Little Children's Health Care Secrets
© T. Darlene Cheek
Is all that healthy radiance an example of mind over matter for little children? Where do they get all that energy? Just what is so funny all the time? I believe little children are in a constant state of self-hypnosis! If a child comes down with a cold that would knock a grown person out for days, they still find the energy to get up out of bed and play. They visualize how much more fun it is to get up and do something than to lie there in bed and feel bad. This image is so strong in their subconscious mind that their body begins to heal itself in order to carry out that vision.
Is this really possible? Psychology classes teach you that if you tell someone they look like they feel sick, soon after, they will. If you tell someone they look nice, they feel uplifted for the rest of the day. TV commercials do this to us all day long by saying that one certain brand is the best, or by showing images of the great life if you own a certain car or drink a particular beer. We believe what we see to a large degree. This is how self-hypnosis and guided imagery work.
When we are relaxed, our mind slows down. When we relax even more, the effect can be much more dramatic. A simple state of relaxation combined with our imagination can heal us in ways that we can't heal by taking a pill. To use self-hypnosis, simply sit somewhere comfortably, close your eyes, take three deep breaths, and relax. Allow the relaxation to flow all the way down through your body very slowly, visualizing each part of your body, all the way from the top of your head to the tips of your toes.
Imagine yourself now, in the most beautiful place in the universe. Daydream like a little child. Begin to feel the energy that surrounds you. See yourself when you are about seven years old, running and playing. Imagine that you are surrounded by small animals, flowers, lots of friends, simply having a wonderful time. You can feel the warmth of the sun on your skin and a cool breeze in your hair. Feel how absolutely healthy and full of life you are. Laugh out loud! See yourself rolling on the ground with the giggles. You know that life couldn't get any better.
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