A Story of Success

It is always fascinating to see how life provides coincidences or patterns that all come together. After writing the post on five ways to have a successful hypnosis session and mentioning the idea of waiting tables, there have been a few coincidences that come to mind.

So this is a post about coincidence, or actually how the idea of waiting tables for a living has coming into my consciousness. No, I am not planning to change careers in that direction, but I thought I would share a story about a client whom used my hypnocoaching practice to help her be more successful. Now don't be judgemental. If you are going to be a professional anything, you really should give it your all, and you might be surprised at what doors open for you.

This client came in completely unhappy. She felt like she was trapped in a box and couldn't muster the strength to knock off the lid. She was young and had wanted to go to college, but that did not seem so possible (bad grades, no money, etc.). She had thought about switching from the fast food service to waiting tables. However, she was very shy and had something akin to stage fright about getting out from behind the counter. She feared people would really take notice of her and that terrified her. However, she felt the money would be better.

So, we did a few things. We used hypnosis to help improve her self-esteem, deal with the phobias involved, and did some research. This included waitress training before she even went into the restaurant environment. Resources like Vat19.com's The Perfect Server gave her a chance to understand the nuances about being successful in such a business endeavor. This DVD includes things like reading your customer's body language and being aware of your own, how to prep your table, and all those things that make people's eating experience exemplary. WE even practiced.

Then it was time for her to find a job, which she did without too much trouble, actually working for a non-chain restaurant locally. Other than having the usual first day jitters, she found she really liked working with customers and her tips have been phenomenal. She is also enrolled now at a community college.

She is celebrating with a bottle of wine (in the world's largest wine glass), but that's not bad for being on top of the world, out of the box.

A New Earth

A friend called me recently and asked if I was familiar with Eckhart Tolle's new book A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Oprah's Book Club, Selection 61). I was not, but this is the latest in Oprah's Book Club. After listening to my friend's thoughts, I decided to look into it a little more. I have yet to read it, but have signed up for the web class on the Oprah web site. Basically, it starts on March 3 at 9 pm (EST) and runs for 10 weeks. It is an interesting opportunity to work with the author who will be on-line to answer questions and help guide the viewer through the book experience. Pretty amazing and it is free (you cannot beat that).

Here is the question - there are reading groups being formed for this. There is one being established in the Knoxville area already and it seems to have a lot of interest. However, if you are interested in joining one that is smaller, I might consider doing on at the office in Maryville. Either comment here or email me at lsking@n-tranced.com if you are interested.

To do the internet course, visit the Oprah registration page. You will need to have a copy of the book and have it read by the first class. Also, to participate, you will also need to download software (free).

Awareness of Negative Actions

Did you have a chance to read my post from January 30, the one entitled Looking for the Truth - All This Negativity? If not, you should - that we we can continue on with this post. Or if you did read it and then wonder what would be next, you shall now find out.

Did you answer "yes" to any of the questions? Then read on. If you answered "no" to them all, you get the smile award for helping keep the world a more positive place, so go enjoy the rest of the day. But, to return to those who answered "yes." No worries. If you can honestly answer the questions then you now have the awareness that you are adding negativity into the world. Perhaps you do not care or it does not concern you and if that is the case, well then, carry on and know that when the negative energy or thrill dies down, we will still be here and there is always opportunity for new beginnings. Your time. Your place.

But if you did say "yes" and now understand that you have added negativity, and do not wish to continue on that path and chose a more positive road, know that you have taken the first step. Awareness is everything. Now you can take responsibility for your actions and begin healing. With this new awareness, you can tweak your actions and begin the process of not indulging in those negative responses.

And yes, I do know this is easier said than done. We are human and sometimes the lower consciousness of our humanity takes over and we do things we might not condone inwardly. But by knowing we do, we can strive for something better. With this said, there are a million ways to add positive elements into your life - hence the huge world of self-improvement. Explore it. Try meditation. Try hypnosis. Try massage. Try Yoga. Try exercise in general. Try changing your diet. These are all just small steps inside that may create a larger footprint of success.