Soothing Self-Care

Soothing Self-Care

We are tempted to pretend that the wound inside of us doesn’t exist. The natural thing to do when we cut our finger, though, is to put a bandage on it, knowing that the pain will be soothed because we have taken positive action to promote healing. At Hypnosis...
Healing Inside the Box

Healing Inside the Box

The US military has a fragile relationship with the mental health industry. The conditions of employment are mentally debilitating, and loss of fortitude carries large costs – both operationally and institutionally. Thus the military invests both in instilling courage...
Healing without the Trauma

Healing without the Trauma

Healing from trauma is learning that you have a choice. At Hypnosis Rising, that choice starts in hypnosis with a deep and grateful connection to your body. It builds with giving yourself permission to be “the god(ess) of you.” And it is cemented by...
Saying ‘Yes’ to Life

Saying ‘Yes’ to Life

Throughout “Stop Missing Your Life,” author Cory Muscara weaves snapshots from his early, six-month meditation retreat in Burma. Seeking guidance through physical and emotional discomfort, often Cory was offered this wisdom: “Be more present.” That forced him to...
Refuge of Love

Refuge of Love

Sensitive people have a special kind of self-awareness. Others can abuse that – until we learn to love ourselves! Transcript When my father was teaching me how to program, he would sneak into the office and sneeze loudly. My reaction might be familiar to anyone...