I can tell you that each year we receive news of thousands of people healing themselves using these techniques, so you have something very powerful to work with.
Q Hey there. I've been using Mind Power techniques for about a week now. Really loving it. My question refers to the relationship technique. I really like this one girl and have been using the visualization and seeding techniques. I basically keep seeding and visualizing the same thing every day. I visualize her phoning me and speaking to me. She has my number so yes it is possible for this thought to manifest. I am just curious as to whether this will actually work, as it is a decision she has to make, not me. So if I am seeding and visualizing this, will it affect her thoughts in order to manifest my wish?
A Rome was not built in a week, so while it is great that you have begun your practices, you need more time to see whether it is working or not. May I also advise that you broaden your visualization. Why does she have to call you? Why don't you call her? Maybe in your visualization you could see the two of you out on a date. After a few days of this, then call her and ask her out. Be proactive. Mind Power works best when it is followed by action. Don't just visualize and wait for it to happen. Be creative and act upon what you're visualizing.
Q I am very interested in your discussions of the ten virtues. I am at the moment going through a very unpleasant separation, and because we are in the process of splitting up assets, we need to have quite a bit of contact. I understand the toxicity that holding anger can create and how forgiveness can release that. My problem is that I feel I am being very unfairly treated and pressured into walking away with nothing. I feel my ex-partner is making me out to be a very horrible and selfish person, even though all my friends and family tell me that is the opposite of what I am. I guess my question is how do I forgive her when she continues to make out that I am so terrible and is currently in the process of trying to leave me with nothing. I realize she is also upset and hurt and I don't want to wait till this whole ordeal is over to let go of the bitterness and hurt that I feel. Do I have to accept that she is always going to think those things about me and stop trying to convince herotherwise?
A Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. It is not about releasing the other person from some obligation or making amends; it is about releasing yourself from anger and toxicity. It is you who benefit from the process. When you understand this it becomes easier, because it is simply the smartest move you can make. I say easier because when emotions are involved it is never easy, and a divorce is always a traumatic process. But think about it logically, would forgiveness help make this time easier for you? Would you sleep better at night? Would you be calmer, more at peace? Might it lessen the tension between you two? If that answer is yes, then do it. Once again let me emphasis the point: Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself.
Q I love this website! I can't get enough of reading it. In fact I ordered your Happiness book andMind Power Into the 21st Century. Love them as well. How can Mind Power work for alcohol addiction?I have tried everything including self-hypnosis (which is related to Mind Power, I believe).I struggle with not wanting to drink yet I'm driven to drink all the time. This is a 30-year struggle, so I know it won't go away overnight.Your thoughts please.
A I'm glad you have found this website and are enjoying my books. Both of the books you mentioned are life changing and produce results.
Having taught Mind Power for thirty years, I have seen such a diversity of results in how people use the system to obtain what they want and need from life. I'm pleased to say that the Mind Power system works well for addictions. I have had many success stories from addicts and alcoholics who practice Mind Power and kick the habit, so we know it works.
You are right, however, in saying it won't go away overnight. Most recovered addicts and alcoholics state that it is a day-by-day process. That is where groups such as AA can be of benefit. The key is to focus on the person you wish to become and the life you wish to live, and to make a commitment to achieving that. Try being alcohol free for a day, then a week, then a month. If you can do a month you can do two months, and if you can do two months you can do a year.
I believe you can do it because I have seen others do it, and I know the power of the human spirit and will. I am supporting you one hundred percent and know you can do it.
Q How powerful are the effects of Mind Power versus the effects of practicing the 'golden rule' (give and it shall be given to you)
A The two can and do work together. Both are powerful and both are important. There is no versus, or having to choose one over the other. Both impact one's life in a very noticeable way. Both produce positive results and should be practiced. While one could choose just one practice and gain benefits from just the one, why not do both?
Q I first read your book about Mind Power a few years ago. Since that time I have achieved several big goals practicing the method. However, I had some serious personal problems since then, and now I am experiencing difficulties achieving mycurrent goals.
Please suggest how to "goback" and start achieving my goals again. The problem is that when I start practicing the exercises again, I suddenly start feeling afraid that it won't work this time. I do not understand whathas happened, and how it happened.
A It is not uncommon to fall back into our old habits and beliefs after having success with Mind Power. I call this "coasting" and talk about it in the CD Setting Up a Mind Power Program. Coasting occurs when, after the initial success of using Mind Power and obtaining results, rather than continuing with the exercises we "coast" on our momentum and the results continue... for a while. Mind Power is a lifelong practice, like exercising or diet. If you stop working out and watching your diet and start eating lots of cake and junk food, guess what? Your body eventually shows the results. So too with Mind Power: when you stop doing the exercises faulty beliefs and negative thoughts come back.
The good news is that you know Mind Power works and you have had success in the past, so simply start again from the beginning. The thought that "it won't work this time" is only a negative thought. No more, no less. So treat it as a negative thought and dismiss it (see past topic September 1997) .
Your new life is awaiting you. Begin practicing again today.
