Happiness from Within

For over a century the fields of Psychology and Psychiatry in the Western part of the world focused on the study of disease or that which creates human suffering and dissatisfaction with life. Thankfully, it has been almost two decades now of these fields shifting their focus to the study of what happiness, joy and inner peace areas, focusing on what we want to achieve will lead us to find more effective ways to achieve it.
Eastern Philosophers and professionals have looked at happiness and inner peace as an achievable creation that happens from within. And to be honest, I believe that too. I believe that in large, a reason for the epidemic levels of unhappiness, depression and anxiety in our society, is due to the focus on external gratification and external “cures”.
Am I sounding Buddhist? – Perhaps. Do I practice Buddhism? – No, but I see the wisdom in Eastern philosophies. Hypnotherapy is a modality that looks for answers INSIDE the person, not externally. If the person suffers from anxiety, for example, we look to find the thinking patterns (created inside) that may be causing the feelings associated with anxiety (outside). As the thoughts shift, so do the feelings and the symptoms.
As I further my Masters Degree Studies at the moment I find more and more research focusing on the power of shifting thoughts and feelings by quieting your mind and connecting with your inner wisdom. It is exciting to see scientific research in the West, focusing on this. Looking inside and working from within to create happiness, joy and inner peace has made sense to me for years.
What can we do to cultivate more of those wonderful feelings? We can quiet our mind every day and connect with our inner wisdom. This can be done through meditation, prayer or hypnosis. For all accounts they are all the same thing when you look at the brain activity. Nobel Prize winner research shows that only 12 minutes of mindful meditation can level blood pressure, even out heart rhythms and lower levels of anxiety and depression.
Your happiness is an inspiration, a gift to others, and a way out of suffering.
Starting this September, I will be hosting monthly group sessions focused on cultivating Happiness, Joy and Inner Peace. The work done will be based on the latest Scientific Research and proven techniques. As always, I am committed to practicing and teaching techniques for inner growth and development. Come Join me!
Location: 451 Daly Ave. Conference room, first floor.
When: Saturday September 17
Time: 10:00 to 12:00 am
Fee: 25.00
NOTE: YOU MUST PRE REGISTER TO ATTEND. Space is limited to 10 participants.